WikEM vs Shift Admin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WikEM
This app provides a continuously updated wiki and database of emergency medicine knowledge for physicians. Access key information offline for rapid reference during daily practice. An in-app subscription unlocks advanced AI-powered questions, favorites, and history features.
- Emergency medicine knowledge database
- Continuously updated content
- Offline access
- AI-powered questions (subscription)
- Favorites and history (subscription)
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WikEM is an online wiki and database of emergency medicine knowledge to assist physicians with their daily practice. The content is continuously updated from WikEM.org allowing for rapid reference of key information. The content is available offline with this mobile application. WikEM is intended for clinicians only and not directly for patients. In app subscription purchases: *The in-app purchase unlocks unlimited natural language questions using our AI and also favorites and history features • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable WikEM terms of use: wikem.org/wiki/WikEM:Terms_of_Use
Shift Admin
Manage your clinical schedule and shifts on the go. Easily view your calendar, request shift pickups, submit trades, and track offers. The app allows for clocking in/out, submitting custom hours, and communicating with colleagues.
- View schedule on main calendar
- Request shift pick-ups and trades
- Track current shift offers
- Review daily schedules for all providers
- View shift stats and data
- Submit custom hours
- Clock-in/Clock-out
- Communicate with users via email/text
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With the Shift Admin app, we are putting the power of our world-class, award-winning software into the palm of your hand. Our new app features a fast-paced, user-friendly design that perfectly compliments the fast-paced and ever-changing lifestyle of today’s clinicians. With this app, you can... Quickly and easily view your schedule on the main calendar screen Request shift pick-ups, submit trades and keep track of your current shift offers Review specific days to view which shifts you have scheduled for that day, as well shifts for other scheduled providers Review at-a-glance shift stats and other data Submit custom hours Clock-in/Clock-out directly from the app Communicate with other users via email and text Additional features of the main Shift Admin desktop platform will soon be added to future versions of the app. Until then, leverage the market’s #1 healthcare provider scheduling platform with more ease on your mobile device today. It’s about time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WikEM at 4.8 against Shift Admin's 3.3. WikEM also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 71). Shift Admin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WikEM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shift Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.
WikEM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikEM has 4.7K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of WikEM's written reviews are positive against 36% of Shift Admin's.
WikEM ships an update every 5 days, Shift Admin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WikEM | Shift Admin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.7K ratings) — better | 3.3 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 71 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OpenEM Foundation | QGenda, LLC |
Customer experience
WikEM
Shift Admin
Bugs and requests
WikEM
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Broken hyperlinks and charts
- Search function not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode support
- Ability to save favorites and customize the app
- Improved search functionality
- Regular content updates
Shift Admin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WikEM
- WikEM AI Search$1.991 Month
- Premium Features$4.991 Year
- Personal Notes$0.99
- Favorites and Lists$5.99
- History and Favorites$9.99
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- WikEM Russian Content$29.99
- WikEM Italian Content$29.99
- WikEM Polish Content$29.99
- WikEM Hindi Content$29.99
- WikEM Turkish Content$29.99
Shift Admin
No in-app purchases






