Shifto vs BCNU Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shifto
Easily plan your shift work schedule and coordinate with friends. Share your availability with others and customize your calendar to fit your unique shifts. Enjoy your time off with a clear overview of your schedule.
- Shift work scheduling
- Friend and group coordination
- Shareable schedules
- Customizable shift types
- At-a-glance calendar view
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Planning your life as a shift worker can feel impossible, Shifto is here to help. SOCIAL We want you to enjoy your time off! Add your friends and make custom groups, so that Shifto can tell you the next times that you and your bestie (or group of besties) are free together to hang out. SHAREABLE Got friends and family who want to see your schedule, but don't have Shifto? No worries! Using shareable links, they can have a copy of your schedule that is always up to date. FLEXIBLE Enter as many different types of shift as you have and customise the appearance how you want. You can add as many shifts as you need on a single day. SIMPLE Our elegant calendar allows you to get on top of your schedule at a glance. The use of Shifto is outlined in our Terms of Service, which can be found at https://shifto.app/terms.
BCNU Connect
This app provides union members with real-time updates on union and bargaining news, educational resources, and access to collective agreements. It facilitates communication with elected officials and allows members to share feedback through surveys.
- Real-time union and bargaining updates
- Educational modules on rights and bargaining
- Surveys and quick polls for feedback
- Contact information for elected officials
- Access to collective agreements
- Powerful contract search functionality
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The official BC Nursesβ Union (BCNU) app helps members stay informed, connected, and ready to take action - with real-time union and bargaining updates, education tools and resources, surveys, and full access to collective agreements, all in one place. Designed to support BCNUβs key strategic priorities, the app makes it easier than ever to access the information you need, when you need it - whether youβre at work, at home, or on the go. More features are coming as we continue to enhance how BCNU connects with and supports members across British Columbia With the BCNU Connect app in your pocket, you can access: - Current union and bargaining updates β Find important information related to the latest issues impacting members as they happen. - Education modules - Learn about bargaining, job action, and your rights as a member. - Surveys and quick polls - Share your feedback and help shape union initiatives and bargaining priorities. - Contact information β Get in touch with your elected including members from the Provincial Executive Committee, Council, NBA Provincial Bargaining Committee, and NBA Provincial Job Action Committee. - Access your collective agreement - View your collective agreement anytime. - Powerful contract search - Search the full agreement using keywords or theme-based search, with direct links to relevant articles and interpretations. BCNU privacy policy: https://www.bcnu.org/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shifto at 100% against BCNU Connect's 0%. BCNU Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Shifto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BCNU Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shifto ships an update every 2 weeks, BCNU Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shifto | BCNU Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Astachnowicz | British Columbia Nurses Union |
Customer experience
Shifto
BCNU Connect
In-app purchases
Shifto
- Premium (monthly)$1.991 Month
- Premium (for life)$14.99
BCNU Connect
No in-app purchases
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