ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire vs Birdie+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
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.
- 48/48 shift rotation support
- Rotating Days Off (RDO) display
- Optional payday display
- Used by DoD agencies
- Specialized for fire departments
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ShiftCal for Camp Pendleton Fire Department is a shift calendar for 48/48 rotation with support for Rotating Days Off (RDO's), which are displayed in an alternate color. ShiftCal also optionally displays paydays. This schedule is also used by other DoD agencies, such as Vandenberg AFB Fire Department. Note: ShiftCal is a shift calendar; it is not an event/appointment calendar.
Birdie+
This personal safety alarm app connects to a dedicated device to provide quick access to emergency support. It offers features like on-call check-ins, excuse-to-leave calls, location sharing, and a loud siren for immediate assistance.
- 24/7 On-call representative check-ins
- Excuse-to-leave call feature
- Location sharing with designated friends
- Loud siren activation
- Bluetooth device connectivity
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We envision a world where women are safe. Birdie+ is a modern personal safety alarm made for women, by women. Welcome to our completely rebuilt, brand-new 2024 app. Your Birdie+ device connects seamlessly with this app to empower you in your daily activities—whether you're walking the dog, going for a run, crossing campus, or leaving work at night. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and use Birdie+ to quickly reach out for support. We have thoughtfully incorporated the valuable feedback and reviews from our users to make this version even better. Thank you to everyone who helped us enhance the product! Safety features include: • ON-CALL-REP (24/7) Push the button 2x. We call to check-in and can stay on the phone until you reach your destination or send first responders if needed. • EXCUSE-TO-LEAVE CALL Push the button 1x to initiate a pre-recorded call giving you a tactful way out of an uncomfortable situation. • LOCATION SHARING Push and hold the button for 3 seconds to send your location to your designated friends. • LOUD SIREN Pull the top pin to activate the loud siren and bring all eyes on you. OUR SOCIAL MISSION She’s Birdie is excited to give 5% to our partner organizations that passionately support women’s safety, shelter, and health. Please visit our website to learn more. Visit www.shesbirdie.com to shop our personal safety alarms. *The App uses the background connection to a birdie+ device via Bluetooth so that when the user activates the device, the app sends an alert together with the user's location to our 24/7 reps (provided by Noonlight https://www.noonlight.com). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Birdie+ at Free against ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire's $6.99. Birdie+ also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support 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
Birdie+ is free to download; ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire costs $6.99 up front. Birdie+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire asks for nothing beyond the download.
Birdie+ holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Birdie+ has 39 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 16% of Birdie+'s.
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire ships an update every 14 months, Birdie+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire | Birdie+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.4 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 16.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 39 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Wesley Erickson | Birdie Love LLC |
Customer experience
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
Birdie+
In-app purchases
ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire
No in-app purchases
Birdie+
- Birdie+ monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Birdie+ annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Birdie+ annual + 3 Month Trial3 Months trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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