# Fire Shift Calendar vs FireSync EMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireSync EMS at 100% against Fire Shift Calendar's 0%. FireSync EMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Fire Shift Calendar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire Shift Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FireSync EMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

FireSync EMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fire Shift Calendar has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fire Shift Calendar's written reviews are positive against 100% of FireSync EMS's.

Fire Shift Calendar ships an update fortnightly, FireSync EMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fire Shift Calendar | FireSync EMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-shift-calendar/id1559443433/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-ems/id6451155877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 219 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ayodeji Shoola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559443435) | [ForceReadiness.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/412513833) |

## What reviewers say

### Fire Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-shift-calendar/id1559443433)

This app simplifies complex work schedules for shift workers. It offers custom shift patterns, automatic time tracking for benefits and overtime, and cross-device synchronization. Designed for professionals in emergency services, healthcare, and other industries with non-traditional hours.

**Highlights:** Custom shift pattern creation, Repeating rotation application, Color-coded shifts, Vacation, sick, and overtime tracking, Automatic accrual calculations, Cross-device synchronization, Calendar integration

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| All Access | $39.99 | per year |


### FireSync EMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-ems/id6451155877)

This application provides essential tools and information for fire departments and EMS personnel. It includes medical calculators, a message board, and a portal for agencies to publish policies, training, and directories.

**Highlights:** Medical calculators (BSA, Stroke, GCS), Message board, Publish policies and procedures, Department directories, Training and education calendars, Hospital destination info

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fire Shift Calendar free?

Fire Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FireSync EMS free?

FireSync EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fire Shift Calendar or FireSync EMS?

FireSync EMS is rated higher. Fire Shift Calendar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while FireSync EMS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fire Shift Calendar or FireSync EMS have ads?

Fire Shift Calendar shows ads; FireSync EMS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fire Shift Calendar or FireSync EMS?

Fire Shift Calendar ships an update fortnightly, and FireSync EMS every 3 months. Most recently, Fire Shift Calendar was updated on June 3, 2026 and FireSync EMS on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*