Comparison

Ring Mom vs Shift Box

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

Head to head
About

Ring Mom

Features
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Because Mom is always waiting for your call… Life gets busy, but a short call can mean the world to her. "Mom Reminder" helps you stay connected by sending gentle notifications when it’s time to call your mom. Features: - Custom reminders – Set the perfect time to call (daily, weekly, or just once). - Quick notes – Add a reason like "Ask about her garden" or "Just say I love you." - Simple & loving – No clutter, just warmth. Never forget to call your mom again. Download now and make her smile today!

About

Shift Box

Features
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Tired of writing your rotating shifts on paper calendars? Shift Box is the simplest shift calendar app designed for nurses, firefighters, police officers, and anyone with a changing schedule. Organize your work-life balance effortlessly. [Key Features] 1. One-Tap Shift Entry Create your own shift patterns and fill up your monthly calendar in seconds. No more tedious typing. 2. Fully Customizable Shifts Define your own shift types like "Day", "Night", "Off", or "Swing". Choose your favorite colors and names. 3. Group Sharing Create groups with friends, family, or colleagues. Check each other's rosters in one place and plan hangouts easily. 4. Monthly Statistics Visualize your work history. See how many night shifts or holidays you worked this month with clear charts. 5. Secure Cloud Backup Never lose your data. Log in with Apple or Google to safely backup and restore your schedule anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Ring Mom4 screens
Shift Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift Box at none against Ring Mom's 4. Ring Mom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ring Mom sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shift Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ring Mom ships an update every 2 days, Shift Box every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Ring Mom versus Shift Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRing MomShift Box
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleh Rabchukmyungkyu namkung

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ring Mom

One-time4
  • Small coffee$0.99
  • Medium coffee$2.99
  • Big coffee$4.99
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  • Unlimited number of contacts$9.99
None

Shift Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ring Mom free?
Ring Mom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Box free?
Shift Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ring Mom or Shift Box have ads?
Shift Box shows ads; Ring Mom does not.
Which is updated more often, Ring Mom or Shift Box?
Ring Mom ships an update every 2 days, and Shift Box every 5 days. Most recently, Ring Mom was updated on September 10, 2026 and Shift Box on September 8, 2026.

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