# ShiftFlow vs PoolStack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoolStack at none against ShiftFlow's 13. PoolStack also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). ShiftFlow's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PoolStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShiftFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, PoolStack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftFlow | PoolStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixnbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930234929) | [Pooly LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786407503) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008)

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, Smart shift scheduling and availability management, One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF), Job code and earnings tracking, Time off management, Team chat and messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Single User Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Welcome Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 Users Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 Users Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Personal Single User Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Up to 15 Users Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 Users Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Team Annual Mid Trial Offer | $199.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 5 Users Yearly | $250.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 🔒 Secure with GPS and selfie check-in
- 💰 Helpful for payroll and invoicing
- 🤝 Enhances team collaboration and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after trial period
- 🐛 Occasional login and account issues
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. scheduling)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after extended use
- Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

**Requested features**

- Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
- Mileage tracking functionality
- Improved group management and sharing


### PoolStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poolstack-service-and-builds/id6786407501)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftFlow free?

ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PoolStack free?

PoolStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ShiftFlow or PoolStack have ads?

Neither ShiftFlow nor PoolStack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftFlow or PoolStack?

ShiftFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and PoolStack every 9 days. Most recently, ShiftFlow was updated on October 25, 2026 and PoolStack on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
