# M vs Shift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against Shift's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

M ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M-JET FLASHER GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868671631) | [伟 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858588686) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-jet-flasher/id6781875320)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-contact-export-and-backup/id6790424072)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Export | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Shift free?

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

### Do M or Shift have ads?

Neither M nor Shift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Shift?

M ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift fortnightly. Most recently, M was updated on October 5, 2026 and Shift on October 5, 2026.

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