Comparison

Rescue Shift vs FocusCalendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Rescue Shift

This app helps firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs manage their complex rotating work schedules. It displays your entire work calendar, tracks overtime and training, and allows you to share your schedule with family.

Highlights
  • Custom rotation scheduling
  • Overtime and training tracking
  • Retirement countdown
  • Family schedule sharing
  • First responder focused
Features
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RescueShift is shift scheduling software built for fire departments, EMS agencies, and 24/7 public-safety crews. Retire the station whiteboard, the group text, and the spreadsheet. Your whole crew (and your family) works off one live schedule. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See who's on duty today, by station and apparatus • Run traditional rotations: 24/48, 48/96, 24/72, 3x12, 4x10, Kelly days, or a custom pattern • Post open shifts to a sign-up board and let members claim them from their phone • Catch coverage gaps before a unit drops below minimum staffing • Approve trades, PTO, and shift drops in one inbox with a staffing-impact check • Track FLSA 7(k) overtime across 7–28 day work periods • Put a live, read-only coverage board on any station TV, no login needed • Track certifications and continuing education so nothing expires unnoticed • Share your personal schedule with up to 10 family members BUILT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, engineers, and 911 dispatchers. It also fits contract ambulance services, hospital emergency departments, and any team that runs around-the-clock coverage. PRICING Free for individuals (ad-supported). Premium ($2.99/mo) removes ads and adds family sharing. Department plans add the admin dashboard, roster, trades, whiteboard, and analytics. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rescueshift.com/privacy https://rescueshift.com/terms

About

FocusCalendar

Features
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FocusCalendar: The calendar that helps you follow through on your plans Stop planning and start doing. FocusCalendar is the only productivity calendar that helps you actually stick to your schedule by silencing distractions and keeping you in control during key moments. Why FocusCalendar? • Focus Mode – Automatically blocks distracting apps during important events, so you stay in the zone. • Quick Add – Create events instantly with natural language input. • Smart Reminders – Get timely nudges before and during events to keep you on track. • Minimalist Design – A clean, modern interface that keeps your attention on what matters. Whether you’re studying for exams, deep in a project, attending meetings, or in the gym — FocusCalendar helps you stay consistent and make progress every day. Made for focus. Designed for action. Built for consistency. Download FocusCalendar today and start following through on your goals. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusapps.pro/

Screenshots

Rescue Shift4 screens
FocusCalendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusCalendar at none against Rescue Shift's shown. 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. Rescue Shift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and FocusCalendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rescue Shift ships an update monthly, FocusCalendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rescue Shift versus FocusCalendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRescue ShiftFocusCalendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEduardo VerdeDarkmode Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rescue Shift

Subscriptions1
  • Premium RescueShift$2.991 Month
2 purchases

FocusCalendar

Subscriptions2
  • SwiftCalendar Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SwiftCalendar Annual14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Rescue Shift free?
Rescue Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusCalendar free?
FocusCalendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rescue Shift or FocusCalendar have ads?
Rescue Shift shows ads; FocusCalendar does not.
Which is updated more often, Rescue Shift or FocusCalendar?
Rescue Shift ships an update monthly, and FocusCalendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rescue Shift was updated on September 30, 2026 and FocusCalendar on September 25, 2026.

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