# ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire vs SafeStop

The clearest difference is price: SafeStop at Free against ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire's $6.99. SafeStop also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (445 vs 1). ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SafeStop is free to download; ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SafeStop holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SafeStop has 445 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire's written reviews are positive against 13% of SafeStop's.

ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire ships an update every 14 months, SafeStop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire | SafeStop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-camp-pendleton-fire/id837475908/reviews) | **[4.1 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safestop/id1524341157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **445** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wesley Erickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/710639944) | [ByteCurve](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511203867) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-camp-pendleton-fire/id837475908)

This app provides a specialized shift calendar for the Camp Pendleton Fire Department, accommodating 48/48 rotations and displaying Rotating Days Off (RDOs) in a distinct color. It can also optionally show paydays, and is used by other DoD agencies.

**Highlights:** 48/48 shift rotation support, Rotating Days Off (RDO) display, Optional payday display, Used by DoD agencies, Specialized for fire departments

**In-app purchases:** none


### SafeStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safestop/id1524341157)

Track your child's school bus in real-time on a map and receive alerts for zone arrivals and departures. Streamline communication with the school district and manage access for multiple caregivers. Protects privacy with unique access codes and student IDs.

**Highlights:** Real-time map-based bus locator, Customizable alert zones, Push notification alerts, District-to-parent messaging, Caregiver access management, Bus substitution updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Real-time bus location tracking when working
- 🔔 Timely notifications for bus arrival at school
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- ⚡ Fast and accurate tracking during functional periods
- 😌 Provides peace of mind for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable tracking functionality
- 📵 Bus location frequently disappears from map
- 🔔 Notifications fail to trigger or arrive late
- ⏱️ Significant lag in real-time location updates
- 🔄 App requires frequent reinstallation to function

**Reported bugs**

- Bus disappears halfway through route
- Notifications fail to trigger for zone entries
- Location data shows 2+ hours old information
- App locks users out after a few days of use
- Cannot find student error message

**Requested features**

- Display bus route numbers on map
- Show multiple buses for families with multiple children
- Improve notification accuracy for zone-based alerts
- Add bus number visibility during tracking
- Restore previous version features that worked better


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire free?

ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SafeStop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire or SafeStop?

SafeStop is rated higher. ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SafeStop averages 4.1 from 445 ratings.

### Do ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire or SafeStop have ads?

Neither ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire nor SafeStop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire or SafeStop?

ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire ships an update every 14 months, and SafeStop every 6 months. Most recently, ShiftCal®  Camp Pendleton Fire was updated on October 16, 2026 and SafeStop on October 17, 2026.

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