# Shift Calendar — user reviews > 68 indexed App Store user reviews of Shift Calendar by Gil Estes, rated 2.30/5 from 71 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar/id355449249/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar/id355449249.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 40 ## What do users think of Shift Calendar? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🎨 Customizable shift colors - ✅ Works for basic schedules - 📝 Notes feature is great - 🔄 Smoothly running after updates **Cons** - 💸 Waste of money - 🚫 Only allows certain schedules - 📉 Outdated and not updated - ❌ Incompatible with new iOS - 😵 Confusing multiple apps **Commonly reported bugs** - Download did not complete - App keeps crashing - App does not open - App is inoperable after Apple update - App crashes when opening date and adding notes - App disappears after iOS update - App not compatible with latest iOS - App crashes when trying to open - App crashes when trying to open it closes back - Update 14.2 made app crash - App will not open since last IOS update - App ceased working upon 14.2 iOS update - App will not open, crashes immediately - App needs to be updated to new IOS - App will not even open with new iPhone update - App needs an update - App crashes every time you enter a note - App closes every time you try to enter information - App closes as soon as you try to type anything in the notes - Crashes when I add notes - App shuts down when you hit the space bar - App will shut down when you hit the space bar - App crashes and does not save information - App crashes when entering notes for specific days - App crashes when hitting the return key - App crashes when adding notes **Most requested features** - Accommodate 48/96 schedules - Support for 4 on 4 off shifts - Support for 5 days on, 4 days off schedules - Support for split shifts (2x10hrs off 24 then 2x14hrs then off for 4 days) - Add more shift variations - Update Kelly Style app - Add built-in alarm for shift days - Allow multiple calendars - More shift color options - Faster month/year scrolling - Auto-generated payday - Add more custom markers (T, M, etc.) - Option to change pattern like Kelly shift calendar - Notify of scheduled events ## Newest reviews (17 of 68) ### 3/5 — Need to adjust. *2023-04-03* With a majority of departments going to a 48/96 schedule, this app needs to be updated to accommodate. If there is a way to configure it for that schedule already, I have not found it. **Developer response:** Yes it will easily handle that schedule. Provide an email and I’ll be happy to assist. ### 4/5 — App no working *2020-12-01* Any way to get the app to work again? The latest update from Apple has made the app inoperable. ### 3/5 — Update 14.2 made app crash! Can you fix App? *2020-11-26* When are you going to update calendar?? You need to keep up with your app ### 2/5 — Update!!! *2020-11-26, version 6.3* Is there a timeframe on when this app will get an update??? It will not open since the last IOS update. ### 4/5 — 14.2 iOS update *2020-11-24* This app ceased working upon 14.2 iOS update press on the icon from home screen and nothing goes right back to home screen had a lot of important dates on that app what gives? By the way the app is still working on my wife’s phone which is an eight my phone is at 10 does that help at all? ### 3/5 — Update *2020-11-07* I also liked the this shift calendar. But now it needs an update. iOS update ### 1/5 — Only 1 shift *2018-12-06, version 6.3* This app is no just good if you work 24 hour shift. Waste or money. Don’t buy. ### 1/5 — Help? *2018-06-04, version 6.3* Anyway you can make it to where there is 24on, 24off, 24on, 24off 24on then off for 4 days ? ### 1/5 — Needs more shifts *2018-05-21, version 6.3* This only has the one on two off style. Some departments work 24 hrs on and 24 hrs off for three days then have four days off. Would be nice if there were more options ### 1/5 — Be more clear of shif options *2018-04-07* Make it known not in small print that this only covers 3 shift schemes. Dont suggest shift cal kelly, because it does not work with the new ios update. That is what ive had for years and there is not an updated version for the new ios, that apple finally decided to update me to automatically. Now ive paid for an app that is not compatible with my shift scheme. ### 1/5 — Dumb *2018-02-06, version 6.3* Stupid you can’t change the shift schedule like you used to in older version waste of my money ### 1/5 — No shift options *2018-02-02* There is no option to change schedule from 24 on /48 off. In our area they work a on/ off schedule for 5 days then off 4 days. Please update app to include variation. ### 1/5 — Crap, don’t buy. *2018-01-13* Older version was better, which is odd. Not compatible for the 4 on 4 off shift which is commonly used in the UK. Basically this is rubbish, very disappointed. ### 3/5 — Was awesome until iOS update *2018-01-05* Please update this app so it is compatible with IOS11. I can’t find any replacement and we work on split shifts 2x10hrs off 24 then 2x14hrs then off for 4days. Please update this. It was awesome. ### 1/5 — No Shift Variations *2017-12-15* I should have read the reviews, disappointed. Why have a shift Callander with only one shift? Will not accommodate 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, four days off, repeat. Should be a simple fix. Dumb app waste of money, sorry. ### 1/5 — No shift variation *2017-11-12* Only allows for one style of shift, We work 24 on 24 off for 3 shifts and then have off, there is no way of making this schedule reflect that. Wish I️ would have known this app was that basic before wasting my money ### 1/5 — Useless *2017-11-05, version 6.3* Kelly shift would be beneficial, this one is useless ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2023-12-01* Only allows certain 24hr schedules **Developer response:** Can you let me know what you’re trying to show and I’d be more than happy to work with you on it. FYI: If you only downloaded then no money wasted as basic is free. ### 1/5 — App crashing *2020-12-30* Yes this app keeps crashing every time I attempt to open a date & add notes. Hey Mr. Or Ms ical30 where are you? Can u please update your app so that me and others can continue to use it. I would have given 5 stars but I can't due to this app is not functional. I have sent an email about a week ago with no response as of today. ### 1/5 — App is a joke *2020-12-22, version 6.3* App does not work properly. Want my money back. Emailed with no response. Also, ShiftMaster app disappeared after iOS update and never heard a thing from developer. ### 1/5 — Not compatible *2020-12-03, version 6.3* This calendar does not work with the latest version of IOS. Very disappointing since I have had this calendar for over ten years now. ### 1/5 — Cant even open *2020-12-01, version 6.3* This app won’t even open for me to use it. ### 1/5 — Update app *2020-12-01, version 6.3* Please update for new iPhone update. I updated my phone tonight to the 14.2, and I can no longer open the app. ### 1/5 — Crashing *2020-11-29, version 6.3* Please update this app, every time I try to open it closes back ### 1/5 — Does not open anymore *2020-11-24, version 6.3* Since the latest update, the app will not open. It crashes immediately. When it is functioning, it’s a great app. ### 1/5 — App not opening *2020-11-23, version 6.3* The app needs to be updated to new IOS ### 1/5 — Fireman *2020-11-16, version 6.3* Fix the app!! With the new update for iPhone, the app will not even open!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Program glitch *2023-12-29* Hello, I purchased the program and my download did not complete. It is a problem with the program itself and not with the App Store **Developer response:** Away from my office now but will look into it. I’d suggest first checking your internet connection then deleting anything that did download (i.e. a partial app) and re-downloading to see if that gets it resolved. ### 5/5 — It works Again!!! *2021-04-16* The app no longer crashes as of the April 15, 2021 update!!! ### 5/5 — Perfectly Simple *2020-08-14* This app has been my go to for tracking work days and days off for many moons now. I like that it is customizable to fit my 4 shift system. I also appreciate that I can customize the shift colors, both for the corresponding shift, and to colors that are easy to separate and differentiate at a quick glance. I do not need a ton of options in an app and most apps have too many of the wrong options. This app provides the simplicity of offering the right amount & right kind of options. Thank you! ### 5/5 — THANK YOU FOR FIXING APP *2017-06-20* Highly recommend this firefighter calendar. Simple and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Thank you for the update! *2017-05-09* Best shift app out there now. Long overdue update. Thank you!!!! ### 5/5 — Working again, great app to have *2017-05-09* Thank you, thank you, thank you for updating. Used this app for years and glad it's finally updated. Easy to use and all around great shift calendar. ### 5/5 — Recent issue after iOS 10 update *2016-09-26, version 6.1* Love the app, has always worked fine for me but after the iOS 10 update when I try to write a note on a day the app will shut down when you hit the space bar. Please fix this. ### 5/5 — App works for me! *2016-01-28, version 6.1* I have a basic 24/48 schedule. Works perfect for that. One amazing addition would be a built in alarm. That would alert on shift days. Can't see why people aren't so bent because they didn't read all the options on the different available apps. And then get bent about the 99 cents they spent. Really guys? ### 5/5 — Finally! *2012-01-08* New shift system starts in May, so this is perfect for my work and the missus has a copy too! Win win! ### 5/5 — Kelley Day *2010-08-22, version 0* Awesome app!! Just one request. Can you not default the Kelley Day (ADO day) to every 3 weeks. My Dept has every 6 week Kelley Days. Can you make that an option! Otherwise the app is great for knowing when I'm off and for what reason!!!! Perfect timing since the wife's having TWINS soon! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*