# FireSync Shift Calendar vs Chief Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: FireSync Shift Calendar at 4.8 against Chief Mobile's 3.4. FireSync Shift Calendar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 40). Chief Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

FireSync Shift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FireSync Shift Calendar has 9.1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FireSync Shift Calendar's written reviews are positive against 67% of Chief Mobile's.

FireSync Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 months, Chief Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireSync Shift Calendar | Chief Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-shift-calendar/id811674374/reviews)** | [3.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chief-mobile/id863837243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 67.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 176 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ForceReadiness.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/412513833) | [Chief Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/863837246) |

## What reviewers say

### FireSync Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firesync-shift-calendar/id811674374)

This app is a comprehensive calendar designed for firefighters, offering robust shift tracking, event management, and cloud integration. It allows users to manage trades, overtime, and personal events, with features like CertTracker and Expenditure tracking. It also syncs with other calendars and devices for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Firefighter shift schedule tracking, Event management (trades, overtime, personal), Cloud integration with FireSync Enterprise™, CertTracker and Expenditure tracking, Customizable shift editor, Year and month calendar views, Report generation and emailing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Share capable
- 👍 Perfect setup
- 👍 User friendly and simple
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Randomly deletes events
- 🔒 Trouble with calendar access
- 🐛 Holiday icon disappeared
- 🐛 Erased all info
- 🐛 Verification not working

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deletes events
- Trouble with calendar access
- Holiday icon disappeared
- Erased all info
- Verification not working

**Requested features**

- Color customization for days
- Shift designation by number
- Custom FLSA start/end dates
- Customizable pay days
- Shift trade feature


### Chief Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chief-mobile/id863837243)

Receive and map emergency dispatches from your 911 center with redundant alerting. Get instant push notifications for new incidents, view details and maps, and stay updated on personnel messages and schedules. Update your status and track response ETAs.

**Highlights:** Redundant Tone & CAD alerting, Receive and map 911 dispatches, Push notifications for new incidents, Personnel message communication, Update status and track ETA, View company and personal schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FireSync Shift Calendar free?

FireSync Shift Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chief Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FireSync Shift Calendar or Chief Mobile?

FireSync Shift Calendar is rated higher. FireSync Shift Calendar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Chief Mobile averages 3.4 from 40 ratings.

### Do FireSync Shift Calendar or Chief Mobile have ads?

Neither FireSync Shift Calendar nor Chief Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FireSync Shift Calendar or Chief Mobile?

FireSync Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 months, and Chief Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, FireSync Shift Calendar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Chief Mobile on September 21, 2026.

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