# ShiftWave vs First Responders Cal

The clearest difference is ads: First Responders Cal at none against ShiftWave's shown. ShiftWave's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and First Responders Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftWave ships an update every 5 days, First Responders Cal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftWave | First Responders Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-responders-cal/id6755095424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyProjectX, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/505736740) | [PEDRO NIEVES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846947613) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwave-repeating-schedule/id6742365343)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShiftWave Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ShiftWave Premium - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| ShiftWave Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### First Responders Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-responders-cal/id6755095424)

Manage your work schedule and time off with a calendar designed for first responders. Create custom shift patterns, track leave balances, and sync with your device's calendar. Get reminders and view your schedule at a glance with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Custom shift pattern creation, Time off and balance tracking, Overnight shift display, iOS Calendar sync, Customizable stat cards, Home screen widgets, Unlimited custom event types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftWave free?

ShiftWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is First Responders Cal free?

First Responders Cal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ShiftWave or First Responders Cal have ads?

ShiftWave shows ads; First Responders Cal does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftWave or First Responders Cal?

ShiftWave ships an update every 5 days, and First Responders Cal every 3 days. Most recently, ShiftWave was updated on September 28, 2026 and First Responders Cal on September 14, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*