Comparison

Keepad vs Shift

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

Head to head
About

Keepad

Features
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Keepad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard, touchpad, macropad, and MIDI controller for your computer. Create custom layouts with buttons for shortcuts, macros, mouse actions, MIDI notes, MIDI CC controls, and more. Nearly every button can be customized, including its label, color, function, modifiers, and behavior. Use layers to build different control surfaces for different apps, workflows, or machines. With the optional Beecon desktop app, Keepad can automatically switch layers based on the active app on your computer. Keepad requires a compatible custom Bluetooth dongle, available separately with a one-time purchase.

About

Shift

Effortlessly track your work hours across multiple jobs or clients. This private time tracker requires no sign-in and allows for easy editing and PDF report generation for invoicing and taxes.

Highlights
  • Track by job or client
  • Seamless switching between tasks
  • Export and share PDF reports
  • Manually edit time entries
  • No sign-in required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Shift is the ultimate time-tracking app for freelancers, contractors, and multi-job workers. Whether you’re managing gigs, juggling clients, or just need a simple way to log hours, Shift keeps it effortless and private—no ads, no sign-in required. Now you can track time for 1 client for free. Need more? Upgrade to Shift Unlimited and track unlimited clients. • Simple & Intuitive – No clutter. No confusion. Just fast, efficient time tracking. • Track by Job or Client – Start and stop timers for different jobs, clients, or projects. • Seamless Switching – Change between clients or tasks without losing your session. • Export & Share – Download clean PDF reports for invoices, records, or taxes. • Edit Time Entries – Forgot to clock in or out? No problem—adjust manually. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, consultants, and anyone tracking time across multiple jobs or clients.

Screenshots

Keepad1 screens
Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keepad at none against Shift's 1. Keepad also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Shift's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Keepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keepad ships an update monthly, Shift every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Keepad versus Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeepadShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWillbotic, LLCEdgar Olivares

In-app purchases

None

Keepad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99

Questions

Is Keepad free?
Keepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keepad or Shift have ads?
Neither Keepad nor Shift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keepad or Shift?
Keepad ships an update monthly, and Shift every 6 days. Most recently, Keepad was updated on November 8, 2026 and Shift on October 30, 2026.

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