# Solace vs ShiftDad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solace at none against ShiftDad's 5. Solace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.5). ShiftDad's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftDad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Solace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftDad has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solace | ShiftDad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solace-stay-focused/id6762177137/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftdad/id6791441353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Levon Malkhasian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893245761) | [benjamin elton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772812946) |

## What reviewers say

### Solace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solace-stay-focused/id6762177137)

This app removes willpower from focus sessions by requiring a physical NFC tag scan to start and end. It leverages system-level blocking for apps, websites, and adult content, and prevents its own deletion during active sessions. Optional alarms also require an NFC scan to dismiss.

**Highlights:** NFC-locked focus sessions, System-level app and website blocking, Optional NFC-gated alarms, Multiple focus modes, On-device processing, no cloud, Focus statistics tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShiftDad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftdad/id6791441353)

This app helps shift-working dads track habits and routines, ensuring that on-shift days don't break streaks. It prioritizes family, fitness, mind, and hustle, offering a shared family calendar and to-do list.

**Highlights:** Schedule-aware habit tracking, Automatic shift rotation logging, Family-first point system, Rank ladder with streak recovery, Integrated to-do list, Family sync for shared calendars, Cloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Dad Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Shift Dad Pro | $15.99 | per month |
| Shift Dad Pro | $33.99 | per year |
| Shift Dad Pro | $33.99 | per year |
| Shift Dad Pro | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solace free?

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

### Is ShiftDad free?

ShiftDad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solace or ShiftDad?

Solace is rated higher. Solace averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ShiftDad averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Solace or ShiftDad have ads?

Neither Solace nor ShiftDad 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.*