Comparison

eSecure 2.0 vs Shiftlab

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

Head to head
About

eSecure 2.0

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. View live video feeds and receive alerts for important events. Automate scenes for convenience and energy savings.

Highlights
  • Arm/disarm security system
  • Control Z-Wave devices (lights, locks, thermostats)
  • View live and recorded video
  • Create automated scenes
  • Manage user codes
  • Receive event alerts
Features
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The Protection 1 eSecure 2.0™ Remote Interactive Services app gives you real-time control of your Protection 1® security system from anywhere. You can remotely control your security system, Z-Wave® enabled devices (e.g., lights, lock and thermostats) and view live, streaming video of your home and business wherever you are. Requirement: Compatible Protection 1® security system with a subscription to eSecure 2.0™ Remote Interactive Services. Please call 1.866.792.2422 for additional information. Feature Highlights: • Arm or disarm your security system • Turn lights off or on • Adjust thermostat temperature • Unlock or lock doors • View live video and recorded clips from your Protection 1 eSecure 2.0™ cameras • Wi-Fi® signal strength indicators for Protection 1 eSecure 2.0™ cameras • Create and control automated scenes for convenience and energy savings • Create users and manage their security system user codes • Language support for: Latin American Spanish, French Canadian, Brazilian Portuguese • Receive email and text alerts about selected events in your home or business, such as extreme temperature changes, motion detected in restricted areas, movement of valuable items, and more. • Language support for: Latin American Spanish, French Canadian, Brazilian Portuguese

About

Shiftlab

This application helps retail teams manage schedules and stay synchronized. It offers real-time access to work schedules, shift overviews, and facilitates time-off requests. The goal is to streamline team management and improve efficiency for retail employees.

Highlights
  • Real-time schedule access
  • Shift overview
  • Team collaboration (upcoming)
  • Easy time-off requests (upcoming)
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Shiftlab puts the power of your workforce intelligence platform in your pocket. Built specifically for retailers, Shiftlab helps operations leaders and frontline teams work smarter, wherever the day takes them. SMARTER SCHEDULING, POWERED BY AI Stop building schedules by hand. Shiftlab's AI engine automatically optimizes shifts based on store traffic patterns, labor rules, team availability, and sales targets. Publish schedules faster, reduce overtime, and always have the right people on the floor at the right time. TIME & ATTENDANCE, SIMPLIFIED Managers and associates can clock in and out directly from the app. Track hours in real time, manage timesheets, approve time-off requests, and stay on top of attendance across every location - with full visibility from anywhere. TEAM CHAT & COMMUNICATIONS Keep your whole organization connected with built-in messaging. Send direct messages, group chats, or company-wide announcements - no need for a separate app. Share updates, coordinate shift swaps, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. REAL-TIME STORE & LABOR KPIs Know exactly how your stores are performing, right now. Monitor live sales activity, labor costs, productivity metrics, and key performance indicators across your entire retail footprint. Spot issues before they become problems and make faster, data-driven decisions. BUILT FOR RETAIL Shiftlab is built for the unique demands of retail. Every feature is designed around the workflows, compliance needs, and performance metrics that matter most to your business. One app. Every tool your team needs to schedule smarter, work better, and perform at their best.

Screenshots

eSecure 2.04 screens
Shiftlab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eSecure 2.0 at 4.6 against Shiftlab's 1.3. eSecure 2.0 also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 22). Shiftlab's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

eSecure 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSecure 2.0 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of eSecure 2.0's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shiftlab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSecure 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, Shiftlab fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
eSecure 2.0 versus Shiftlab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSecure 2.0Shiftlab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better1.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtection OneShiftlab, Inc.

Customer experience

eSecure 2.0

All ratings7,618 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative61.9%

Shiftlab

All ratings21 ratings
Positive4.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative90.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

eSecure 2.0

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to arm/disarm system
  • Sensor and camera issues
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow clearing alarm history from app
  • Improve scheduling options
  • Update app for latest iPhone models

Shiftlab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

eSecure 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Shiftlab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSecure 2.0 free?
eSecure 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiftlab free?
Shiftlab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eSecure 2.0 or Shiftlab?
eSecure 2.0 is rated higher. eSecure 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Shiftlab averages 1.3 from 22 ratings.
Do eSecure 2.0 or Shiftlab have ads?
Neither eSecure 2.0 nor Shiftlab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSecure 2.0 or Shiftlab?
eSecure 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shiftlab fortnightly. Most recently, eSecure 2.0 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Shiftlab on October 13, 2026.

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