Alarm Clock / Time Signal vs CareShiftER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alarm Clock / Time Signal
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This is an alarm clock that tells you the time. You can tell the time just by listening, without looking at the screen. It will repeat the time over and over until you notice it. This app is especially recommended for people who can't wake up to music. The alarm is stopped by matching the pictures. Match the pictures above and below to stop the alarm. The difficulty of matching the pictures can be set in advance by the customer. The design has been completely redesigned. Multiple designs based on red are available. The system has been completely redesigned. The operation has been simplified for stress-free use. A separate time signal has been added to the alarm. Do you ever fall asleep after stopping the alarm? After stopping the alarm, the time will be announced every 5 minutes until you close the app. Notes about this app: ※ Uses the voice notification function of the iPhone/iPad itself. If you do not allow notifications, the alarm function will end when you close the app screen. The app will work regardless of whether notifications are allowed, but we ask that you allow notifications to save energy and ensure reliable operation. Please note that if you are in silent mode or have the notification function of the iPhone/iPad suppressed, the sound will not sound. * The app will not close due to automatic sleep. The operation screen will be locked and the screen will remain displayed until the specified time. * If you leave the alarm on the lock screen for 30 minutes, the next alarm will not sound. In that case, please launch the app. (The next alarm will be automatically reset when the app is launched.) Do not expect music from this app. No music will be played at all. The sound does not support the 24-hour system. If the screen shows 8:00 p.m., it will announce 8:00 a.m. Please be careful. * For customers using Apple Watch We apologize for the inconvenience, but please select the notification tab from the Watch app on the iPhone home page and set it so that "Alarm Clock" notifications are not forwarded to Apple Watch. If this setting is not set, notifications will be forwarded to the Apple Watch and the app will not work properly.
CareShiftER
This app simplifies shift scheduling for nurses and medical professionals. It offers smart tracking, customizable alerts, and analytics to manage work hours and pay. Easily share your schedule and sync with your calendar.
- Smart shift tracking with preset and custom shifts
- Healthcare role templates and custom icons
- Recurring shift pattern setup
- Analytics for hours worked and pay estimates
- Customizable reminders and alerts
- Schedule sharing via text, email, or calendar export
- Cross-device sync and Face ID/Touch ID login
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The beautifully simple shift tracker built for nurses and medical staff, by people who get it. Tired of scribbling shifts on paper calendars or fighting clunky scheduling apps? Shifting is a gorgeous, purpose-built schedule app for nurses, NPs, PAs, CNAs, and ER/hospital staff — made to match the way you actually work. FEATURES Smart Shift Tracking ◆ Tap any day to add a shift in seconds ◆ Preset shift times (7a–7p, 7p–7a, 3p–11p) or build your own ◆ Color-coded, gradient shift cards that look beautiful at a glance ◆ Weekly and monthly calendar views Built for Healthcare Roles ◆ Pre-configured templates for RN, LPN, CNA, NP, PA, and MD ◆ Custom shift icons and colors to match your role ◆ Tag shifts: On-Call, Float, Charge Nurse, Training, Overtime Recurring Patterns ◆ Set up 3-on/4-off, weekday-only, or any rotation ◆ Auto-fills weeks ahead so you can stop rebuilding your schedule Analytics Dashboard ◆ Hours worked, shift counts, and pay estimates ◆ Night and weekend differentials, overtime multipliers ◆ Fatigue warnings and conflict detection (overlaps, 16+ hour days) Reminders That Actually Help ◆ Customizable alerts from 15 minutes to 1 day before ◆ Optional night-before reminder at 8 PM Share Your Schedule ◆ Export as text, email, beautiful image card, or calendar (.ics) ◆ One-tap sync with iOS Calendar Sync & Security ◆ Optional cloud account for cross-device sync ◆ Face ID / Touch ID login ◆ Full dark mode, 45+ languages Simple Pricing ◆ 30-day free trial — full access, no credit card required ◆ One-time Pro Lifetime purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees, all future updates included ◆ Restore purchases anytime Made for the people who keep hospitals running. Download Shifting and take back control of your schedule.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CareShiftER at Free against Alarm Clock / Time Signal's $0.99. Alarm Clock / Time Signal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On ads, 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
CareShiftER is free to download; Alarm Clock / Time Signal costs $0.99 up front. CareShiftER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alarm Clock / Time Signal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alarm Clock / Time Signal ships an update monthly, CareShiftER every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alarm Clock / Time Signal | CareShiftER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hideo nakamura | Damian Boros |
In-app purchases
Alarm Clock / Time Signal
No in-app purchases
CareShiftER
- Pro Lifetime$5.99
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