Comparison

Shift vs Adapt

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

Adapt

Features
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Adapt-A-Day is your antidote to procrastination. When the day changes, your plan doesn’t break — it adapts. Break tasks into small, human steps. Focus on what actually fits today. Clear mental clutter and move forward. - Smart Engine Get suggestions that understand what your task really means — and turn it into a smaller, doable step. - Built for real life Scale tasks down when needed. Tag what you can do anytime. Make progress without pressure. - Visual growth See your progress evolve into a living, dynamic sketch. This isn’t about perfect plans. It’s about one honest step today.

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
Adapt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shift at none against Adapt's shown. Adapt's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Adapt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shift versus Adapt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftAdapt
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgar OlivaresShunsen Tan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift

One-time1
  • Unlimited Companies$1.99
1 purchases

Adapt

One-time1
  • Support Adapt-A-Day$3.99

Questions

Is Shift free?
Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Adapt free?
Adapt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift or Adapt have ads?
Adapt shows ads; Shift does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift or Adapt?
Shift ships an update every 6 days, and Adapt every 6 days. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 24, 2026 and Adapt on October 24, 2026.

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