Comparison

Camelo vs TimeWise Shift Manager

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

Head to head
About

Camelo

This app simplifies team management for shift work. It allows managers to create schedules, manage requests, and communicate with staff. Employees receive instant notifications, can manage their availability, and swap shifts.

Highlights
  • Create and publish staff schedules
  • Manage shift swaps and availability
  • Real-time team communication
  • Track leave and time-off requests
  • Clock in/out and record timesheets
  • Instant notifications for updates
Features
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Camelo Employee Scheduling App: Shift Work Made Easier. Camelo is a better way to schedule, connect, and manage your team. Anywhere. Anytime. On any device. Every tool you need to manage shift work is in one app, ensuring the smoothness of your business operations and workplace communication. HOW MANAGERS CAN USE CAMELO: - Create, edit, and publish staff schedules - Schedule staff and find replacements based on availability, skills, and roles - See who’s working, where they're working, and what they’re working on - Let employees select open shifts and swap shifts for more flexibility - Manage all leave and time off requests - Communicate with the team in real-time: send and receive announcements, messages, work information - Save labor records and stay compliant - Record, approve, and export timesheets for accurate payroll HOW STAFF CAN USE CAMELO: - Receive instant notifications on new work schedules, updates, tasks, and information - Receive reminders on all upcoming shifts and tasks - Access and view work schedules from anywhere - Clock in and clock out from any device - Add and update availability - Select open shifts and swap shifts with coworkers - Submit leave and time-off requests via the app - Chat with coworkers in real-time in 1-on-1 or group chats WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT CAMELO "Finally, we don't have to be drowned in endless piles of paper schedules anymore. My team members are notified whenever there are changes in the schedule. No one misses their shifts anymore." "All of my staff's shifts, tasks, and time-off requests are in one place—my phone. Managing my staff has become easier with just a few swipes and touches on the screen." "My staff can now update their availability, claim shifts, and swap shifts quickly. Rostering is no longer a burden to me." Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TimeWise Shift Manager

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TimeWise Shift Manager is the all-in-one scheduling solution built for small businesses and independent operators who need a smarter way to manage their team. Whether you're running a restaurant, retail shop, or service business, TimeWise gives managers the tools to build schedules, track coverage, and stay on top of staffing — and gives employees a clear view of their shifts and availability. POWERFUL SCHEDULING TOOLS • Create and manage shifts with role assignments, start/end times, and recurring schedules • View your entire team's week at a glance on the interactive schedule grid • Add events that affect your schedule and see how they impact shift coverage automatically COVERAGE MANAGEMENT MADE EASY • Instantly see which shifts need coverage and assign available staff with a tap • Employees can request coverage and pick up open shifts directly from the app • Smart availability filters show only eligible staff when assigning coverage REAL-TIME DASHBOARD • See who's scheduled today, who's on shift now, and what still needs attention • Monitor pending approvals, coverage requests, and weekly staffing at a glance • Quick actions let managers add staff, shifts, and events without leaving the dashboard STAFF MANAGEMENT • Maintain a complete roster with contact info, roles, and availability • Set weekly availability per employee so scheduling conflicts are caught before they happen • View individual staff profiles with shift history and upcoming assignments FOR EMPLOYEES • See your upcoming shifts, hours this week and month, and coverage requests • Set your weekly availability so managers always know when you're free • Pick up open shifts and request coverage — right from your phone BUILT FOR REAL BUSINESSES TimeWise Shift Manager is designed for teams of all sizes. Whether you have 5 employees or 50, the intuitive interface makes scheduling fast and frustration-free. Your data is securely stored and synced in real time, so managers and staff are always working from the same information. TERMS OF USE Please see our terms of use here: https://timewise-mobile.com/terms

Screenshots

Camelo4 screens
TimeWise Shift Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camelo at none against TimeWise Shift Manager's 3. Camelo also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. TimeWise Shift Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Camelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camelo ships an update every 6 days, TimeWise Shift Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Camelo versus TimeWise Shift Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameloTimeWise Shift Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (206 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamelo LLCBryan Gibson

In-app purchases

None

Camelo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeWise Shift Manager

Subscriptions3
  • TimeWise Starter$9.991 Month
  • TimeWise Growth$19.991 Month
  • TimeWise Pro$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Camelo free?
Camelo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeWise Shift Manager free?
TimeWise Shift Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camelo or TimeWise Shift Manager have ads?
Neither Camelo nor TimeWise Shift Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camelo or TimeWise Shift Manager?
Camelo ships an update every 6 days, and TimeWise Shift Manager weekly. Most recently, Camelo was updated on September 26, 2026 and TimeWise Shift Manager on September 15, 2026.

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