Comparison

Shift vs Timecare

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

Timecare

This app helps hospital staff quickly clock in and out of shifts, manage breaks, and receive timely notifications. Its secure, user-friendly interface is designed for healthcare professionals to stay organized and on schedule.

Highlights
  • One-tap clock-in/out
  • Break tracking
  • Shift end notifications
  • Break time alerts
  • Secure login
  • Simple interface
Features
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Timecare is a smart time tracking app made for hospital staff. Easily clock in/out, manage breaks during shifts, and stay on schedule with helpful notifications. Key features: - One-tap clock-in and clock-out - Track breaks during shifts - Notifications for shift end and break times - Secure login with user-specific access - Clean, simple interface designed for healthcare teams Perfect for nurses, doctors, and hospital personnel who need fast and reliable shift tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://admin.timecare.care/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
Timecare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift at every 6 days against Timecare's every 3 months. Timecare's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timecare sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shift against 5.0 for Timecare. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift ships an update every 6 days, Timecare every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shift versus Timecare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftTimecare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresTimeCare LLC

Customer experience

Shift

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

Timecare

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
1 purchases

Timecare

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timecare free?
Timecare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift or Timecare?
Shift and Timecare are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Shift or Timecare have ads?
Neither Shift nor Timecare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift or Timecare?
Shift ships an update every 6 days, and Timecare every 3 months. Most recently, Shift was updated on September 27, 2026 and Timecare on September 24, 2026.

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