# ShiftCal® for CalFire vs TimeCount

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeCount at 79% against ShiftCal® for CalFire's 0%. TimeCount also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). ShiftCal® for CalFire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

TimeCount is free to download; ShiftCal® for CalFire costs $3.99 up front. TimeCount sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ShiftCal® for CalFire asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeCount holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCount has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShiftCal® for CalFire's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCount's.

ShiftCal® for CalFire ships an update every 14 months, TimeCount every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftCal® for CalFire | TimeCount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-for-calfire/id837168207/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wesley Erickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/710639944) | [App Forgeron LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752099187) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftCal® for CalFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-for-calfire/id837168207)

This shift calendar displays the "bump" schedule used by CalFire in Riverside County, California, and by individual agencies. It is specifically designed for shift work and not for general appointments.

**Highlights:** CalFire "bump" schedule display, Agency-specific schedule support, Shift work focus, Designed for Riverside County, CA

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeCount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecount-countdown-and-widget/id1497946231)

Easily track and celebrate special life moments with beautiful countdowns. Never miss an important event like birthdays, vacations, or anniversaries with customizable widgets and timely reminders. Enjoy a visually appealing experience for all your upcoming occasions.

**Highlights:** Countdown to special events, Home screen widgets, Event reminders, Personalized countdown calendar, Unlimited free event tracking, Beautiful event imagery

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds
- 🔔 Helpful reminders
- 📆 Tracks days since and until events
- 💡 Versatile countdown options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for widgets
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔔 Frequent subscription prompts
- 🐛 Inconsistent countdown display
- 🔒 Sync issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Countdown not updating correctly
- App crashes on certain actions
- Subscription issues and lack of support

**Requested features**

- Ability to share events with others
- More free customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftCal® for CalFire free?

ShiftCal® for CalFire costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TimeCount free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftCal® for CalFire or TimeCount?

TimeCount is rated higher. ShiftCal® for CalFire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TimeCount averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do ShiftCal® for CalFire or TimeCount have ads?

Neither ShiftCal® for CalFire nor TimeCount shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftCal® for CalFire or TimeCount?

ShiftCal® for CalFire ships an update every 14 months, and TimeCount every 9 days. Most recently, ShiftCal® for CalFire was updated on September 30, 2026 and TimeCount on October 18, 2026.

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