# WorkTime vs Supershift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Supershift at 96% against WorkTime's 59%. Supershift also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). WorkTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supershift holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 96% of Supershift's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Supershift every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Supershift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 59 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) |

## 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


### Supershift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your shift work schedule with ease, track earnings and hours, and view upcoming shifts on your Apple Watch. Customize shifts with colors and icons, and plan rotations up to two years in advance. Includes reporting, dark mode, and widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling and tracking, Earnings and hours reports, Customizable shifts with colors/icons, Rotation planning up to 2 years, Apple Watch app and complications, Widgets for schedule view, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supershift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Supershift Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Supershift Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Useful features (pay calculation, reports)
- 🚀 Efficient shift management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better export/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with shift deletion/editing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view

**Requested features**

- Ability to share calendars with family/coworkers
- More detailed pay/overtime tracking
- Improved widget functionality
- Ability to set custom shift reminders
- Option to archive/delete old shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Supershift free?

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

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

Supershift is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Supershift averages 4.9 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Supershift have ads?

Supershift shows ads; WorkTime does not.

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

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Supershift every 5 days. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 25, 2026 and Supershift on September 27, 2026.

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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.*