Comparison

Timpani Manager vs ShiftMate

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

Head to head
About

Timpani Manager

Manage nurse scheduling and staffing efficiently from your mobile device. Easily swap shifts, approve requests, and update rosters on the go. Ensure the right staff are in the right place at the right time with this intuitive tool.

Highlights
  • Swap shifts between staff
  • View and approve shift requests
  • Access daily rosters
  • Add, remove, and modify shifts
  • Real-time roster updates
Features
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Timpani Manager Mobile: Right Staff, Right Place, Right Time at your fingertips Timpani Manager Mobile is the perfect tool for HCA Timpani managers and CNCs who need to stay on top of nurse scheduling and staffing from anywhere. Whether you're on-site or on the move, Timpani puts the power to manage shifts, approve requests, and update rosters directly in your hands. Key Features: Swap Shifts: Easily swap shifts between two staff members with just a few taps. View Requests: Quickly view pending shift swap and pickup requests that are awaiting your approval. Approve Swaps and Pickups: Streamline scheduling by reviewing and approving swap and pickup shift requests in real-time. Daily Roster: Access the daily roster for any date and view schedules at a glance. Staffing Actions (Add, Remove, and Modify Shifts): Add, Remove, and modify shifts seamlessly from your phone. Why Choose Timpani Manager Mobile? Timpani Manager Mobile is designed to simplify the management of nursing schedules. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, you can ensure having the right staff, at the right place, and at the right time. All from the convince of your phone. Efficient. Flexible. Mobile. Download Timpani Manager Mobile today and take the stress out of nurse staffing management. Stay in control, no matter where you are.

About

ShiftMate

This application simplifies shift management for businesses by streamlining shift assignments, tracking employee availability, and providing real-time updates. It allows teams to easily manage their schedules, accept or swap shifts, and sync with their calendars.

Highlights
  • Easy shift assignment and notifications
  • Employee shift acceptance/rejection/swaps
  • Availability and conflict tracking
  • Google Calendar synchronization
  • Real-time updates and approvals
Features
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ShiftMate is the ultimate shift management tool for businesses, making scheduling effortless and keeping teams organized. Whether you're managing a small team or a large workforce, ShiftMate helps streamline shift assignments, availability tracking, and real-time updates—all in one powerful app. Key Features: 1. Easy Shift Management – Assign shifts with ease and notify employees instantly. 2. Employee Shift Control – Team members can accept, reject, or request swaps for shifts. 3. Conflict-Free Scheduling – Employees can add their availability and conflicts, so managers always know who’s free. 4. Google Calendar Sync – Keep everyone on the same page with automatic shift syncing to Google Calendar. 5. Real-Time Updates – Instant notifications for shift changes and approvals. Take the stress out of scheduling and empower your team with ShiftMate today! Download now and simplify your shift management!

Screenshots

Timpani Manager4 screens
ShiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShiftMate at 5.0 against Timpani Manager's 3.2. ShiftMate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Timpani Manager's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShiftMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timpani Manager has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timpani Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, ShiftMate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timpani Manager versus ShiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimpani ManagerShiftMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHCA Healthcare, Inc.Nathaniel Kemme Nash

Customer experience

Timpani Manager

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

ShiftMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timpani Manager

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timpani Manager free?
Timpani Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftMate free?
ShiftMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timpani Manager or ShiftMate?
ShiftMate is rated higher. Timpani Manager averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ShiftMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timpani Manager or ShiftMate have ads?
Neither Timpani Manager nor ShiftMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timpani Manager or ShiftMate?
Timpani Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShiftMate fortnightly. Most recently, Timpani Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and ShiftMate on June 20, 2026.

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