Comparison

Authenticator vs ShiftMate

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

Head to head
About

Authenticator

Generate accurate, time-based verification codes for secure account sign-ins, even offline. Easily import from other authenticator apps and manage your codes and passwords in one secure location with iCloud sync and Face ID protection.

Highlights
  • Generate TOTP codes (6-8 digits, SHA1/256/512, 30/60s intervals)
  • Import from Google Authenticator via QR codes/screenshots
  • Scan otpauth QR codes or enter secret keys manually
  • iCloud sync and backup with Face ID/passcode protection
  • Organize accounts with folders, favorites, and color labels
  • Generate and store passwords with a private browser
  • Offline code generation
Features
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Accurate verification codes that refresh on time, even offline. Import from Google Authenticator in a minute and keep your accounts in sync with iCloud. Keep everyday sign-ins simple, with your codes and passwords in one place. - Generate TOTP codes with 6, 7 or 8 digits, SHA1, SHA256 or SHA512, and 30- or 60-second intervals. - Import from Google Authenticator using its Transfer accounts QR codes, including transfers split across several QR codes. You can also select QR screenshots from Photos. - Scan otpauth QR codes from websites or enter a secret key manually. - Sync and back up with iCloud. Secrets are encrypted; protect access with Face ID or a passcode. - Find accounts quickly with folders, favorites, color labels and search. - Generate and store passwords, and use the built-in private browser. - Enjoy a native layout on iPhone and iPad, an iPad sidebar and the Liquid Glass design on iOS 26. - Generate verification codes without an internet connection. Authenticator+ unlocks full access to code management, iCloud sync and backup, password tools and the private browser. Choose a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, or a monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation, or when the free trial ends. Your subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To avoid a charge, cancel the trial at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings. Terms: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-07-14 Privacy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-07-14-56

About

ShiftMate

Easily track work shifts, calculate earnings, and manage complex schedules. This app helps users visualize their work calendar, log hours, and estimate pay with features like automatic overtime calculation and multi-job support.

Highlights
  • Intuitive shift painting calendar
  • Support for multiple jobs per day
  • Precise wage and overtime calculation
  • Smart auto-rotation for repeating schedules
  • Payslip export (PDF & CSV)
  • Home screen widgets for quick info
  • Calendar sync and shift alarms
Features
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Master Your Shift Life with ShiftMate Stop using paper calendars and messy spreadsheets. ShiftMate is the shift calendar built for nurses, police, firefighters, factory and retail workers, and anyone working irregular hours. It combines an easy-to-use calendar with a precise wage and paycheck calculator, so you always know when you work and what you've earned. Use it as your work hours tracker, timesheet and time card — no time clock needed. KEY FEATURES 1. Paint Your Schedule Forget typing. Pick a shift type (Day, Night, Off…) and tap dates on the calendar — as easy as painting. Swipe left or right to switch months. 2. Two Jobs in One Day — NEW Working a morning job and an overnight job? Long-press a day to add a second shift. Each shift's hours, pay and overtime are calculated separately, and your monthly totals include both. 3. Precise Wage Calculator - Real-time earnings: see exactly how much you've earned this month - Smart overtime: calculated automatically (e.g. 1.5x) beyond your standard hours - Weekend & holiday premiums: set your own percentage per shift type - Unpaid breaks: for accurate net pay - Tips & extra income: log tips and they're added to that day's total 4. Smart Auto-Rotation Work a repeating pattern like "4 on, 2 off"? Set it once and ShiftMate fills in your calendar for the year ahead. 5. Day Details Long-press any scheduled day to see its shifts, hours, pay and tips — add or remove shifts in one place. 6. Monthly Snapshots & History Create a clean monthly summary card with one tap. Save it to Photos or share it with family. 7. Payslip Export (PDF & CSV) Export a formatted PDF payslip or a CSV time sheet for payroll, reimbursements, or keeping a work log of every hour. 8. Home Screen Widgets See your Next Shift, Today's Shift and This Week at a glance — without opening the app. On the Lock Screen, Next Shift shows the shift and the time, never your pay. 9. Shift Alarm Rings before each scheduled shift. On iOS 26 it still rings when the phone is muted or in Focus. Choose how early, and pick the sound. 10. Calendar Sync Sync shifts to your iPhone calendar — perfect for sharing your schedule with your partner or family. You can also photograph a paper roster and turn it into shifts. 11. Private & Secure No ads and no redirects. Your schedule and pay stay on your phone. You can export a backup file and import it later. The file stays on your device and is not uploaded. With iCloud sync on, data only goes to your own iCloud account. We never collect them. Available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and Russian. PERFECT FOR - Nurses & healthcare workers - Police & security officers - Firefighters & EMS - Retail, hospitality & factory workers - Part-timers and anyone working two jobs Download ShiftMate today and take control of your time and money! Terms of Use: https://open-vole-df1.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2ba015a393e780fa9dcafb282910f8f9?pvs=73 Privacy Policy: https://open-vole-df1.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2ba015a393e7805e9cb8c805a3ae1f93

Screenshots

Authenticator4 screens
ShiftMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

Authenticator and ShiftMate both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of ShiftMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator's. Authenticator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (62 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and ShiftMate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Authenticator against 4.3 for ShiftMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 62 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Authenticator's written reviews are positive against 67% of ShiftMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Authenticator ships an update every 3 days, ShiftMate every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Authenticator versus ShiftMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuthenticatorShiftMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (62 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings62 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEDUSHKA DEVELOPMENT - FZCO藤萍 余

Customer experience

Authenticator

All ratings61 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ShiftMate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
5 purchases

ShiftMate

Subscriptions3
  • ShiftMate Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • ShiftMate Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ShiftMate Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro (New User Offer)$55.99
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99

Questions

Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftMate free?
ShiftMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Authenticator or ShiftMate?
Authenticator is rated higher. Authenticator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while ShiftMate averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Authenticator or ShiftMate have ads?
Neither Authenticator nor ShiftMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Authenticator or ShiftMate?
Authenticator ships an update every 3 days, and ShiftMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Authenticator was updated on November 14, 2026 and ShiftMate on November 14, 2026.

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