Comparison

FireRoster vs ShiftHead

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

Head to head
About

FireRoster

Manage your work schedule, submit requests, and receive real-time updates from your mobile device. This app simplifies shift trades, leave requests, and keeps you connected, eliminating the need for manual tracking.

Highlights
  • View schedules anywhere
  • Submit leave requests
  • Submit shift trades
  • Real-time updates
  • Notifications
  • Designed for fire departments
Features
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FireRoster Mobile is designed for line-level users to easily check schedules, look ahead, submit leave and time-off requests, and stay connected through notifications — all from your mobile device. Built by firefighters, for firefighters, FireRoster Mobile puts schedules, trades, leave requests, and overtime right in your pocket — without the spreadsheets, texts, or whiteboard chaos. - View your schedule anywhere - Submit leave & shift trades on the go - Real-time updates & notifications - Designed specifically for fire departments Your roster doesn’t stop when you leave the station — now neither do you.

About

ShiftHead

Manage your firefighting shifts, swaps, and station finances with this specialized app. Features smart alarms, calendar sync, and crew voting for inventory. Designed for the unique needs of firefighters.

Highlights
  • Shift swap board
  • Smart alarm profiles
  • Shift calendar sync
  • Kitty management
  • Customizable shift rotations
  • Role-based access
Features
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Description ShiftHead is built for firefighters and fire departments — the tools you use on duty, plus a little competition for bragging rights (and the occasional prize). HOSPITAL GUIDE Find hospitals fast. See capabilities, EMS tips, and what your crew needs when you’re transporting. Check in when you’re on site — climb the boards, unlock badges, and earn points toward department drawings and giveaways. LANDING ZONES Air-rescue pads and approaches in one place. Navigate to the right entrance, keep staging notes current, and check in when you’re there so the map stays useful for the next crew — and so you can earn Scout credit and points along the way. EARN WHILE YOU WORK Use the app the way you already do — hospital visits, Landing Zone stops, daily check-ins, referrals — and pick up points, badges, and leaderboard bragging rights. When your department or sponsors run giveaways, those points can count toward raffle entries. No casino. Just show up and play fair. SHIFT SWAPS Post coverage needs, browse what’s open, and match by date, rank, and certs — without living in the group chat. SMART ALARMS & CALENDAR On Coming, Off Going, and Days Off profiles that follow your rotation. See duty days, Kelly days, and overtime in one calendar. STATION TOOLS Kitty tracking, department admin, and more — built for how the fire service actually runs. ShiftHead is used by departments like Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and growing nationwide. Questions? Hey@ShiftHeadApp.com

Screenshots

ShiftHead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftHead at every 3 days against FireRoster's every 4 weeks. FireRoster's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FireRoster against 5.0 for ShiftHead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FireRoster ships an update every 4 weeks, ShiftHead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FireRoster versus ShiftHead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireRosterShiftHead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBattalion 3 Technologies, LLCCASEY COCHRAN

Customer experience

FireRoster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ShiftHead

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

In-app purchases

None

FireRoster

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftHead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireRoster free?
FireRoster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftHead free?
ShiftHead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FireRoster or ShiftHead?
FireRoster and ShiftHead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FireRoster or ShiftHead have ads?
Neither FireRoster nor ShiftHead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireRoster or ShiftHead?
FireRoster ships an update every 4 weeks, and ShiftHead every 3 days. Most recently, FireRoster was updated on October 12, 2026 and ShiftHead on October 18, 2026.

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