Comparison

Flex @ Framework vs The Shire

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

Head to head
About

Flex @ Framework

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Within a historic listed facade Framework is a modern contemporary office building with beautifully designed and curated breakout spaces and excellent amenities including a gym. Our goal is to give you an office you can call yours with all the facilities and amenities that are ready to move into.

About

The Shire

Features
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The Shire is more than coworking. It's your space to work, meet, and create. This app is your companion for everything that happens in our locations — everything at hand, without paperwork or waiting at reception. This app is available exclusively to The Shire members. Not a member yet? Start at theshire.work. WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THE APP: Ā· Your membership, account, and history in one place Ā· Quick access to what's available at your location Ā· Notifications about what's happening around you Ā· Events, workshops, and community gatherings Ā· Contact with The Shire team and fellow members Ā· Profile and preferences management Specific features may vary depending on your location and membership type. WHO IT'S FOR: Ā· Private Offices members — you and your team Ā· Coworking and Membership members Ā· Virtual Office and Meeting Rooms clients Ā· Guests invited by members The Shire stands for Collaborate, Create, Belong — shared work, space to create, and the feeling of being at home. This app is here to make it all run smoothly. Questions, suggestions, technical issues? Email contact@theshire.work or stop by reception at your location.

Screenshots

Flex @ Framework4 screens
The Shire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Shire at daily against Flex @ Framework's every 23 months. The Shire also leads on device support. Flex @ Framework's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex @ Framework ships an update every 23 months, The Shire daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Flex @ Framework versus The Shire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlex @ FrameworkThe Shire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsDaily — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELBORN ASSET MANAGEMENT LTDTheShire Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Flex @ Framework

No in-app purchases

None

The Shire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flex @ Framework free?
Flex @ Framework is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Shire free?
The Shire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Flex @ Framework or The Shire?
Flex @ Framework ships an update every 23 months, and The Shire daily. Most recently, Flex @ Framework was updated on October 1, 2026 and The Shire on October 6, 2026.

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