# Slate Educational Scheduling vs shiftscreen 4X

The clearest difference is price: Slate Educational Scheduling at Free against shiftscreen 4X's $7.99. Slate Educational Scheduling also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 18%). shiftscreen 4X's advantage is ratings volume (158 vs 5) and rating (2.2 vs 2.0). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Slate Educational Scheduling is free to download; shiftscreen 4X costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

shiftscreen 4X holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: shiftscreen 4X has 158 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Slate Educational Scheduling's written reviews are positive against 18% of shiftscreen 4X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slate Educational Scheduling | shiftscreen 4X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-educational-scheduling/id1573005377/reviews) | **[2.2 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftscreen-4x/id1573652748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **158** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 123 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Penmac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121004147) | [Yannik Schrade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498683179) |

## What reviewers say

### Slate Educational Scheduling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-educational-scheduling/id1573005377)

This app streamlines the process of managing classroom absences and substitute teacher assignments for school districts. It provides real-time staffing information and detailed reports.

**Highlights:** Enter absences quickly, Accept substitute assignments, Real-time staffing information, Robust reporting, Streamlined communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### shiftscreen 4X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftscreen-4x/id1573652748)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a second monitor for your computer. Enhance productivity by extending your workspace, utilizing built-in tools like a web browser and PDF viewer, and enjoying fullscreen external display support.

**Highlights:** External monitor support via cable or AirPlay, Fullscreen external display, Integrated web browser, PDF viewer, calculator, Mouse and trackpad support, 60 fps external display, Customizable keyboard shortcuts, Rotate and configure monitor display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fills the entire external screen
- 🔒 Customizable appearance
- 👍 Useful for web browsing and basic tasks
- 🚀 Smooth performance for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and unstable
- 👎 Limited app support, can't use native iPad apps
- 👎 Slow browser performance, issues with video playback
- 👎 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 👎 Overpriced for the limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor/trackpad issues and freezing
- Crashes and app instability
- Compatibility problems with certain monitors
- Inability to play videos in full screen

**Requested features**

- Better Microsoft Office integration
- Support for more apps and web services
- Improved mouse/trackpad support and controls
- Ability to resize and arrange windows
- Faster browser with extensions and bookmarks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slate Educational Scheduling free?

Slate Educational Scheduling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is shiftscreen 4X free?

shiftscreen 4X costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slate Educational Scheduling or shiftscreen 4X?

shiftscreen 4X is rated higher. Slate Educational Scheduling averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while shiftscreen 4X averages 2.2 from 158 ratings.

### Do Slate Educational Scheduling or shiftscreen 4X have ads?

Neither Slate Educational Scheduling nor shiftscreen 4X shows ads.

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