Comparison

Shift Matey vs Shift & Hours Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Shift Matey

Features
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Plan your rota and forecast gross pay in seconds, with overtime built in. ShiftMatey turns your shift schedule into clear totals for the pay period. Add shifts on a simple month grid, apply breaks, overtime and allowances, and see a clean breakdown. Built for UK and US shift workers who want clarity without spreadsheets. Key features • Month grid rota + daily list view • Gross pay forecast for weekly or monthly cycles (gross only, no tax/net) • Overtime rules per shift: OT after X hours + multiplier • Break deductions and paid hours calculated automatically • Allowances per shift and optional night multiplier • Shift templates plus custom shift types • Clear breakdown: regular pay, overtime pay, allowances, total • CSV export for the current pay period • Apple Calendar sync (choose or create a ShiftMatey calendar) • Shift reminders and payday reminders • Works offline with local-first storage • Privacy-friendly: no account required How it works Add shifts (or start from a template) Set your rate, breaks and overtime rules View totals, export CSV, or sync to Calendar Who it’s for • Nurses and healthcare teams on days/nights • Offshore and on-call workers with long shifts • Warehouse and logistics teams tracking overtime • Hospitality staff with changing rotas • Anyone paid hourly who wants a quick gross estimate Privacy ShiftMatey is built to be privacy-friendly. No tracking by default and no account required. Your data stays on your device with local-first storage. Download ShiftMatey and keep your rota and gross pay forecast clear.

About

Shift & Hours Tracker

Easily log work hours, track multiple jobs, and manage split shifts. This app provides accurate calculations for overtime and overnight work, with offline functionality and data privacy. Generate reports for payroll or invoices.

Highlights
  • Track multiple jobs with different rates
  • Log multiple shifts per day
  • Automatic overnight shift detection
  • Weekly timesheet view
  • Add notes to shifts
  • Export CSV/XLSX reports
  • 100% offline functionality
Features
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Hours Tracker Made Simple is built for people who just want to track their time and get paid correctly. Whether you work multiple jobs, do split shifts, or handle overnight work, this app keeps everything clear and accurate. No accounts, no cloud sync, no confusion. Your data stays on your device and works fully offline. Log shifts in seconds, review weekly timesheets, and export clean reports for payroll or invoices whenever you need them. Why you'll like it • Track multiple jobs with different hourly rates and currencies • Add multiple shifts per day for split shifts, overtime, or callbacks • Automatic overnight shift detection with correct calculations • Weekly timesheet view with daily totals and a full weekly summary • Add optional breaks per job or per shift • Round time to 15, 30, or 45 minutes, or disable rounding • Add notes to shifts for extra context • Export CSV or XLSX reports for any date range • Export by selected week, current month, or custom dates • Works 100% offline with local SwiftData storage • No sign-ups, no tracking, no auto-copying across weeks Upgrade to Premium: Unlock all premium features like exporting to CSV and Excel. Terms of Use: https://www.harsivo.com/#/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.harsivo.com/#/privacy Subscriptions are billed through Apple and auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings.

Screenshots

Shift Matey4 screens
Shift & Hours Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift Matey at none against Shift & Hours Tracker's 2. Shift Matey also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Shift & Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Shift Matey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shift Matey versus Shift & Hours Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift MateyShift & Hours Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke ThompsonRICHA SRIVASTAVA

In-app purchases

None

Shift Matey

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift & Hours Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Shift Matey free?
Shift Matey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shift & Hours Tracker free?
Shift & Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift Matey or Shift & Hours Tracker have ads?
Neither Shift Matey nor Shift & Hours Tracker shows ads.

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