Comparison

Motion vs Shift

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

Head to head
About

Motion

This AI-powered assistant intelligently plans your day, schedules meetings, and manages projects, helping busy professionals and teams get work done faster with fewer interruptions. It automates task reorganization and meeting coordination, freeing up valuable time.

Highlights
  • Automated daily planning
  • Smart to-do notifications
  • Team collaboration
  • One-click meeting scheduling
  • Siri task integration
  • Document and note management
Features
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Use AI to get work done 2x faster with 90% less check-ins, emails and messages, meetings, status updates. Ranked #1 fastest-growing product by Amplitude's Product Report. Motion uses automation and AI to intelligently plan your day, schedule meetings, and manage projects. Used by 1M+ busy professionals and teams to: - Automatically plan your day - See smart notifications for to-do items - Collaborate with your team - Schedule meetings in 1-click - Add tasks using Siri - Create and manage docs and notes With Motion, your AI executive assistant, you no longer have to: - Manually reorganize tasks and meetings - Keep track of fragmented calendars - Spend time coordinating meetings Motion has the most accurate algorithm in the world to plan your perfect day. Motion is best used on a computer; this mobile app is a companion to our web/desktop app and is not a standalone app. Certain settings can only be adjusted on the web/desktop version. We do not encourage users without a computer to download this mobile app. Use of the Motion app requires a Motion subscription. Motion offers both monthly and annual subscriptions which can be canceled online anytime. Start your 7-day free trial today! Questions or issues? Contact our support team at https://help.usemotion.com/. We’d love to help. Love the app? Leave a review! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shift

Manage your co-warehousing membership, book resources, and access building facilities. Connect with other entrepreneurs and small businesses within the community. Receive important notifications and manage your account details seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Resource booking
  • 24/7 building access
  • Member directory
  • Account management
  • Event participation
  • Package notifications
Features
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Shift offers space for making, storing, and shipping. Our app helps our co-warehousing members manage their warehouses and workspaces, gain access to resources and assistance, and connects them to a community of other entrepreneurs and small businesses. Key Features: - Resource Booking: Reserve spaces like meeting rooms, phone booths, and other community spaces. - Member Support: Access assistance whenever needed. - Building Access Control: Simplified entry with 24/7 door access for seamless building entry. - Helpful Guides: Information on the move-in process, Wi-Fi connectivity, and more. - Notifications: Receive alerts on package arrivals, visitor notifications, and other important updates. - Member Directory: Foster connections within the community of entrepreneurs and small businesses. - Account Management: Manage billing, view invoices, and handle account details with ease. - Events: Explore and participate in upcoming community events. Designed specifically for Shift members, this app enhances your co-warehousing experience, making it more flexible, secure, and easy. Download now to take full advantage of your Shift membership.

Screenshots

Motion4 screens
Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shift at 5.0 against Motion's 4.1. Shift also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Motion's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). On price 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. Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motion ships an update weekly, Shift every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Motion versus Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexusBird, IncColoHQ, LLC

Customer experience

Motion

All ratings1,853 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews807 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.4%

Shift

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Motion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Mobile app crashes frequently
  • Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
  • Tasks not rescheduling properly
  • Inability to view full task details on mobile

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved mobile app with full functionality
  • Ability to edit tasks on mobile
  • Push notifications for upcoming tasks
  • Monthly/weekly calendar view in mobile app
  • Better integration with other calendars and task managers

Shift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Motion

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$44.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$294.991 Year
None

Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion free?
Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motion or Shift?
Shift is rated higher. Motion averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Shift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Motion or Shift have ads?
Motion shows ads; Shift does not.
Which is updated more often, Motion or Shift?
Motion ships an update weekly, and Shift every 6 months. Most recently, Motion was updated on September 29, 2026 and Shift on September 6, 2026.

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