shiftNOW vs Ghost Kitchens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
shiftNOW
This app connects hospitality businesses with a network of vetted workers, offering flexible job opportunities. Businesses can post various roles and manage hiring efficiently, while workers gain access to competitive pay and instant payouts.
- Post one-time, part-time, or full-time opportunities
- Access a network of vetted hospitality professionals
- Manage workforce needs from mobile
- Save time and money on hiring
- Flexible work opportunities
- Competitive earning opportunities
- Instant payout process
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shiftNOW connects hospitality professionals and businesses through work opportunities. Through shiftNOW’s mobile app, businesses can post one-time, part-time, or full-time opportunities across several role types and select applicants from our network of vetted workers. The shiftNOW app offers businesses the opportunity to: Easily manage their workforce needs from their phone Access a network of vetted hospitality professionals across FOH, BOH, event, and managerial positions Save time and money on the recruiting and hiring process Workers on the shiftNOW app benefit from: Flexible work opportunities across more than 40 role types Competitive earning opportunities with reputable hospitality brands Instant payout and a streamlined, efficient payout process Whether you’re looking for hospitality workers or you’re seeking opportunities in the hospitality industry, shiftNOW can help. Download the app to get started! Role Types Available on shiftNOW Front of House Barista Bartender (wine and beer) Bartender (wine, beer, liquor) Brand Ambassador Cashier Concierge FOH Support Host/Hostess Pastry Cook/Baker Server Server Assistant Events Event Captain Event Cook Event Crew Event Server Food Station Attendant Back of House Barback Busser BOH Support Concessions Cook Dishwasher Fry Cook Grillmaster Housekeeper Janitorial Line Cook Prep Cook Runner Steward General Labor General Warehouse Maintenance Merchandising Managerial Positions Catering Supervisor Director of Food and Beverage Executive Chef General Manager / Manager / Assistant Manager Restaurant Manager / Assistant Restaurant Manager shiftNOW is currently available in the following cities: Atlanta, GA Beaufort, SC Bluffton, SC Charleston, SC Columbia, SC Greenville, SC Hilton Head, SC Memphis, TN Myrtle Beach, SC Nashville, TN Savannah, GA
Ghost Kitchens
Discover chef-prepared meals for delivery or pick-up through an intuitive mobile application. This service brings culinary excellence and convenience directly to your fingertips, aiming to elevate your dining experience.
- Discover chef-prepared dishes
- Order for delivery
- Order for pick-up
- Intuitive app interface
- Culinary excellence
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Welcome to Ghost Kitchens – Your gateway to a world of culinary excellence and convenience. Discover a delicious selection of professional chef-prepared dishes, available for delivery or pick-up with our intuitive app. Ghost Kitchens brings satisfaction to your fingertips. Elevate your dining experience today by downloading the Ghost Kitchens app!
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Verdict
shiftNOW and Ghost Kitchens both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ghost Kitchens's written reviews are positive against 42% of shiftNOW's. shiftNOW's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (483 vs 6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for shiftNOW against 4.7 for Ghost Kitchens. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: shiftNOW has 483 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of shiftNOW's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ghost Kitchens's.
shiftNOW ships an update every 9 days, Ghost Kitchens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | shiftNOW | Ghost Kitchens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (483 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 483 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShiftNOW | Ghost Kitchens, LLC |
Customer experience
shiftNOW
Ghost Kitchens
Bugs and requests
shiftNOW
Reported bugs
7 issues- Next button non-functional on profile setup screen
- Wallet setup screen button not responding
- Profile video upload repeatedly rejected despite meeting requirements
- App crashes during profile creation
- Pending shift status not updating after shifts are filled
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- Shift conflicts appearing simultaneously with accepted shifts
- Payment delays despite promised next-day payout
Requested features
7 requests- Show service areas before requiring full profile completion
- Direct messaging between shifters and employers
- Real-time shift status updates (filled/cancelled)
- Confirmation system when employers select workers
- Ability for employers to modify shift requirements without cancelling
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- Clearer communication about service availability by region
- More flexible profile video acceptance criteria
Ghost Kitchens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
shiftNOW
No in-app purchases
Ghost Kitchens
No in-app purchases
