App4SHM vs TimeTake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
App4SHM
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App4SHM is a smartphone application for structural health monitoring (SHM) of bridges or other civil structures to assess their condition after a catastrophic event or when required by authorities and stakeholders. The application interrogates the phoneβs internal accelerometer to measure structural accelerations and applies artificial intelligence techniques to detect damage in almost real time. App4SHM resulted from academic research developed at LusΓ³fona University, in particular the Civil Research Group and the Department of Computer Engineering and Information Systems.
TimeTake
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Time your lectures, talks, presentations, meetings, and more with TimeTake. Do you find yourself looking for a clock in your auditorium or conference hall while lecturing? Or maybe you have trouble forgetting the time in meetings? Either way, TimeTake is a simple app to help you keep track of time. Stay on track during lectures, speeches, meetings, talks, and presentations β the simple timer is designed for teachers, lecturers, coaches, and public speakers. Never run over time again! When using the app, your phone won't automatically shut down or enter sleep mode. This makes it ideal for keeping on the desk or near your computer during extended use, for example, while lecturing. This makes it perfect for placing on a table or next to your computer for longer periods, for example, while lecturing. Key Features: β Simple functionality, simple interface. β Easy to Use: Intuitive interface designed for a fast setup. β Keeps track of time, nothing else. β Perfect for classrooms, workshops, seminars, or online talks. β Made for teachers, lecturers, speakers, and communication professionals. β No in-app purchases or subscriptions. Why TimeTake? Whether youβre teaching a class, giving a conference talk, or leading a workshop, staying on time is key. TimeTake helps you manage your presentation smoothly so you can focus on your message β not the clock on the wall. Get started today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeTake at every 2 days against App4SHM's every 4 months. App4SHM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
App4SHM ships an update every 4 months, TimeTake every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | App4SHM | TimeTake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COFAC | Ludvig Valdemar Soerensen |
In-app purchases
App4SHM
No in-app purchases
TimeTake
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do App4SHM or TimeTake have ads?
Which is updated more often, App4SHM or TimeTake?
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