Shift vs Adapt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Adapt
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Shift | Adapt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edgar Olivares | Shunsen Tan |
In-app purchases
Shift
- Unlimited Companies$1.99
Adapt
- Support Adapt-A-Day$3.99









