Comparison

CheddrSuite vs ShiftMate

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

Head to head
About

CheddrSuite

This app simplifies employee scheduling and communication for restaurant staff and managers. It allows for easy shift management, time-off requests, and real-time sales and labor tracking. Employees can view their schedules, request trades, and communicate with colleagues.

Highlights
  • Manage employee schedules
  • Time-off and shift trade requests
  • Real-time sales and labor tracking
  • In-app messaging and announcements
  • Shift notifications via email/text
  • View team schedules
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The CheddrSuite employee scheduling app makes it easy to manage schedules and communicate with co-workers on the go. With CheddrSuite, managers can edit work schedules and communicate with and engage staff, and track real-time sales and labor data. The employee app empowers your team to take time-off requests, shift trading, and communication into their own hands on their own time. The CheddrSuite app is free for all restaurant employees to use as part of your CheddrSuite subscription. Features for restaurant managers: - Manage the schedule with time-off and shifts automatically added. - Notify staff of their shifts automatically via email, text, or in-app messaging. - Approve or deny shift trades. - Approve or deny time-off requests. - Chat with staff or create team-wide announcements. - Track real-time sales and labor to make smart decisions to reduce labor cost. Features for restaurant employees: - View all of your shifts. - See who you are working with for upcoming shifts. - Request shift trades. - Request time off. - Chat with your co-workers. The CheddrSuite team is focused on making employee scheduling easier for managers in the restaurant industry, and making employees happier in the workplace. See what CheddrSuite can do for you today!

About

ShiftMate

This application simplifies shift management for businesses by streamlining shift assignments, tracking employee availability, and providing real-time updates. It allows teams to easily manage their schedules, accept or swap shifts, and sync with their calendars.

Highlights
  • Easy shift assignment and notifications
  • Employee shift acceptance/rejection/swaps
  • Availability and conflict tracking
  • Google Calendar synchronization
  • Real-time updates and approvals
Features
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ShiftMate is the ultimate shift management tool for businesses, making scheduling effortless and keeping teams organized. Whether you're managing a small team or a large workforce, ShiftMate helps streamline shift assignments, availability tracking, and real-time updates—all in one powerful app. Key Features: 1. Easy Shift Management – Assign shifts with ease and notify employees instantly. 2. Employee Shift Control – Team members can accept, reject, or request swaps for shifts. 3. Conflict-Free Scheduling – Employees can add their availability and conflicts, so managers always know who’s free. 4. Google Calendar Sync – Keep everyone on the same page with automatic shift syncing to Google Calendar. 5. Real-Time Updates – Instant notifications for shift changes and approvals. Take the stress out of scheduling and empower your team with ShiftMate today! Download now and simplify your shift management!

Screenshots

CheddrSuite4 screens
ShiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShiftMate at 5.0 against CheddrSuite's 3.1. CheddrSuite's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShiftMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CheddrSuite has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheddrSuite ships an update every 2 weeks, ShiftMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CheddrSuite versus ShiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheddrSuiteShiftMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRD Solutions, Inc.Nathaniel Kemme Nash

Customer experience

CheddrSuite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

ShiftMate

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

In-app purchases

None

CheddrSuite

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheddrSuite free?
CheddrSuite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftMate free?
ShiftMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CheddrSuite or ShiftMate?
ShiftMate is rated higher. CheddrSuite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ShiftMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CheddrSuite or ShiftMate have ads?
Neither CheddrSuite nor ShiftMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheddrSuite or ShiftMate?
CheddrSuite ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShiftMate fortnightly. Most recently, CheddrSuite was updated on August 13, 2026 and ShiftMate on June 20, 2026.

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