Comparison

Shift vs Web Extensions

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

Head to head
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.

About

Web Extensions

Enhance your browsing with a suite of tools for Safari. Block ads, manage tabs, and improve readability with features like auto-scroll and font customization. One purchase unlocks all features across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Tab cleaning and organization
  • Ad blocking
  • Context menu restoration
  • Smart auto-scroll for hands-free reading
  • Plain text copying
  • Customizable font and size
  • Automatic tab reloading
Features
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Supercharge your Safari experience with the ultimate "Power Pack" for iOS and macOS. Why clutter your device with many different extension apps? Web Extensions combines the essential tools you need into one lightweight, privacy-focused suite. Whether you want to block ads, clean up messy tabs, or read comfortably, we have a tool for that. ≈ Tab Cleaner ≈ The fan-favorite utility is here and 100% free. • Declutter Instantly: Find and close duplicate tabs with one tap. • Organize: Close tabs by specific website or wipe the slate clean. • Focus: Keep your browser lean and lightning fast. ≈ Unlock the entire suite ≈ Upgrade Web Extensions to enable more powerful tools that transform how you browse: • Context Menu Fixer Frustrated by websites break the context menu? Re-enable the context menu easily with this tool. • Smart Auto-Scroll Enjoy hands-free reading. Perfect for long articles, recipes, or music chords. Adjust the speed and let the browser do the work. • Plain Text Copy Stop fighting with messy formatting. Copy text from any website without bringing along the bold, italic, or background styles. • Font Changer Make the web readable again. Force websites to use your preferred font and size. Essential for accessibility and comfortable reading at night. • Tab Reloader Never miss an update. Set tabs to auto-refresh at specific intervals. Perfect for monitoring auctions, sports scores, or stock markets. ≈ Why Choose Web Extensions? ≈ • Universal Purchase: Buy once, use on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Native Performance: Ultra-lightweight extensions that won't drain your battery. • Privacy First: We do not track your browsing history. All extensions run locally on your device. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Tab Cleaner is free to use forever. Access to the Pro Extensions requires a subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://lotus-core.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://lotus-core.com/terms

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
Web Extensions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shift at 5.0 against Web Extensions's 3.8. Shift also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Web Extensions's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Web Extensions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Extensions has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift ships an update every 6 days, Web Extensions monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shift versus Web Extensions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftWeb Extensions
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresLotus Core

Customer experience

Shift

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Web Extensions

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
3 purchases

Web Extensions

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Extensions free?
Web Extensions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift or Web Extensions?
Shift is rated higher. Shift averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Web Extensions averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Shift or Web Extensions have ads?
Neither Shift nor Web Extensions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift or Web Extensions?
Shift ships an update every 6 days, and Web Extensions monthly. Most recently, Shift was updated on September 27, 2026 and Web Extensions on September 24, 2026.

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