Comparison

App4SHM vs TimeTake

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

Head to head
About

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 phone’s 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.

About

TimeTake

Features
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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 – 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: – Simple functionality, simple interface. – Easy to Use: Intuitive interface designed for a fast setup. – Keeps track of time, nothing else. – Perfect for classrooms, workshops, seminars, or online talks. – Made for teachers, lecturers, speakers, and communication professionals. – No in-app purchases or subscriptions. Why TimeTake? Whether you’re 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 – not the clock on the wall. Get started today!

Screenshots

App4SHM4 screens
TimeTake4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
App4SHM versus TimeTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp4SHMTimeTake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOFACLudvig Valdemar Soerensen

In-app purchases

None

App4SHM

No in-app purchases

None

TimeTake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is App4SHM free?
App4SHM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeTake free?
TimeTake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do App4SHM or TimeTake have ads?
Neither App4SHM nor TimeTake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App4SHM or TimeTake?
App4SHM ships an update every 4 months, and TimeTake every 2 days. Most recently, App4SHM was updated on October 27, 2026 and TimeTake on October 28, 2026.

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