Comparison

WorkTime vs Restaurant Scheduler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WorkTime

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
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TRACKING WORK SHIFTS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. WorkTime is the shift calendar trusted by over 1,000,000 workers. Set your shift times, see them all at a glance, set alerts, add up your hours, and share your schedule. Do you work rotating shifts, irregular hours, or random days? WorkTime tracks your entire work schedule on one clean calendar. Enter shifts with just two taps. See your whole month at a glance. No more scribbling shifts on scraps of paper. FEATURES • See all your shifts at a single glance on a unique time-display calendar • Enter shift start times with just two taps • Add shifts quickly from your Recent Shifts list • Add notes and reminders to any day • Share your schedule via email or save it as a photo • Share multiple months at once PREMIUM FEATURES • Add unlimited jobs • Track hours worked and wages with the Hours Calculator • Set alerts to remind you before an upcoming shift • Ad-free interface • Sync to your phone's calendar SET AND NEVER FORGET. Set reminders based on how much time you need to get ready. WorkTime alerts you before every shift so you never miss one. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS. Whether you're a nurse, barista, bartender, warehouse worker, retail associate, or anyone who works shifts — WorkTime is built for you. Subscription pricing and terms: WorkTime offers auto-renewing subscription options. Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your App Store account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your device's Settings > Subscriptions. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/

About

Restaurant Scheduler

Streamline restaurant staff management with this app. It simplifies creating schedules, tracking attendance, and facilitating team communication. Improve employee retention and operational efficiency with features like shift trades and task management.

Highlights
  • Create schedules in minutes
  • Track attendance in real-time
  • Manage shift trades and time-off requests
  • Facilitate team communication
  • Assign and track tasks
  • Syncs with web scheduler
Features
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Restaurant Staff Scheduler: Reduce Turnover & Save Time Join the restaurant operators and owners using our employee scheduling software to eliminate stress, rapidly assign shifts, streamline communication, and build happier teams that stay longer. Designed specifically for restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, and multi-location hospitality teams, our app delivers the powerful functionality of enterprise workforce management systems at a fraction of the cost. This isn’t generic software, it’s purpose-built to improve employee retention and daily team performance. Smart Employee Scheduling • Build Schedules in Minutes: Create, update, and quick-duplicate schedules instantly. • Smart Availability: Schedule around employee preferences and availability. • Reduce Conflicts: Stop last-minute call-outs and scheduling overlaps. • Manager Web Sync: Full desktop synchronization with advanced schedule cost planning and budgeting tools. Real-Time Attendance & Shift Tracking • Mobile Clock-In: Employees check in directly from their own devices. • Geofencing Accountability: Location-based check-ins ensure staff are on-site. • Live Dashboard: See active shifts, live attendance, and labor distribution instantly. • Automated Breaks: Track rest periods automatically with built-in timers. Shift Trades & Time-Off Requests • Instant Trades: Employees can request and swap shifts in seconds. • One-Click Approvals: Managers approve or deny requests instantly. • Centralized Dashboard: Manage all time-off and availability in one place to prevent scheduling emergencies. Team Communication That Works • Direct & Group Messaging: Keep your entire team connected from anywhere. • Instant Broadcasts: Send urgent updates and announcements to the whole staff. • Shift Reminders: Automatic notifications significantly reduce no-shows and late arrivals. Task Management for Hospitality Teams • Targeted Assignments: Assign duties by shift, role, or individual employee. • Real-Time Tracking: Monitor task completion for prep, opening, cleaning, and closing. • Best Practice Templates: Use pre-defined tasks to establish clear accountability. Why Managers Love It • Saves hours on weekly administrative work. • Lowers employee turnover and boosts morale. • Spot staffing and labor issues before they become costly problems. • Keeps you in control, whether you manage a single food truck or a multi-location restaurant group. Why Employees Love It • 24/7 visibility into their shifts and schedules. • Stress-free shift trades and clear break tracking. • Direct line of communication with management and peers. Built for the Food & Hospitality Industry Perfect for: QSR, casual and fine dining, bars, cafés, bakeries, food trucks, pizzerias, and multi-location restaurant groups. Free Forever for Small Teams We offer a 100% free tier for smaller restaurants, bars, and cafés to help you improve operations without adding expenses. Our paid plan is the lowest in the industry and includes unlimited locations and users. Real Support From Real People Need a hand? Our friendly, knowledgeable support team is proudly based in California and ready to assist you quickly. No bots, no endless ticket loops. Install today to simplify your restaurant scheduling, shift management, task assignments, and team communication! Please see Apple's standard license agreement for terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula

Screenshots

WorkTime4 screens
Restaurant Scheduler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Restaurant Scheduler at 100% against WorkTime's 59%. Restaurant Scheduler also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Restaurant Scheduler sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Restaurant Scheduler 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 4, 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 100% of Restaurant Scheduler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Restaurant Scheduler every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WorkTime versus Restaurant Scheduler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkTimeRestaurant Scheduler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToto Ventures Inc.Schedules Made Simple, LLC

Customer experience

WorkTime

All ratings4,671 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative28.9%

Restaurant Scheduler

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WorkTime

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Restaurant Scheduler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

WorkTime

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • WorkTime Pro: One Week14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker$29.996 Months
  • WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Work Calendar & Shift Schedule$3.99
4 purchases

Restaurant Scheduler

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Monthly$7.951 Month
  • Premium Mobile2 variants$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited Mobile and Web$19.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Mobile + Web$19.991 Month

Questions

Is WorkTime free?
WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Restaurant Scheduler free?
Restaurant Scheduler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Restaurant Scheduler?
Restaurant Scheduler is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Restaurant Scheduler averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do WorkTime or Restaurant Scheduler have ads?
Neither WorkTime nor Restaurant Scheduler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Restaurant Scheduler?
WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Restaurant Scheduler every 4 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 25, 2026 and Restaurant Scheduler on September 10, 2026.

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