# WorkTime vs CalT Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WorkTime at 59% against CalT Lite's 0%. WorkTime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). CalT Lite's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CalT Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

CalT Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 0% of CalT Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, CalT Lite every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | CalT Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calt-lite-time-calculator/id1393165033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 59 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) |

## 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


### CalT Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calt-lite-time-calculator/id1393165033)

Perform time calculations with ease, including adding and subtracting days, months, and years. Customize your experience with Lite and Dark themes. This app focuses on essential time calculations without unnecessary features.

**Highlights:** Add and subtract time units, Calculate days, months, and years, Multiple result modes, Lite and Dark themes, Focus on essential calculations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is CalT Lite free?

CalT Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or CalT Lite?

CalT Lite is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while CalT Lite averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or CalT Lite have ads?

CalT Lite shows ads; WorkTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or CalT Lite?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and CalT Lite every 16 months. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on October 16, 2026 and CalT Lite on October 10, 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.*