# MakeShift

> MakeShift, people first scheduling for shift workers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.appcolony.makeshift.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.appcolony.makeshift.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ca.appcolony.makeshift.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppColony
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 100,846
- **Rating:** 3.68 / 5 (195 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.28.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2014-01-10
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.appcolony.makeshift.android)
- **Website:** [http://makeshift.ca](http://makeshift.ca/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.makeshift.ca/privacy/](http://www.makeshift.ca/privacy/)

## Description

**MakeShift** is a convenient scheduling app designed for shift workers to manage their work schedules efficiently. It enables users to view their current shift schedules, pick up extra shifts, set availability, request time off, trade shifts with co-workers, and receive instant notifications about schedule updates. The app also supports clocking in and out directly via the phone, syncing schedules to calendars, and staying informed with company news.

Exclusively available to employees whose employers use MakeShift, this tool enhances workplace communication, simplifies scheduling, and helps workers balance their work and personal lives. MakeShift makes managing complex shift patterns effortless and transparent, improving overall shift work experience.

## Rankings

- #220,788 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `ca.appcolony.makeshift.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Useful for employee scheduling and shift management.
- Allows supervisors to share and modify schedules.

### Cons

- Frequent network connectivity issues.
- Lack of push notifications for schedule changes.
- Poor app design and user experience.
- Inability to signal unavailability easily.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.appcolony.makeshift.android)