# IAFF Foundation Pro vs Rescue Shift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IAFF Foundation Pro at 46% against Rescue Shift's 0%. IAFF Foundation Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Rescue Shift's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IAFF Foundation Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Rescue Shift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IAFF Foundation Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IAFF Foundation Pro has 5.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of IAFF Foundation Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rescue Shift's.

IAFF Foundation Pro ships an update every 5 months, Rescue Shift monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IAFF Foundation Pro | Rescue Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaff-foundation-pro-calendar/id412401290/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-shift/id6745313356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pro-Calendar](https://appshunter.io/developer/406461032) | [Eduardo Verde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811743464) |

## What reviewers say

### IAFF Foundation Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaff-foundation-pro-calendar/id412401290)

This app helps firefighters manage their complex work schedules and track important job-related information. It offers custom color-coded shift scheduling, accrual tracking for time off, and incident logging for exposures.

**Highlights:** Custom color-coded shift schedules, Track real-time balance accruals, Log medical, fire, and hazmat incidents, Set recurring appointments with alarms, Automatic accrual rate adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12-Month Subscription (auto) | $6.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| 12 month test | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great calendar app
- 📅 Helpful for shift tracking
- 🗓️ Customizable schedule setup
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔁 Repeated requests to renew subscription
- 🔒 Poor customer support and communication

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Subscription issues and lost data
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Calendar entries not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit events easily
- Sync across multiple devices
- Better vacation/leave tracking
- Improved user interface and aesthetics


### Rescue Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-shift/id6745313356)

This app helps firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs manage their complex rotating work schedules. It displays your entire work calendar, tracks overtime and training, and allows you to share your schedule with family.

**Highlights:** Custom rotation scheduling, Overtime and training tracking, Retirement countdown, Family schedule sharing, First responder focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium RescueShift | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IAFF Foundation Pro free?

IAFF Foundation Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rescue Shift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IAFF Foundation Pro or Rescue Shift?

IAFF Foundation Pro is rated higher. IAFF Foundation Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Rescue Shift averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IAFF Foundation Pro or Rescue Shift have ads?

Rescue Shift shows ads; IAFF Foundation Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, IAFF Foundation Pro or Rescue Shift?

IAFF Foundation Pro ships an update every 5 months, and Rescue Shift monthly. Most recently, IAFF Foundation Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rescue Shift on October 15, 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.*