# QuiTimer vs Shift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift at none against QuiTimer's 6. Shift also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). QuiTimer's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 33%) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for QuiTimer against 5.0 for Shift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuiTimer has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of QuiTimer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Shift's.

QuiTimer ships an update monthly, Shift every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuiTimer | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | — |
| Rating | [4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitimer/id1594048827/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift/id6793012075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryosuke Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560811877) | [CROP, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812834579) |

## What reviewers say

### QuiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quitimer/id1594048827)

This app helps you quit bad habits and embrace a simpler life. Track your progress in quitting smoking, drinking, or other vices. Share your achievements with friends for added motivation and accountability.

**Highlights:** Quit habit management, Progress tracking, Share achievements, Motivation through social sharing, Support for a stoic lifestyle

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250円分の決意 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 610円分の決意 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1220円分の決意 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2440円分の決意 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5140円分の決意 | $41.99 | one-time |
| 10000円分の決意 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift/id6793012075)

This app delivers motivational quotes throughout your day, tailored to your needs. It learns from your interactions to personalize the messages and can send them via notifications or widgets. Explore a curated collection of impactful words from notable figures.

**Highlights:** Personalized quote selection, Customizable notifications, Home and lock screen widgets, Curated quotes from notable figures, Shareable quote images, Daily attendance tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuiTimer free?

QuiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shift free?

Pricing for Shift is not currently listed on the App Store.

### Which has better reviews, QuiTimer or Shift?

Shift is rated higher. QuiTimer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Shift averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QuiTimer or Shift have ads?

Both QuiTimer and Shift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuiTimer or Shift?

QuiTimer ships an update monthly, and Shift every 5 days. Most recently, QuiTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shift on October 7, 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.*