Comparison

MakeShift Live vs ShiftFlow

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

Head to head
About

MakeShift Live

Manage your staff on the go with this mobile tool. See who's working, assign shifts, and handle requests like time off and late arrivals. Requires a company MakeShift account to use.

Highlights
  • View current and scheduled staff
  • Create and assign shifts
  • Approve time off and shift requests
  • Receive late clock-in notifications
  • Manage timesheets
  • Employee profile and availability viewing
Features
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MakeShift Live brings all of MakeShift’s web features for managers to your iPhone and iPad. It’s the easiest way to manage your staff on the fly, letting you see who’s working, see who’s available, create and assign available shifts, get notified when employees are late, approve time off requests and more. Please note: in order to use MakeShift Live, your company must be a MakeShift customer. Your company will send you an email with an invite to activate your account. This app is only for administrators and managers. If you’re looking for the MakeShift app for employees, please search the AppStore for "MakeShift - People First Scheduling." Features • Quickly see who’s currently working and who’s scheduled to work on any given day • View employee profiles, schedules and availability • Create and assign available shifts • Get notified when employees clock in late • View and edit timesheets • Approve time off, shift exchanges and available shift requests • Use “Time Clock Mode” to let employees clock in and out • So much more

About

ShiftFlow

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

Highlights
  • Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification
  • Smart shift scheduling and availability management
  • One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF)
  • Job code and earnings tracking
  • Time off management
  • Team chat and messaging
Features
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Your team deserves better than messy spreadsheets or clunky and complicated systems. ShiftFlow is a complete time and attendance solution built around how your team actually works. From real-time clock-ins and GPS verification to smart shift scheduling and one-click timesheet exports, we help you save time today — so you can build a stronger business tomorrow. Built for Real Teams, Real Workflows • Get up and running in seconds – No complex setup or onboarding required • Scheduling made simple – Plan shifts and manage availability in one place • Clock-in from anywhere – Use GPS verification, geofencing, and selfie check-ins • Track job codes, earnings, and expenses – Understand where time and money go • Manage time off easily – Approve, decline, or track leave with clarity • Export clean timesheets – Choose CSV or PDF format, filtered by team, job, or date range • Communicate instantly – Team chat, read receipts, and group messaging • Real-time visibility – See who's on the clock at a glance from your home screen What Teams Are Saying “It’s practical, functional, and easy to use.” – Bee. I. g “Good app. Easy to use and friendly. Less paperwork and real-time checking staff attendance.” – BreadNco “Doing payroll just got easy!” – Circle M Ranch “ShiftFlow has been a game-changer for managing our team hours.” – Gloria.WRH “I tried so many others and this one is definitely the best I’ve ever seen.” – J Garoppolo “This app will NOT disappoint. The customer service is amazing.” – Ern Saved by grace “Keeps my work shifts on track — love it!” – danii4358 “I recommend it to every small business owner with employees. It’s amazing!!!” – Deedee Mullen Ready to Simplify Time & Attendance? ShiftFlow is built for real teams who need a reliable, easy-to-use solution for time tracking, scheduling, and payroll. Whether you manage a small crew or a growing workforce, we’re here to help you save time, reduce errors, and focus on what matters most — growing your business. Got questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at team@shiftflow.app. Terms & Conditions: https://www.shiftflow.app/terms-conditions

Screenshots

MakeShift Live4 screens
ShiftFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShiftFlow at 89% against MakeShift Live's 0%. ShiftFlow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 7). MakeShift Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. MakeShift Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShiftFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftFlow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MakeShift Live's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MakeShift Live ships an update every 3 months, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MakeShift Live versus ShiftFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeShift LiveShiftFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppColony Inc.Pixnbit Inc.

Customer experience

MakeShift Live

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ShiftFlow

All ratings2,279 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.4%

Bugs and requests

MakeShift Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ShiftFlow

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues after extended use
  • Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
  • Mileage tracking functionality
  • Improved group management and sharing

In-app purchases

None

MakeShift Live

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

ShiftFlow

Subscriptions13
  • Personal Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Personal Single User Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Team Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Team Monthly Welcome Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Up to 5 Users Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Up to 10 Users Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly3 Days trial$50.001 Year
  • Personal Single User Yearly$50.001 Year
  • Up to 15 Users Monthly$74.991 Month
  • Up to 25 Users Monthly$124.991 Month
  • Team Annual Mid Trial Offer1 Month trial$199.991 Year
  • Team Annual$199.991 Year
  • Up to 5 Users Yearly$250.001 Year

Questions

Is MakeShift Live free?
MakeShift Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftFlow free?
ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MakeShift Live or ShiftFlow?
ShiftFlow is rated higher. MakeShift Live averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ShiftFlow averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do MakeShift Live or ShiftFlow have ads?
Neither MakeShift Live nor ShiftFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MakeShift Live or ShiftFlow?
MakeShift Live ships an update every 3 months, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, MakeShift Live was updated on September 2, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 25, 2026.

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