# Shift vs Cogar

Shift and Cogar both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Shift's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cogar's. Shift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Cogar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cogar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shift against 4.5 for Cogar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift has 120 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Shift's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cogar's.

Shift ships an update every 6 days, Cogar every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift | Cogar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-the-irish-cultural-app/id6745610776/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogar/id6754287233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 195 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GetTheShift, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813155115) | [Ronan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847673785) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-the-irish-cultural-app/id6745610776)

Connect with the global Irish community through events, local businesses, and cultural happenings. Discover pubs, gigs, festivals, and more, fostering real-life connections and celebrating Irish arts and culture worldwide.

**Highlights:** Global and local Irish directory, Event discovery (pubs, gigs, festivals), Connect with Irish community, Platform for Irish arts and culture, Meet and socialize the Irish way

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a Cup of Tea | $3.99 | per month |
| Buy us a Pint | $8.99 | per month |
| Dating Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Patron Saint of Shift | $19.99 | per month |
| Dating Quarterly | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Dating Annual | $99.00 | per year |


### Cogar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogar/id6754287233)

A social media platform dedicated to the Irish language and culture. It offers a space for speakers of all levels to connect, share content, and engage with Irish arts, heritage, and music.

**Highlights:** Irish-language social platform, Community for speakers of all levels, Promotes Irish arts and culture, International reach, Content sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift free?

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

### Is Cogar free?

Cogar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shift or Cogar?

Shift is rated higher. Shift averages 4.5 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Cogar averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shift or Cogar have ads?

Cogar shows ads; Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift or Cogar?

Shift ships an update every 6 days, and Cogar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cogar on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*