Comparison

Breaking Free vs The Shift Shed

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

Head to head
About

Breaking Free

Features
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PLEASE NOTE: To set up an account on Breaking Free, you will need an Access Code from a service that is supporting you. Breaking Free is a confidential support program designed to help you manage your relationship with alcohol and other substances. It gives you powerful strategies you can access 24/7 and at your own pace. Why use Breaking Free? โ€ข Tailored support โ€“ Tell us what specific challenges you are facing and get tailored support to help you achieve your goals. โ€ข Personalised diagram โ€“ Get a diagram that is unique to you and shows you the best pathway to achieve lasting change. โ€ข Effective strategies โ€“ Learn coping skills to help you build healthier habits. โ€ข Action Plans โ€“ When you complete each strategy, get a summary to guide you on how to put your new skill into practice. โ€ข Real-time alerts โ€“ Receive location alerts to help you manage your challenging situations, and calendar alerts to nudge you to carry out your planned activities. โ€ข Progress tracking โ€“ Stay motivated by earning achievements and seeing all your gains on your own personal dashboard. โ€ข Confidential and secure โ€“ Your data will be completely private and protected at all times. Disclaimer: This app is a digital program designed to help people change their behaviours. It does not provide any health or medical information, diagnoses, or treatment advice. It does not collect medical related data or include health related measurements. It is not a replacement for medical advice or medical assistance, or advice and support provided by professionals who specialise in helping people manage their drinking or substance use.

About

The Shift Shed

Features
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Create your own exercise programmes or select from a range provided by the club - Track your progress from all your workouts - Keep track of your body measurements and progress - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly - Interact and get to know your fellow members - See all the latest club news, offers and events - Refer Friends to the club online Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.

Screenshots

Breaking Free4 screens
The Shift Shed3 screens

Verdict

The call

Breaking Free and The Shift Shed are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Breaking Free versus The Shift Shed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreaking FreeThe Shift Shed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.614.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB57 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBreaking Free GroupTeamUp Sports

In-app purchases

None

Breaking Free

No in-app purchases

None

The Shift Shed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Breaking Free free?
Breaking Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Shift Shed free?
The Shift Shed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Breaking Free or The Shift Shed have ads?
Neither Breaking Free nor The Shift Shed shows ads.

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