# Motion vs Shift

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.

Both are free to download. Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Motion ships an update weekly, Shift every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-spaces-for-doing/id6479313170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NexusBird, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482672969) | [ColoHQ, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735514875) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Annual | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly efficient task scheduling
- 🔒 Robust calendar integration
- 👍 Intuitive desktop experience
- 👍 Helpful for users with ADHD
- 👍 Improves productivity and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy mobile app
- 🔍 Limited mobile app functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-spaces-for-doing/id6479313170)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 October 19, 2026 and Shift on October 8, 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.*