Comparison

Shift vs nordicList

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

nordicList

Features
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no accounts, no clutter, no noise. just the things you want to remember, and the quiet satisfaction of checking them off. – tap to check off. a few seconds to change your mind. – swipe to delete. undo if you didn't mean it. – hold and drag to reorder. – keep separate lists for groceries, work, home, or whatever you like. – gentle reminders, only when you ask for them. – add things with siri: "add an item to nordicList". – see what you've done, grouped by day. everything stays on your phone. live. breathe. check it off. enjoy Pro-tip: Add the app to your Action Button Shortcut

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
nordicList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nordicList at none against Shift's 1. nordicList also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Shift's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. nordicList asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift ships an update every 6 days, nordicList every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shift versus nordicList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftnordicList
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresKnut Wigestrand

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
None

nordicList

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nordicList free?
nordicList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shift or nordicList have ads?
Neither Shift nor nordicList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift or nordicList?
Shift ships an update every 6 days, and nordicList every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 24, 2026 and nordicList on October 25, 2026.

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