Shift Core — Offline Shift Logging App for Field Teams
Shift Core is an offline shift logging app that runs entirely on your device — log tasks, capture photos, and generate PDF reports without an internet connection. Because everything stores locally on a secure on-device database, there is no account to create, no cloud to trust, and no subscription to maintain.
Whether you use Shift Core on Android or Windows, at a desk or somewhere with no signal at all, it works the same way — fast, private, and fully on-device. Get in touch to learn more about how AOT Dynamics builds offline-first software.
The Offline Shift Logging App That Works Wherever You Are
Built for the Dead Zones
Most apps still rely on the cloud, which means they lock up or fail the moment your signal drops. Shift Core is different — a true offline shift logging app with zero-cloud architecture that never slows down, no matter where you are. No signal required, no syncing delays, no interruptions.
How Shift Core Works
Start your shift and log everything locally. Capture photos, detailed notes, and digital signatures without a connection. When you’re ready, generate full PDF reports or secure local backups directly from your device. Everything stays on your device at all times — nothing is sent to external servers.
On-Device Insights
Track shift performance, task completion trends, and pass/fail inspection rates instantly. All analytics are processed directly on your device — no waiting for syncing or network access before your data is ready.
Zero-Cloud Security
Your data is exclusively yours. A 100% local database architecture ensures your sensitive operational logs remain completely immune to remote cloud data breaches. Now with optional AES-256 on-device encryption and biometric app lock — your data stays unreadable without you.
Rapid Task Logging
Execute pass/fail checks, attach multi-photo proof, and capture digital signatures in seconds. Scan barcodes directly into work order fields. Because all logging happens locally, there are no delays caused by network latency or server timeouts.
Audit-Ready Reporting
Automatically compile logged tasks, photos, and signatures into professional PDF summaries and CSV billing exports — ready to share directly from the job site. Reports are generated entirely on-device and available immediately, even without internet access.
Works Offline. Wherever You Are. Always.
Shift Core is a professional shift logging and reporting app that works entirely on your device. Because every feature works completely offline, there’s no internet required, no account to create, and no cloud. Your data stays private — it never leaves your device.
- ✓Start & End Shifts —Timed shifts with start/end timestamps. The active shift screen shows a live banner and floating action button for adding tasks.
- ✓Explicit Task Timing —Tap Start Task to begin a live elapsed counter; tap End Task to record the duration. Intentional, not automatic.
- ✓Pass / Fail / Retest Results —Color-coded result buttons per task. A live header counter tracks results across the shift.
- ✓Photo Capture —Multiple photos per task with a full-screen in-app viewer.
- ✓Task Notes —Collapsible note field on each task card, auto-saved as you type.
- ✓Duplicate Tasks —One-tap task duplication for repetitive work.
- ✓WO# Template & Auto-increment —Set a work order format once in Settings (e.g. WO-2026-001). Every new task pre-fills with the next number in sequence — no manual entry needed.
- ✓Barcode Scanner —NEWTap the scan icon on the WO# field to open the built-in barcode scanner. Point at any barcode on your work order paperwork — the number fills in instantly. Supports Code 128, Code 39, QR and all common formats.
- ✓Professional PDF Reports —Full shift report with tasks, times, results, photos and signatures. Choose a photo layout or a compact two-column text-only format.
- ✓Company Branding —Upload your company logo and choose an accent colour — applied to report headers, dividers and task badges.
- ✓Email Share Template —NEWSet a default subject and body for sharing PDF reports. The {date} placeholder fills in automatically — ready to send without editing.
- ✓Signature Capture —Touch-drawn signatures per task or per report. Embedded directly in the PDF.
- ✓Shift History Search —Full-text search across tasks, locations and items. Filter by date range — this week, this month, or a custom range.
- ✓Archive Instead of Delete —Long-press a shift to archive it. Restore any archived shift from the dedicated Archive screen.
- ✓Analytics Dashboard —Shift counts, pass/fail rates, 30-day task trend chart and top-task breakdown — all from your local data.
- ✓Billing Export —Export any date range as a CSV or PDF billing report. Columns include task, location, item, WO#, start/end times, hours and comments.
- ✓Auto-backup on Shift Close —A backup is created automatically every time you end a shift — no schedule to configure.
- ✓Backup Integrity Verification —Every backup is verified immediately after writing. A colour-coded status badge shows whether your data is protected.
- ✓Restore to a New Device —Pick a backup file, verify the record counts, confirm — your shifts are restored without any account or cloud service.
- ✓Full Data Export —Export a ZIP of all shifts, tasks, photos and backups for offsite storage.
- ✓Task Name Presets —Save reusable task names with testing and work-order flags. Link a preset to a specific location for faster task creation.
- ✓Location & Item Presets —Dropdown presets for locations and items so common entries are one tap away.
- ✓Dark Mode —System, light or OLED dark theme — your choice persists across sessions.
- ✓App Lock & On-Device Encryption —NEWSet a passphrase to lock the app. Unlock with your passphrase, fingerprint, or face. Shift data is encrypted on the device and tied to your passphrase — unreadable without it.
- ✓100% Offline —Shift Core never connects to the internet. All data is stored locally on your device — no servers, no accounts, no third parties.
- ✓No Data Collection —No analytics, no crash reporting, no tracking of any kind. Your work data is yours alone.
- ✓One-Time Purchase —Pay once, own it forever. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no feature gating.
- ✓Guided First-Launch Tour —NEWLive coach-mark spotlights walk you through starting your first shift, adding a task, and generating a report — no manual to read.
- No subscription, ever
- No account or login required
- No in-app purchases or feature gating
- Available on Android & Windows
- Free updates within the major version
| Feature | Shift Core ★ Our App | iAuditor | Jobber | ClockShark | Paper & Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works fully offline | ✓ 100% offline | ⚠ Sync required | ✗ Cloud only | ✗ Cloud only | ✓ Yes |
| Data stays on your device | ✓ Never leaves device | ✗ Cloud-stored | ✗ Cloud-stored | ✗ Cloud-stored | ✓ Local files |
| On-device encryption | ✓ AES-256, passphrase-based | ✗ Cloud-encrypted | ✗ Cloud-encrypted | ✗ Cloud-encrypted | ✗ No |
| No monthly subscription | ✓ One-time purchase | ✗ Subscription | ✗ From ~$49/mo | ✗ Per user/mo | ✓ Free |
| No account or login required | ✓ No account needed | ✗ Account required | ✗ Account required | ✗ Account required | ✓ N/A |
| PDF shift reports — on device | ✓ Full custom PDF | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Basic reports | ✗ Manual only |
| Custom PDF branding (logo + colour) | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Limited | ⚠ Limited | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Per-task photo capture | ✓ Multiple per task | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Digital signature capture | ✓ Per task or per report | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Barcode scanning for work orders | ✓ Built-in scanner | ⚠ Limited | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Pass / Fail / Retest workflow | ✓ Built-in, per task type | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Work order number tracking | ✓ Template + auto-increment | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Limited | ⚠ Manual |
| Billing export (CSV + PDF with per-task hours) | ✓ Single shift or date range | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ⚠ Manual |
| Analytics dashboard | ✓ Pass rates, trends, stats | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Local backup & restore to new device | ✓ Verified, with history log | ✗ Cloud backup only | ✗ Cloud backup only | ✗ Cloud backup only | ⚠ Manual copy |
| Shift archiving (soft delete + restore) | ✓ Archive & restore anytime | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Privacy — no data collection | ✓ Guaranteed — no internet | ✗ Data on their servers | ✗ Data on their servers | ✗ Data on their servers | ✓ Local only |