Comparison

Indigo Mobile vs ShifthandleNext

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Indigo Mobile

Manage your work life on the go with this attendance tracker and leave management app. Apply for leave, approve requests, clock in/out, and view your schedule from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Apply for leave
  • Approve leave requests
  • Clock in and out
  • View shift calendar
  • Location capture for clock-ins
  • Offline clocking
  • View leave history
Features
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Book leave, approve requests, clock in and out, or check your work schedule, anytime, anywhere, with Indigo Mobile. An attendance tracker and leave management app, it works seamlessly with the Indigo Leave and Attendance modules, giving you the flexibility to manage your work life from your smartphone. Leave - Apply for leave: Choose your dates from the app calendar and select the type of leave you need. - View leave history: See upcoming leave days, pending requests, and past leave periods at a glance. - See who’s on leave: Check when your colleagues are away. - Track leave balances: Stay informed about your remaining leave. - Cancel leave requests: Withdraw pending or approved requests easily. - Approve leave requests: Review and process team leave requests on the go. Attendance - Shift calendar: Keep organised with your shift schedule. - Clock in and out: Record your work hours quickly and accurately. - Location capture: GPS tracking ensures clock-ins and clock-outs are secure. - Multiple profiles: Manage different roles by creating multiple profiles. - Configurable functionality: Admins can enable options like manual clockings and edits. - Offline clocking: Clock in even without reception—your data syncs when you reconnect. Documents - View last payslips and FS3 from the home screen widget - Access all payslips, FS3s and Corporate Documents from "Documents" under the "More" menu - View, download and share payslips and FS3s - View, download and share corporate documents - Easily generate a PDF with the number of payslips and FS3s needed thanks to a new "Bank Pack" feature Other - Security: All clocking records are securely uploaded to Indigo Leave and Attendance. - Real-time integration: Works seamlessly with Indigo Payroll and Time & Attendance. - Browser integration: Fully connected with Indigo’s web version. - Accessibility support: Includes text zoom and features for diverse needs. And more! Stay tuned for updates that make your work life easier—with the Indigo Mobile App.

About

ShifthandleNext

Features
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The ShiftHandle App transforms your device into a portable time-tracking tool, allowing employees to easily clock in and out of assigned jobs from anywhere. As part of the ShiftHandle platform, the iOS app enables reliable time logging for remote locations and off-site work environments, ensuring accurate attendance tracking beyond the workplace. The app allows users to punch in and out with ease. Each entry is securely recorded with the device’s geo-location and a photo capture for verification. Employees can also view their complete punch history, whether recorded through the app, other connected devices, or the web platform.

Screenshots

Indigo Mobile4 screens
ShifthandleNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShifthandleNext at fortnightly against Indigo Mobile's every 6 weeks. ShifthandleNext also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indigo Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, ShifthandleNext fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Indigo Mobile versus ShifthandleNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndigo MobileShifthandleNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShireburn Software LtdPrettyNeat

In-app purchases

None

Indigo Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ShifthandleNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indigo Mobile free?
Indigo Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShifthandleNext free?
ShifthandleNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Indigo Mobile or ShifthandleNext have ads?
Neither Indigo Mobile nor ShifthandleNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Indigo Mobile or ShifthandleNext?
Indigo Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShifthandleNext fortnightly. Most recently, Indigo Mobile was updated on September 9, 2026 and ShifthandleNext on September 2, 2026.

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