# WorkTime vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Calendar at 4.8 against WorkTime's 4.4. WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 321). On price, review sentiment, 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 Shift Calendar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 64% of Shift Calendar's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.8 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 321 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **64.4% 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 | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Arife Tuba Baskurt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863269293) |

## 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


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857)

Easily manage your work schedule with customizable shifts, rotations, and earnings tracking. This app simplifies planning and provides clear visual overviews of your work commitments. Export reports and sync with your calendar for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift icons and colors, Automated custom shift rotations, Track weekly and monthly earnings, Export reports to PDF or spreadsheet, iOS Calendar and iCloud sync, Today extension widget for upcoming shifts, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling shifts
- 💰 Useful for tracking earnings
- 🔗 Good calendar integration
- 🎨 Customizable icons and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 📅 Difficulty adding recurring shifts
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Calendar dates not displaying correctly
- Unable to edit or delete shifts
- Additional pay conditions causing issues with regular hours
- Color customization feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add option for biweekly pay periods
- Implement overtime pay calculations based on daily hours
- Allow sharing of calendars between users
- Expand color and icon options
- Improve widget functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Shift Calendar?

Shift Calendar is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 321 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Shift Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Shift Calendar?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shift Calendar on September 19, 2026.

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