# WorkTime vs Simple Working Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Working Calendar at 4.9 against WorkTime's 4.4. WorkTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, 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 Simple Working Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Working Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 168, 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 62% of Simple Working Calendar's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Working Calendar every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Simple Working Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.9 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-working-calendar/id1489653183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Нико Беллик](https://appshunter.io/developer/670302199) |

## 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


### Simple Working Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-working-calendar/id1489653183)

Easily calculate and manage your work schedule with a user-friendly design. Add custom schedules, track holidays, and plan vacations. Download now while it's free!

**Highlights:** Work schedule calculation, Custom schedule creation, Holiday tracking, Vacation planning, Intuitive design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Simple Working Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Simple Working Calendar?

Simple Working Calendar is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Simple Working Calendar averages 4.9 from 168 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Simple Working Calendar have ads?

Simple Working Calendar shows ads; WorkTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Simple Working Calendar?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Working Calendar every 3 months. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Working Calendar on September 22, 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.*