Comparison

Manitoba Hydro vs ShiftLinkApp

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

Head to head
About

Manitoba Hydro

Manage your electricity and natural gas accounts conveniently from anywhere. View outages, submit meter readings, access billing information, and update account details. Receive real-time notifications and manage service requests.

Highlights
  • View and report outages
  • Submit meter readings
  • Access billing and account information
  • Update personal details
  • Compare energy usage
  • Manage service requests
  • Request payment arrangements
Features
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Download the Manitoba Hydro app today and save time! With the app you can manage all your Manitoba Hydro electricity and natural gas accounts anytime and anywhere. With the app you can: • View outages on the outage map. • Report outages and receive outage alerts for your home, business or cottage. • Submit meter readings. • View your monthly energy bill and access relevant account information. • Update your account information including your mailing address, account name, phone numbers and email addresses. • View monthly usage and compare it to your previous year’s usage. • Get real-time notifications and reminders about your account and service via email, text, push notification or automated phone call. • Request to start, stop or transfer your service. • Request payment arrangements and sign up for billing plans such as the Equal Payment Plan and the Pre-authorized Payment Plan. • Report a streetlight outage.

About

ShiftLinkApp

This app connects frontline teams with real-time shift opportunities, simplifying scheduling for both staff and organizations. It offers custom responses, AI-powered tools, and rapid alerts for emergency situations, aiming to improve work-life balance and ensure full staffing.

Highlights
  • Real-time shift notifications
  • Customizable shift responses
  • AI-powered scheduling
  • Emergency situation alerts
  • Broadcast messaging
  • Multi-employer support
Features
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ShiftLink connects frontline teams with shift opportunities in real time—making scheduling fast, easy, and equitable. Join thousands of professionals who’ve simplified their work-life balance while helping their organizations stay fully staffed. Key Features: • Real Time Shift Notifications • Custom Responses like Partial Shifts • AI-Powered Scheduling Tools with Calendar View • Rapid Alert for Emergency Situations • Broadcast Messaging to All Staff • Multi-Employer & Multi-Location Support • Purpose-Built for Healthcare & Social Services Free for all staff members. Download ShiftLink today and take control of your schedule. What's New in Version 4.0 • Performance improvements: Faster startup and smoother navigation • Stability: Advanced error handling and fewer disruptions • Design: Fresh new interface, dark mode, and accessibility enhancements • Notifications: Smarter push alerts, full history with search and filters • Security: Stronger encryption, biometric authentication, and auto-updates • Fixes: Time zone accuracy, improved shift workflows, and bug resolutions Why ShiftLink? • Save up to 75% of the time usually spent calling staff • Over 40,000 users across healthcare teams and organizations • Over 300 million shift notifications sent • Designed with real-world feedback from frontline healthcare leaders Use Cases: • Hospitals & Clinics • Unionized Healthcare Environments • High-Skilled Labour Scheduling (specialized roles, regulated staff) • Government-Funded Shelters & Social Services • Environmental Services Teams • Nursing & Medical Staff Coordination About ShiftLink For 8 years and counting, ShiftLink has been helping healthcare organizations take the pain out of scheduling. Built by people who know the challenges firsthand, ShiftLink goes beyond automation. It delivers a smarter, fairer, and more transparent way to manage shifts. The results speak for themselves: organizations save time, staff feel supported and empowered, and patient care stays consistent. Download ShiftLinkApp today and see how smarter scheduling makes all the difference.

Screenshots

Manitoba Hydro4 screens
ShiftLinkApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Manitoba Hydro at 4.7 against ShiftLinkApp's 4.3. Manitoba Hydro also leads on ratings volume (226 vs 6) and review sentiment (30% vs 20%). 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

Manitoba Hydro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manitoba Hydro has 226 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Manitoba Hydro's written reviews are positive against 20% of ShiftLinkApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manitoba Hydro ships an update every 3 months, ShiftLinkApp every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Manitoba Hydro versus ShiftLinkApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManitoba HydroShiftLinkApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (226 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings226 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Energy Systems LLCShiftLink Inc.

Customer experience

Manitoba Hydro

All ratings226 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative59.6%

ShiftLinkApp

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Manitoba Hydro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on login, especially on iPad with iOS 17.x
  • Login screen freezes indefinitely
  • Face ID and fingerprint authentication not working
  • Unable to enter dates for meter readings
  • App closes when printing or forwarding bills
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  • Meter reading submissions not received by Hydro
  • Incorrect meter readings displayed
  • Payment information not reflecting immediately
  • Notifications difficult to delete
  • App loses password and biometric settings
  • Forced updates breaking app functionality
  • Geographic access restrictions (e.g., vacation mode)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Power outage reporting and confirmation functionality
  • Email notifications for meter readings and outages
  • Multiple notification deletion at once
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Payment history and detailed billing records
Show 5 more
  • In-app payment processing
  • Meter relocation request feature
  • Improved virtual assistant
  • Feedback/contact form within the app
  • Better support for apartment dwellers without account credentials

ShiftLinkApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Manitoba Hydro

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftLinkApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manitoba Hydro free?
Manitoba Hydro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftLinkApp free?
ShiftLinkApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manitoba Hydro or ShiftLinkApp?
Manitoba Hydro is rated higher. Manitoba Hydro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while ShiftLinkApp averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Manitoba Hydro or ShiftLinkApp have ads?
Neither Manitoba Hydro nor ShiftLinkApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manitoba Hydro or ShiftLinkApp?
Manitoba Hydro ships an update every 3 months, and ShiftLinkApp every 2 months. Most recently, Manitoba Hydro was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShiftLinkApp on September 21, 2026.

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