Nextbox vs ShiftHead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nextbox
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Nextbox makes makes it quick and easy to maintain inbox zero. You don't have to be a superhuman to rock your email any more. Just scroll through your feed and emails are marked read as you see them. Pin the ones you want to follow up on later and the rest will drop below them when your feed refreshes.
ShiftHead
Manage your firefighting shifts, swaps, and station finances with this specialized app. Features smart alarms, calendar sync, and crew voting for inventory. Designed for the unique needs of firefighters.
- Shift swap board
- Smart alarm profiles
- Shift calendar sync
- Kitty management
- Customizable shift rotations
- Role-based access
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Description ShiftHead is built for firefighters and fire departments — the tools you use on duty, plus a little competition for bragging rights (and the occasional prize). HOSPITAL GUIDE Find hospitals fast. See capabilities, EMS tips, and what your crew needs when you’re transporting. Check in when you’re on site — climb the boards, unlock badges, and earn points toward department drawings and giveaways. LANDING ZONES Air-rescue pads and approaches in one place. Navigate to the right entrance, keep staging notes current, and check in when you’re there so the map stays useful for the next crew — and so you can earn Scout credit and points along the way. EARN WHILE YOU WORK Use the app the way you already do — hospital visits, Landing Zone stops, daily check-ins, referrals — and pick up points, badges, and leaderboard bragging rights. When your department or sponsors run giveaways, those points can count toward raffle entries. No casino. Just show up and play fair. SHIFT SWAPS Post coverage needs, browse what’s open, and match by date, rank, and certs — without living in the group chat. SMART ALARMS & CALENDAR On Coming, Off Going, and Days Off profiles that follow your rotation. See duty days, Kelly days, and overtime in one calendar. STATION TOOLS Kitty tracking, department admin, and more — built for how the fire service actually runs. ShiftHead is used by departments like Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and growing nationwide. Questions? Hey@ShiftHeadApp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShiftHead at none against Nextbox's shown. ShiftHead also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nextbox ships an update every 9 days, ShiftHead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nextbox | ShiftHead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Next Level Coder, LLC | CASEY COCHRAN |
In-app purchases
Nextbox
No in-app purchases
ShiftHead
No in-app purchases









