# Rescue Shift vs First Responders Cal

The clearest difference is ads: First Responders Cal at none against Rescue Shift's shown. First Responders Cal also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Rescue Shift's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rescue Shift sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and First Responders Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rescue Shift ships an update monthly, First Responders Cal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rescue Shift | First Responders Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-shift/id6745313356/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduardo Verde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811743464) | [PEDRO NIEVES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846947613) |

## What reviewers say

### Rescue Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-shift/id6745313356)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium RescueShift | $2.99 | per month |


### First Responders Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-responders-cal/id6755095424)

Manage your work schedule and time off with a calendar designed for first responders. Create custom shift patterns, track leave balances, and sync with your device's calendar. Get reminders and view your schedule at a glance with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Custom shift pattern creation, Time off and balance tracking, Overnight shift display, iOS Calendar sync, Customizable stat cards, Home screen widgets, Unlimited custom event types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rescue Shift free?

Rescue Shift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is First Responders Cal free?

First Responders Cal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Rescue Shift or First Responders Cal have ads?

Rescue Shift shows ads; First Responders Cal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rescue Shift or First Responders Cal?

Rescue Shift ships an update monthly, and First Responders Cal every 3 days. Most recently, Rescue Shift was updated on October 15, 2026 and First Responders Cal on October 24, 2026.

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