Comparison

Shyft vs Gatewise

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

Head to head
About

Shyft

This app helps employees manage their work schedules, swap shifts with colleagues, and communicate with their team. It allows users to find coverage for shifts they can't work or pick up extra shifts for additional income. Managers can also use it to post open shifts and manage team schedules.

Highlights
  • Swap shifts with team members
  • Message coworkers
  • Manage work schedules
  • Find coverage for shifts
  • Pick up extra work shifts
  • Request time off
  • Post open shifts (admin)
Features
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Shyft empowers employees to swap their shifts, message team members, and manage schedules, all from their mobile device. Every day, users rely on Shyft to help make real time adjustments to their work schedule and stay connected with their team. Whether you need one important shift covered, or you are looking to broadcast thousands of shifts, Shyft is here to help. VIEW YOUR WORK SCHEDULE Access and manage your work schedule on your mobile device. View shifts you are working, all shift details, and get push notification reminders before each shift. FIND COVERAGE FOR YOUR SHIFT Can’t make it to work? No problem! Post your shift on the Shift Marketplace and find coverage from another team member. Once a manager approves, you are off the hook! PICK UP EXTRA WORK SHIFTS Looking to earn extra income? Pick up shifts by browsing available work opportunities on the Shift Marketplace. Tap on a shift to apply. Once you are approved, head in to work! COMMUNICATE WITH YOU TEAM Stay connected without trading phone numbers with your coworkers. Access the Community tab to send direct messages or post multimedia on team channels. REQUEST TIME OFF Make time off requests for days you need off in your calendar. View accrual balances, and submit the request for managers to approve. TAKE VOLUNTARY TIME OFF When VTO opportunities are made available, tap to apply and offer to take the day off. Once approved, enjoy your day off! ADMIN FEATURES: POST OPEN SHIFTS Broadcast 1 or 100s of open shifts with the tap of a button. If you need team members to work, post a shift, add a description, and select the group. Then manage applications as they come in. APPROVE AND DENY SHIFTS Review and approve or deny shift swap applications between team members, and for manager posted shifts. Manage multiple applications all on one shift card. VIEW TEAM ROSTERS Manage the daily roster and see which employees are working when. View job positions and shift start/end times. Add Open Shifts and VTOs directly from the roster card. POST ANNOUNCEMENTS Post announcements with read receipts. Send announcements to your location on a team channel, and see who has marked the announcement as read. SHARE PHOTO SCHEDULES Still using paper scheduling? Take a photo of a printed schedule to send to your team. Team members will be able to view the schedule in their shift calendar. MANAGE USERS & GROUPS View all location team members and approve or deny users into the location. Create new groups for shift posting and communication channels to send messages. Have a question? Tap Send Feedback in the app or visit support.myshyft.com.

About

Gatewise

This app streamlines apartment and residential complex management for administrators, residents, and gatekeepers. It facilitates tower and flat organization, resident onboarding, communication, and visitor tracking, fostering a more organized and harmonious living environment.

Highlights
  • Tower and flat management
  • Resident self-registration
  • Customizable permissions
  • Community engagement tools
  • Visitor tracking
  • Direct communication
Features
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Welcome to Gate Wise, the ultimate solution for apartment and residential complex management! Our app is designed to simplify the lives of both administrators and residents by providing a comprehensive set of tools for managing towers, flats, maintenance charges and resident details efficiently. For Administrators: Tower & Flat Management: Easily add and organize all the towers and flats within your residential complex. Our intuitive interface allows for a seamless setup and management process. Resident Management: Directly add residents to their respective flats or empower them to self-register, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. Keep track of all resident information in one place, making management hassle-free. Customizable Permissions: Maintain control by assigning different levels of access and permissions to residents, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure. For Residents: Self-Registration: Join your apartment community with a straightforward self-registration process. Simply select your tower and flat, and fill in your details to get started. Stay Informed: Receive important updates and notifications directly through the app. Whether it's maintenance schedules, community events, or important announcements, you'll never miss out. Community Engagement: Connect with your neighbors and management. Share concerns, suggestions, or start discussions about community improvement—all within a few taps. For Gatekeepers: Visitor Tracking: Utilize a powerful visitor management tool to monitor and log visitor access, ensuring community safety. Direct Communication: Communicate directly with residents and management for visitor approvals, ensuring a smooth and secure visitor experience. Why Choose Gate Wise? User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app with ease, thanks to our simple and intuitive design. Secure & Reliable: Your data's security is our top priority. We always use robust security measures to protect your information. Enhanced Communication: Bridge the gap between residents and management, ensuring a harmonious living environment for all. Gate Wise is more than just a management tool; it's a community builder that fosters a positive and organized living experience for everyone involved. Download now and take the first step towards a more managed and harmonious residential community.

Screenshots

Shyft4 screens
Gatewise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shyft at 4.8 against Gatewise's 3.0. Shyft also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 2). Gatewise's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shyft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shyft has 31K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shyft ships an update every 5 weeks, Gatewise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shyft versus Gatewise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShyftGatewise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (31K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB63 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShyft Technologies, Inc.Vinay Angadi

Customer experience

Shyft

All ratings30,777 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative47.1%

Gatewise

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Shyft

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications not working properly
  • Shifts disappearing from the app
  • Constant log-out issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to sync work schedule to personal calendar
  • Option to cancel shift coverage requests
  • Improved real-time schedule updates

Gatewise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shyft

No in-app purchases

None

Gatewise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shyft free?
Shyft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gatewise free?
Gatewise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shyft or Gatewise?
Shyft is rated higher. Shyft averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Gatewise averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shyft or Gatewise have ads?
Neither Shyft nor Gatewise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shyft or Gatewise?
Shyft ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gatewise every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shyft was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gatewise on October 4, 2026.

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