ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire vs The Talker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire
This utility app displays the Baltimore City Fire Department shift schedule. It highlights vacation and impact days, and can show paydays. Users can switch between Local 734 and Local 964 schedules.
- Shift schedule display
- Vacation day highlighting
- Impact day highlighting
- Payday display
- Local 734/964 schedule switching
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This is a shift calendar that displays the Baltimore City Fire Department shift schedule including "vacation" days (which are outlined) and "impact" days (which are displayed in an alternate color). The user may elect to display labels for these days in the calendar grid, as well as paydays. Switch between display of Local 734 and Local 964 schedules at will. Note: this application is a shift calendar; it is not an appointment calendar.
The Talker
This communication tool uses images to represent words and phrases, allowing users to tap and speak their thoughts. It features a smart search and organized categories for easy navigation, making it ideal for children and individuals with speech impairments.
- Tap to speak functionality
- Image-based communication
- Smart search for quick access
- Organized categories and subcategories
- Interactive expression tool
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The Talker is a simple, powerful communication tool designed for kids, individuals with speech impairments, or anyone who benefits from a visual and interactive way to express themselves. Key Features: Tap to Speak: Each image represents a word or phrase. Tap any image and The Talker says the word or phrase out loud. Smart Search: Quickly find what you're looking for using the built-in search bar. Organized Categories: All images are sorted into easy-to-navigate categories and subcategories, accessible through buttons at the top of the screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Talker at Free against ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire's $6.99. The Talker also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0). ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
The Talker is free to download; ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Talker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire | The Talker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Wesley Erickson | Jacklyn Zarrilli |
Customer experience
ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire
The Talker
In-app purchases
ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire
No in-app purchases
The Talker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire free?
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