Comparison

Okappy vs shiftNOW

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

Head to head
About

Okappy

This app helps businesses manage jobs, schedule employees, and track subcontractors. It simplifies daily operations by digitizing job sheets, enabling instant invoicing, and facilitating communication with teams and clients. Ideal for companies of all sizes, it streamlines workflows and reduces administrative tasks.

Highlights
  • Job management and scheduling
  • Employee and subcontractor tracking
  • Digital job sheets
  • Instant invoicing
  • Photo and signature capture
  • Real-time communication
  • Cloud backups
Features
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IDEAL FOR COMPANIES WITH 5-250 EMPLOYEES AND/OR SUBCONTRACTORS The best job management and scheduling app for plumbing, drainage and electrical contractors, facilities managers, councils or any company with employees and/or subcontractors working at different locations. Manage your business on the go from your iPad, iPhone and desktop computer with secure backups to the cloud. “Okappy works fantastically for our business! It has not only reduced paperwork, but also saved us a great amount of time. I would definitely recommend it!” Tasnima, RPS Drainage "Okappy is so simple and flexible. It just improves our quality of life." Jackie, Maclin Pumps "It's making my work 10X easier. Bang, click, I can see who was there and what got done. It's ideal for me. Brilliant." Lee, B.E.C. Perimeter Security "It’s very easy on the app to fill in the details, take pictures and get customer signature. It saves us a lot of time and we have better control over what's going on." Zac, Kingswood Cooling “It’s brilliant! We can use it with all our franchisees to manage all our jobs.” Thomas, Hot off the press “Mark adds my jobs, I do them and can raise an invoice back to him straight away.” Anthony, Convert Water Okappy Monitor is a simple way to view and update your work. It is ideal for plumbing, drainage and electrical contractors with 10 or more engineers who want to get rid of paper job sheets and especially for those companies with employees and/or subcontractors working at different locations. Either way, Okappy can save you time, money and simplify your processes. The mobile app provides access to the Okappy network, an innovative communications platform which re-thinks how you manage your day-to-day work. It applies social networking technology to a real business need – the need to communicate and collaborate with employees, multiple subcontractors, sites or clients. Download the app today and start building your network. Connect your employees, customers and subcontractors to start saving time, reduce duplication and minimise costs. Your customers can create jobs, forward them to you and, unlike other job management solutions, you can allocate jobs to your own engineers as well as your subcontractors. No more waiting for paper job sheets, no more copying information from one application to another and no more missed or disputed invoices. With Okappy's iPhone and iPad Monitor app, you can view and update jobs assigned to you, see the location of your colleagues and communicate via instant messages. You can add signatures, attach pictures, videos, documents and get directions to your next job. Okappy Monitor comes with 10 jobs included for free and allows you to purchase additional job bundles directly within the app. You can access your Jobs dashboard on the web, where you can take advantage of more features such as enhanced searches, reporting, invoicing and much more. All job features: - Add jobs - Tailored job sheets - Raise invoices instantly (web only) - List or calendar view - Add photos, videos, documents - Add signatures - Checksheets - View previous jobs for a customer or site - Access as Standard or Admin user Radar - View the location of your colleagues - Create and view alerts when someone enters and/or leaves an area Messaging - Send messages from your desktop to your phone or tablet (and vice versa) Invoicing (web only) - Manage your invoices - Raise miscellaneous invoices - Take payment via Okappy (additional charges apply) - Export your invoices to Sage, Xero, Kashflow and other leading accounting packages Reporting (web only) - Generate reports by customer, employee or subcontractor - View jobs or invoices over time - Export to Excel - Monitor outstanding invoices More - Create reminders - View your customer database

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Okappy4 screens
shiftNOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Okappy at 100% against shiftNOW's 42%. Okappy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). shiftNOW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (483 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Okappy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. shiftNOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Okappy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: shiftNOW has 483 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Okappy's written reviews are positive against 42% of shiftNOW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Okappy ships an update every 3 weeks, shiftNOW every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Okappy versus shiftNOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOkappyshiftNOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (483 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1483 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutoAlert LimitedShiftNOW

Customer experience

Okappy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

shiftNOW

All ratings483 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Okappy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Okappy

One-time3
  • Jobs bundle 10$14.99
  • Jobs bundle 100$129.99
  • Jobs bundle 1000$999.99
None

shiftNOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Okappy free?
Okappy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is shiftNOW free?
shiftNOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Okappy or shiftNOW?
Okappy is rated higher. Okappy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while shiftNOW averages 4.6 from 483 ratings.
Do Okappy or shiftNOW have ads?
Neither Okappy nor shiftNOW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Okappy or shiftNOW?
Okappy ships an update every 3 weeks, and shiftNOW every 9 days. Most recently, Okappy was updated on September 24, 2026 and shiftNOW on October 15, 2026.

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