Comparison

GetFieldforce vs shiftNOW

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

Head to head
About

GetFieldforce

Streamline deployment and operations with a consolidated platform for planning, real-time collaboration, and end-to-end analytics. Gain full visibility into supplier and project performance across thousands of locations.

Highlights
  • Deployment planning and location acceptance
  • Digitized data input on a consolidated platform
  • Real-time collaboration for stakeholders
  • Centralized command post for project activities
  • End-to-end process digitization
  • Project, asset, and location analytics
Features
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GetFieldforce enables digital transformation of your deployment & operations. Plan - Fieldforce helps you plan all deployment activities — from location identification to location acceptance. By digitizing every single data input on a consolidated platform, you get full visibility over supplier performance and project performance. Suppliers also get free access to your Fieldforce projects. Manage - Fieldforce creates a central command post for all project activities and everyone involved. With everyone leveraging the Fieldforce platform, all stakeholders can collaborate in real-time. Management has full visibility over all activities happening across thousands of locations. Analyze - Fieldforce digitizes your end-to-end deployment and operations process. Consistent data across all your projects, assets, and locations enables you to run analytics that wouldn’t be possible with any other system.

About

shiftNOW

This app connects hospitality businesses with a network of vetted workers, offering flexible job opportunities. Businesses can post various roles and manage hiring efficiently, while workers gain access to competitive pay and instant payouts.

Highlights
  • Post one-time, part-time, or full-time opportunities
  • Access a network of vetted hospitality professionals
  • Manage workforce needs from mobile
  • Save time and money on hiring
  • Flexible work opportunities
  • Competitive earning opportunities
  • Instant payout process
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shiftNOW connects hospitality professionals and businesses through work opportunities. Through shiftNOW’s mobile app, businesses can post one-time, part-time, or full-time opportunities across several role types and select applicants from our network of vetted workers. The shiftNOW app offers businesses the opportunity to: Easily manage their workforce needs from their phone Access a network of vetted hospitality professionals across FOH, BOH, event, and managerial positions Save time and money on the recruiting and hiring process Workers on the shiftNOW app benefit from: Flexible work opportunities across more than 40 role types Competitive earning opportunities with reputable hospitality brands Instant payout and a streamlined, efficient payout process Whether you’re looking for hospitality workers or you’re seeking opportunities in the hospitality industry, shiftNOW can help. Download the app to get started! Role Types Available on shiftNOW Front of House Barista Bartender (wine and beer) Bartender (wine, beer, liquor) Brand Ambassador Cashier Concierge FOH Support Host/Hostess Pastry Cook/Baker Server Server Assistant Events Event Captain Event Cook Event Crew Event Server Food Station Attendant Back of House Barback Busser BOH Support Concessions Cook Dishwasher Fry Cook Grillmaster Housekeeper Janitorial Line Cook Prep Cook Runner Steward General Labor General Warehouse Maintenance Merchandising Managerial Positions Catering Supervisor Director of Food and Beverage Executive Chef General Manager / Manager / Assistant Manager Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager shiftNOW is currently available in the following cities: Atlanta, GA Beaufort, SC Bluffton, SC Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greenville, SC Hilton Head, SC Memphis, TN Myrtle Beach, SC Nashville, TN Savannah, GA

Screenshots

GetFieldforce4 screens
shiftNOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GetFieldforce at 5.0 against shiftNOW's 4.6. GetFieldforce also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). shiftNOW's advantage is ratings volume (483 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GetFieldforce holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: shiftNOW has 483 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GetFieldforce ships an update every 2 weeks, shiftNOW every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GetFieldforce versus shiftNOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetFieldforceshiftNOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (483 ratings)
Positive reviews—42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1483 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFieldforce Inc.ShiftNOW

Customer experience

GetFieldforce

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

shiftNOW

All ratings483 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

GetFieldforce

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

shiftNOW

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Next button non-functional on profile setup screen
  • Wallet setup screen button not responding
  • Profile video upload repeatedly rejected despite meeting requirements
  • App crashes during profile creation
  • Pending shift status not updating after shifts are filled
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  • Shift conflicts appearing simultaneously with accepted shifts
  • Payment delays despite promised next-day payout

Requested features

7 requests
  • Show service areas before requiring full profile completion
  • Direct messaging between shifters and employers
  • Real-time shift status updates (filled/cancelled)
  • Confirmation system when employers select workers
  • Ability for employers to modify shift requirements without cancelling
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  • Clearer communication about service availability by region
  • More flexible profile video acceptance criteria

In-app purchases

None

GetFieldforce

No in-app purchases

None

shiftNOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GetFieldforce free?
GetFieldforce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is shiftNOW free?
shiftNOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GetFieldforce or shiftNOW?
GetFieldforce is rated higher. GetFieldforce averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while shiftNOW averages 4.6 from 483 ratings.
Do GetFieldforce or shiftNOW have ads?
Neither GetFieldforce nor shiftNOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GetFieldforce or shiftNOW?
GetFieldforce ships an update every 2 weeks, and shiftNOW every 9 days. Most recently, GetFieldforce was updated on September 28, 2026 and shiftNOW on October 9, 2026.

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