Comparison

Alt vs Shiftwell

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

Head to head
About

Alt

This app uses on-device AI to transcribe voice recordings into clean notes and summaries. It prioritizes privacy by processing all audio and text locally, offering unlimited use with no hidden limits or trials. Supports over 100 languages and works offline.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing
  • High-quality transcripts
  • Key-point summaries
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Offline functionality
  • 100+ language support
  • Audio file saving
Features
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Alt turns meetings, lectures, and interviews into clear notes and transcripts. Transcribe locally on your device—even offline and without minute caps—or use cloud mode when you want maximum accuracy. Choose how your audio is transcribed · On-device — transcription is processed locally on your iPhone or iPad, works offline, and has no minute caps. Requires an A14 chip or later, or an M1 chip or later. · Cloud — use it right away on any device, no model to install. Cross-device Sync is optional and uses Alt's servers. If you enable it, your notes and recording files are uploaded so they're available on your other devices. Whether it's a long class or a sensitive meeting, pick the mode that fits. What you can do with Alt · High-quality transcripts powered by our own speech engine · Key-point summaries for voice recordings and memos · On-device transcription that runs locally and works offline · Transcription in 100 languages with live translation · Save audio files so you can replay them anytime Record meetings and lectures to build your knowledge base. Subscription Information Alt offers automatically renewing subscriptions for premium features and advanced AI tools. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.altalt.io/privacy

About

Shiftwell

Features
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Shiftwell is the shift work planner that protects your sleep, not just your schedule. Built for nurses, first responders, hospitality, factory, logistics, and on-call staff — anyone on rotating, night, or changing shifts. Plan your roster and recover from it, all in one app. Instead of fighting your rota, Shiftwell works with it — mapping your sleep, caffeine, and recovery to your real shifts so you wake up rested. PLAN YOUR SHIFTS - Clean shift calendar — add one-off shifts or save rotation patterns like "2 on, 3 off" - Custom shift types with codes, colors, times, and overtime - Public-holiday tracking and a week-start that matches your country SLEEP & RECOVER SMARTER - Personalized sleep windows and nap timing based on your next shift - Caffeine tracker with a real half-life model — know when to stop drinking coffee - Light-therapy guidance to steer your body clock - Guided breathing and body-scan sessions to decompress TRACK HOW YOU'RE DOING - Quick mood, stress, and fatigue check-ins - Daily habits: hydration, movement, screen cutoff, sleep quality - Commute-safety check: know when you're too tired to drive MADE FOR REAL LIFE - Works offline; syncs across your devices when you sign in - 13 languages and light/dark themes Stop running on empty. Download Shiftwell and build a schedule your body can actually recover from. Subscription details: Shiftwell offers auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shiftwell.calmon.app/privacy

Screenshots

Alt3 screens
Shiftwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alt at every 2 days against Shiftwell's every 4 days. Shiftwell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Alt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Shiftwell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alt ships an update every 2 days, Shiftwell every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alt versus Shiftwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltShiftwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClapAuthkeep pty ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alt

Subscriptions2
  • Alt Pro(Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Alt Pro(Annual)$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Shiftwell

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Alt free?
Alt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shiftwell free?
Shiftwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alt or Shiftwell have ads?
Neither Alt nor Shiftwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alt or Shiftwell?
Alt ships an update every 2 days, and Shiftwell every 4 days. Most recently, Alt was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shiftwell on October 15, 2026.

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