Comparison

SHIFT vs StreamPocket

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

Head to head
About

SHIFT

Features
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Shift is a simple daily rewards app. Every 6 hours a new mystery box unlocks. Tap to open it and collect a random amount of Shift Points (SP). Spend the points you collect on digital gift cards and items in the in-app market. That's it. โ€ข Open a box every 6 hours โ€ข Earn random Shift Points โ€ข Redeem points for real rewards โ€ข Invite friends, both earn bonus points โ€ข Optional Shift PRO doubles your points Important Notice: Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Important: 2x boost mining need to in app purchases.

About

StreamPocket

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Take your entire Plex and Emby media library offline. Download your favorite movies, TV shows, seasons, and episodes directly to your device at maximum speed. StreamPocket is the ultimate companion app for your home media server. Key Features: - Max Speed Downloads: Save time and bandwidth. Download content as fast as your connection allows. - Progress Sync: Watch offline and automatically sync your progress back to your server. Resume seamlessly on your home TV. - Smart Sync & Storage: Automatically download the next episode in a series and clean up watched episodes to free up space. - Multi-Server Support: Seamlessly switch between multiple Plex and Emby servers. - Native Login Experience: Securely connect to your server using the official Plex or Emby login flow. - Simple & Fast: Send downloads directly from your main app by tapping "Share", or use our lightning-fast built-in search. Never be without your media again, whether you're commuting, traveling, or just dealing with a spotty connection. Requires an active Plex or Emby server. Disclaimer: StreamPocket is a third-party companion application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Plex, Inc or Emby. You must have a valid Plex/Emby account and access to a server to use this application.

Screenshots

SHIFT3 screens
StreamPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

SHIFT and StreamPocket are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SHIFT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and StreamPocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHIFT ships an update every 5 weeks, StreamPocket every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SHIFT versus StreamPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHIFTStreamPocket
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUPI DIGITAL LTDALBERTO ELVIRA DO NASCIMENTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SHIFT

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
1 purchases

StreamPocket

One-time1
  • StreamPocket Pro$3.99

Questions

Is SHIFT free?
SHIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamPocket free?
StreamPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SHIFT or StreamPocket have ads?
Neither SHIFT nor StreamPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHIFT or StreamPocket?
SHIFT ships an update every 5 weeks, and StreamPocket every 4 weeks. Most recently, SHIFT was updated on October 10, 2026 and StreamPocket on October 8, 2026.

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