# Shift by GSI vs Boston Y

The clearest difference is rating: Shift by GSI at 5.0 against Boston Y's 1.6. Boston Y's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shift by GSI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boston Y has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift by GSI | Boston Y |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-by-gsi/id6761119037/reviews)** | [1.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-y/id6790916289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keith Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887871140) | [Attollo Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955272662) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift by GSI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-by-gsi/id6761119037)

Automatically track walks, bike rides, and transit trips to earn rewards and see your environmental impact. Stay motivated with streaks, badges, and community challenges. Discover new ways to get around and reduce your carbon footprint.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip detection (walk, bike, transit), Earn Shift Experience Points (XP), Local business rewards, Streaks and badges for motivation, Community leaderboards and challenges, Route suggestions and guides, School challenges for teachers

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boston Y

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-y/id6790916289)

Connect with your local YMCA for well-being activities. Track progress, view schedules, sign up for programs, and check in easily using your phone. Stay informed about events and updates.

**Highlights:** Track progress, View class schedules, Sign up for programs, Volunteer opportunities, Check-in with phone, Get real-time updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift by GSI free?

Shift by GSI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Boston Y free?

Boston Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shift by GSI or Boston Y?

Shift by GSI is rated higher. Shift by GSI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Boston Y averages 1.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do Shift by GSI or Boston Y have ads?

Neither Shift by GSI nor Boston Y shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*