ActiveCollab vs RotaNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActiveCollab
This tool helps organize and manage projects by breaking them into tasks, setting deadlines, and assigning responsibilities. It facilitates team communication and collaboration, allowing users to track progress and receive real-time updates.
- Project organization into tasks
- Task assignment and deadlines
- File uploading and sharing
- Team communication and collaboration
- Real-time notifications
- Multiple project views (Kanban, List, Gantt)
- Time tracking and reporting
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ActiveCollab is THE project management tool that helps you complete your projects within budget and deadline. ORGANIZE & MANAGE • Split your projects into tasks • Set up start and due dates for each task • Assign tasks to the right people • Upload files COMMUNICATE & COLLABORATE • Track a task's progress through comments • Mention team members • Put endless email chains behind you! PLAN & STAY UPDATED • Get a personal to-do list of upcoming assignments • Get real-time notifications • Stay updated on the go But that's not all. Our desktop app offers many more features: • Three project views: Kanban, List, Gantt • Task dependencies and auto rescheduling • Upload files or attach them from G-Drive or Dropbox • Time tracking on tasks and projects • Personal and team timesheet • Workload management • Availability records • Advanced reporting • Invoicing and integration with Quickbooks and Xero Collaborate with your team and clients or use ActiveCollab for personal organisation. Keep the essentials in your pocket, and stay in the loop wherever you are!
RotaNest
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RotaNest helps shift workers organise their work and personal life in one place. • View and manage your work rota • AI-powered shift insights and planning • Sync schedules with your partner • Track availability and annual leave • Stay on top of appointments and events • Simple, fast and secure Whether you work rotating shifts, nights or irregular hours, RotaNest helps you stay organised and make the most of your time. Privacy Policy: https://rota-manager-15.emergent.host/api/site/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ActiveCollab at none against RotaNest's 2. RotaNest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RotaNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ActiveCollab asks for nothing beyond the download.
ActiveCollab ships an update every 3 weeks, RotaNest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActiveCollab | RotaNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A51 DOO | Matthew Benson-Davison |
In-app purchases
ActiveCollab
No in-app purchases
RotaNest
- RotaNest Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- RotaNest Plus Yearly$39.991 Year
