# ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire vs The Talker

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 (#68 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire | The Talker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-for-baltimore-fire/id961191097/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talker/id6746683494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Wesley Erickson](https://appshunter.io/developer/710639944) | [Jacklyn Zarrilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817862949) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-for-baltimore-fire/id961191097)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Shift schedule display, Vacation day highlighting, Impact day highlighting, Payday display, Local 734/964 schedule switching

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Talker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talker/id6746683494)

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.

**Highlights:** Tap to speak functionality, Image-based communication, Smart search for quick access, Organized categories and subcategories, Interactive expression tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire free?

ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Talker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire or The Talker?

The Talker is rated higher. ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Talker averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire or The Talker have ads?

Neither ShiftCal® for Baltimore Fire nor The Talker shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*