Comparison

Shift vs MaskID

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

Head to head
About

Shift

Features
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Start your HIIT workout in 3 taps. No setup friction. No clutter. Just a clean, fast interval timer built for people who actually train. Shift is a purpose-built HIIT timer designed for speed. Set your work intervals, rest periods, and rounds — then go. No account required. No ads. No bloated feature set. WHAT SHIFT DOES: — Custom interval configuration: work time, rest time, rounds, sets — Tabata, EMOM, and custom HIIT protocols — Clear audio cues and haptic feedback so you never miss a transition — Visual countdown optimized for glanceability mid-workout — Minimal UI that stays out of your way BUILT FOR: — Home workouts with no equipment — Gym training between sets — CrossFit-style timed circuits — Tabata protocols — Any interval-based training WHY SHIFT: Most timer apps are either too simple (just a stopwatch) or too complex (10 screens before you start). Shift sits in the sweet spot — fully configurable but fast to start. Designed by Credes, a product studio that ships tools people actually use. Start training. Not configuring.

About

MaskID

This app allows you to selectively hide sensitive information on documents before sharing them. It uses on-device OCR to detect private data and offers secure local storage with optional cloud sync. Protect your identity and personal details with customizable masking and secure export options.

Highlights
  • Selective data masking
  • On-device OCR for data detection
  • Local secure vault with Face ID/PIN
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Metadata removal
  • Secure PDF and image export
Features
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MaskID helps you redact IDs, passports, PDFs and photos before sharing them. Hide only the details a recipient does not need, then review the protected copy before sending it. PROTECT WHAT YOU SHARE Cover ID numbers, addresses, signatures, phone numbers, email addresses, bank details and other personal information. Keep required details visible and add a watermark to state the purpose of a copy. REVIEW ON YOUR DEVICE • Capture or import from Camera, Photos and Files. • On-device OCR suggests details that may be sensitive and can work without an internet connection. • Review every suggestion and adjust each mask yourself. You decide what remains visible. • Prepare multi-page PDFs, images, contracts, pay slips, forms and travel documents. • Optional direct import from Google Drive and Dropbox. CHECK THE EXPORTED COPY • Export a flattened, rasterized PDF or image. • Check the export for hidden text and recoverable layers. • Remove common GPS, camera and timestamp metadata from supported exports. • Share the protected copy, not the original. Checks help you review an export, but cannot confirm that you selected every sensitive area. Review every page and the recipient before sharing. KEEP DOCUMENTS PRIVATE • Store documents in an encrypted local library. • Protect the local Vault with Face ID or PIN and AES-GCM encryption. Vault documents stay on your device. • Core protection works without an account. • Optional MaskID Pro iCloud sync stores complete restorable packages for documents outside the Vault in your private CloudKit database. FREE AND PRO MaskID Free includes manual masks, on-device OCR suggestions, protected export and the local Vault. Free supports up to 10 documents processed cumulatively. MaskID Pro adds unlimited processing, batch tools, additional mask styles, image controls, purpose workflows and optional cloud features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lbernardo-dev.github.io/apps/en/case-studies/shield/privacy/

Screenshots

Shift4 screens
MaskID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift at none against MaskID's 3. Shift also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. MaskID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shift versus MaskID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftMaskID
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCredes Techlabs Private LimitedLester Romero Bernardo

In-app purchases

None

Shift

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MaskID

Subscriptions2
  • MaskID Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MaskID Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • MaskID Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

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

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