ShiftMate vs Car Buying Concierge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftMate
This app helps gig workers track their earnings, mileage, and compare different delivery platforms to maximize income. It offers automatic shift syncing for supported services and manual tracking for others. Users can analyze performance data to make informed decisions about their work.
- Automatic shift syncing
- Track pay per app/shift/hour
- Log mileage and estimate tax deductions
- Compare gig apps and work areas
- Discover peak earning times and locations
- Earn badges and celebrate milestones
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Shift smarter. Earn more! ShiftMate is the all-in-one performance tracker built for gig workers! Whether you deliver with DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Walmart Spark, Amazon Flex, or other platforms, ShiftMate helps you understand your real earnings, track mileage, compare apps, and make smarter decisions every shift. Now with Connected Apps, Premium members can link supported gig platforms and let completed shifts sync into ShiftMate automatically! If a platform does not support automatic syncing yet, you can still track it manually from the Home “+” button. App features: • Connect supported gig accounts for automatic shift syncing! • Track pay per app, per shift, per hour, per mile, and more. • Log mileage and estimate tax deductions. • Compare apps, shifts, hours, and work areas. • Discover when and where you earn the most. • Earn badges and celebrate milestones. • Join the Contributor Program and get rewarded for insights. • Keep your data safe and private. Important Note: ShiftMate now requires a subscription to use the app. A monthly, yearly, or lifetime in-app purchase is required for access. Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime Subscriptions: Unlock ShiftMate’s performance tracking tools with a monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription. Choose the plan that best fits your gig work. Terms and Privacy: • Terms of Use: https://shiftmateapp.com/policies/terms-of-service • Privacy Policy: https://shiftmateapp.com/policies/privacy-policy ShiftMate is designed by gig workers, for gig workers. Start tracking today and see how much smarter your side hustle can be!
Car Buying Concierge
This app connects you with professional negotiators to secure the best price on your next vehicle. Simply specify your desired car, and a negotiator will handle all the haggling for you, saving you time and money.
- Professional negotiation service
- Handles all dealer communication
- Works for new and used cars
- Nationwide availability
- One-time purchase for lifetime access
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Stop overpaying for your next car. Car Buying Concierge puts a professional negotiator in your corner — someone who knows dealer tactics, knows the numbers, and knows how to get you the best deal. "Saved me $4,800 on a GX 550 — this app handled everything while I was at work." — Marcus T., Dallas "I hate haggling. Submitted my request, got a call, and drove off in my X5 for $2,900 under sticker." — Priya S., Atlanta "Best dollar I ever spent — negotiator got me dealer invoice pricing on a Tahoe in 3 days." — Jason R., Chicago HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us what you want — make, model, trim, budget, financing preference, and any must-haves 2. Pay (less than one coffee) submission fee to connect with your negotiator 3. Your negotiator calls you directly and handles everything by phone WHY IT WORKS • Professional negotiators know what dealers don't want you to know • Works for any car — new or used, any brand, any budget • Cash buyers and financed buyers both welcome • Available nationwide across the United States • No upsells, no subscriptions — just one small fee to get started This app connects you with your negotiator. UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL FEATURES — Lifetime deal (one-time purchase) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Car Buying Concierge at 100% against ShiftMate's 57%. Car Buying Concierge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and monetization model (paid vs subscription). ShiftMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. ShiftMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month and Car Buying Concierge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Car Buying Concierge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of ShiftMate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Car Buying Concierge's.
ShiftMate ships an update every 3 weeks, Car Buying Concierge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftMate | Car Buying Concierge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shiftmate | Rohit . |
Customer experience
ShiftMate
Car Buying Concierge
In-app purchases
ShiftMate
- 12 USD$12.001 Month
- 125 USD Annual$124.991 Month
- Lifetime Subscription$250.00
Car Buying Concierge
- Connections (Life time)$0.99
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