Lowell Connect vs Shield Shift Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lowell Connect
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Wondering how to quickly and easily find out what's going on around City of Lowell? Look no further than Lowell Connect to receive the latest alerts on road closures, weather alerts, events and so much more! In addition to notifications, you'll have easy access to commonly used resources from the City!
Shield Shift Tracker
Manage your demanding work schedule with a dedicated shift calendar. Track overtime, log shift trades, and visualize your entire rotation at a glance. Ideal for first responders with complex schedules.
- Customizable shift calendar
- Overtime tracking
- Shift trade logging
- Monthly and weekly schedule views
- Color-coded day types
- Calendar export
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STOP LOSING TRACK OF YOUR SCHEDULE Tired of paper calendars? Confusing spreadsheets? Never knowing how much overtime you’ve actually earned? Shield Shift Tracker is the shift calendar built for how first responders actually work—24/48s, 48/96s, Kelly schedules, and everything in between. Stop missing shifts and missing out on overtime pay. SEE YOUR ENTIRE ROTATION AT A GLANCE Monthly and weekly views show your complete schedule in one place. Color-code day shifts, nights, training days, and vacation. Export to your calendar for backup. TRACK EVERY DOLLAR OF OVERTIME Log overtime instantly—voluntary or involuntary. See exactly how much you’ve earned this month, this quarter, this year. Detailed reports show trends so you know when you’re hitting those OT bonuses. NEVER FORGET A SHIFT TRADE Record who owes you shifts and when you’re paying trades back. Stop losing sticky notes and missed trade agreements. Everything’s in one place. PREMIUM ($4.99 one-time): Cloud backup, calendar sync, detailed reports, and unlimited shifts. No subscription. One purchase. Works forever. Join 500+ firefighters, police officers, and paramedics who trust Shield Shift Tracker. Download now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lowell Connect at none against Shield Shift Tracker's 1. Lowell Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Shield Shift Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price 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. Shield Shift Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lowell Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lowell Connect ships an update monthly, Shield Shift Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lowell Connect | Shield Shift Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOGov, Inc. | Corey Gillespie |
In-app purchases
Lowell Connect
No in-app purchases
Shield Shift Tracker
- Premium$4.99
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