Comparison

Shift vs Table Timer

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

Table Timer

Features
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Turn table timing into a single‑screen superpower. TableTimer replaces stacks of physical timers with a clean, digital dashboard—perfect for busy cafés, bars, and restaurants. ◆ Built for real‑world pain points Too many tables to track manually Peak hours where quick turns equal higher revenue Missed alarms causing awkward “time’s up” moments ◆ Core features One‑tap table setup: Add or edit tables, seats, and notes on the fly Color‑coded countdown: Timers shift from Green → Yellow → Red so urgency is obvious at a glance

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
Table Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Table Timer at none against Shift's 1. Table Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. Table Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shift versus Table Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftTable Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresAkihiro Kokubo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
None

Table Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Table Timer free?
Table Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shift or Table Timer have ads?
Neither Shift nor Table Timer shows ads.

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