Comparison

Noise Diary vs CareShiftER

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

Head to head
About

Noise Diary

Features
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An application for recording audio with real-time noise level monitoring and calendar-based organisation. Created for anyone with noise nuisance issues who needs to keep a noise diary. Features: - Audio Recording with Format Selection: Choose between AAC, WAV, and M4A audio formats. Real-time audio recording is handled with microphone permission, and high-quality audio capture is achieved at a 44.1kHz sample rate. (Note: MP3 is not supported; AAC provides better quality at the same file size.) - Noise Level Meter: Visualise real-time audio amplitude with a noise meter displaying a decibel-like scale (0-120 dB). Colour-coded visualisation (green to red based on volume) and animated waves that respond to audio input enhance the experience. Level descriptions include Very Quiet, Quiet, Moderate, Loud, Very Loud, and Extremely Loud. - File Management: Automatic saving with date and time stamps ensures recordings are saved in the app documents directory. Organised recordings are stored with metadata using SQLite, and recording duration tracking and maximum amplitude tracking for each recording are available. - Notes Functionality: Add notes to recordings during or after recording, and edit notes at any time. Include start and end times, a description of the noise and how it affects you. Notes are stored with recording metadata. - Calendar View: An interactive calendar displays days with recordings, allowing you to tap any date to view recordings from that day. Visual indicators for dates with recordings and an organised monthly view with easy navigation enhance the calendar experience. - Audio Playback: Built-in audio playback for each recording includes a progress bar with a time display, play/pause controls, and seek functionality. - Sharing Capabilities: Share recordings and PDF diary via email, messaging, or any installed sharing app. Export recordings to cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive, and share with notes included as text. - Additional Features: Delete recordings with confirmation, display recording duration, and add format labels on each recording. The app features a modern Material Design 3 UI and a dark-themed noise meter. Bottom navigation allows easy switching between Record and Calendar views.

About

CareShiftER

This app simplifies shift scheduling for nurses and medical professionals. It offers smart tracking, customizable alerts, and analytics to manage work hours and pay. Easily share your schedule and sync with your calendar.

Highlights
  • Smart shift tracking with preset and custom shifts
  • Healthcare role templates and custom icons
  • Recurring shift pattern setup
  • Analytics for hours worked and pay estimates
  • Customizable reminders and alerts
  • Schedule sharing via text, email, or calendar export
  • Cross-device sync and Face ID/Touch ID login
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The beautifully simple shift tracker built for nurses and medical staff, by people who get it. Tired of scribbling shifts on paper calendars or fighting clunky scheduling apps? Shifting is a gorgeous, purpose-built schedule app for nurses, NPs, PAs, CNAs, and ER/hospital staff — made to match the way you actually work. FEATURES Smart Shift Tracking ◆ Tap any day to add a shift in seconds ◆ Preset shift times (7a–7p, 7p–7a, 3p–11p) or build your own ◆ Color-coded, gradient shift cards that look beautiful at a glance ◆ Weekly and monthly calendar views Built for Healthcare Roles ◆ Pre-configured templates for RN, LPN, CNA, NP, PA, and MD ◆ Custom shift icons and colors to match your role ◆ Tag shifts: On-Call, Float, Charge Nurse, Training, Overtime Recurring Patterns ◆ Set up 3-on/4-off, weekday-only, or any rotation ◆ Auto-fills weeks ahead so you can stop rebuilding your schedule Analytics Dashboard ◆ Hours worked, shift counts, and pay estimates ◆ Night and weekend differentials, overtime multipliers ◆ Fatigue warnings and conflict detection (overlaps, 16+ hour days) Reminders That Actually Help ◆ Customizable alerts from 15 minutes to 1 day before ◆ Optional night-before reminder at 8 PM Share Your Schedule ◆ Export as text, email, beautiful image card, or calendar (.ics) ◆ One-tap sync with iOS Calendar Sync & Security ◆ Optional cloud account for cross-device sync ◆ Face ID / Touch ID login ◆ Full dark mode, 45+ languages Simple Pricing ◆ 30-day free trial — full access, no credit card required ◆ One-time Pro Lifetime purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees, all future updates included ◆ Restore purchases anytime Made for the people who keep hospitals running. Download Shifting and take back control of your schedule.

Screenshots

Noise Diary4 screens
CareShiftER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CareShiftER at Free against Noise Diary's $0.99. Noise Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On ads 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

CareShiftER is free to download; Noise Diary costs $0.99 up front. CareShiftER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noise Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noise Diary ships an update weekly, CareShiftER every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Noise Diary versus CareShiftER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoise DiaryCareShiftER
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher LambDamian Boros

In-app purchases

None

Noise Diary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CareShiftER

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Noise Diary free?
Noise Diary costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareShiftER free?
CareShiftER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Noise Diary or CareShiftER have ads?
Neither Noise Diary nor CareShiftER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noise Diary or CareShiftER?
Noise Diary ships an update weekly, and CareShiftER every 5 months. Most recently, Noise Diary was updated on September 26, 2026 and CareShiftER on July 22, 2026.

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