# WorkTime vs Grades

The clearest difference is rating: Grades at 4.9 against WorkTime's 4.4. Grades also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 59%). WorkTime's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Grades sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grades holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 70% of Grades's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Grades every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Grades |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-grade-calculator-gpa/id1069653513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Plutonium Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/912615896) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


### Grades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-grade-calculator-gpa/id1069653513)

Calculate the exact scores needed on future assignments to achieve desired grades and overall GPA. Customize your experience with icons and colors, and manage assignments with flexible grading options.

**Highlights:** Grade Calculator, GPA Calculator, Custom icons and colors, Grouped assignments, Weighted or Points grading, Supports all GPA scales

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grades Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Grades Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Grades Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Grades Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Grades Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Grades Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Grades Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking grades and calculating target grades
- 💡 Customizable grade settings
- 👍 Useful for staying on top of academic progress
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to 3-4 classes in free version
- 💰 Premium version is required for more features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Lack of flexibility in grade scales and weighting

**Reported bugs**

- Courses and assignments disappearing after using the app
- Incorrect grade calculations when using grouped assignments
- Crashes after recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add more than 4 classes in free version
- Ability to customize grade scales (e.g. GCSE, WAM)
- Option to add bonus points or extra credit
- GPA calculator that accounts for credit hours
- Calendar integration for assignment tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grades free?

Grades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Grades?

Grades is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Grades averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Grades have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Grades shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Grades?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grades every 2 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Grades on September 24, 2026.

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