# WorkTime vs Shift Work Calendar & Schedule

The clearest difference is ads: WorkTime at none against Shift Work Calendar & Schedule's shown. WorkTime also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 304) and review sentiment (59% vs 47%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Work Calendar & Schedule sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 304, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 47% of Shift Work Calendar & Schedule'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, Shift Work Calendar & Schedule monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Shift Work Calendar & Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.6 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-schedule/id1582981509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 304 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [4TH FLOOR APPS SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582981511) |

## 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 Work Calendar & Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-schedule/id1582981509)

Organize your work and personal life with this calendar app designed for shift workers. Easily plan your days off, track income, and manage complex schedules. Supports multiple calendars for different jobs or colleagues.

**Highlights:** Create custom and preset shift patterns, Track income and hourly rates, Manage multiple job calendars, Input personal events and vacations, Analyze working hours and earnings, Compare schedules with coworkers, Backup and restore calendars

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Shift Work Calendar | $0.99 | per month |
| Shift Work Calendar Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month of Shift Work Calendar | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Shift Work Schedule | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $22.99 | per year |
| Shift Work Lifetime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Shift Work Calendar & Schedule free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Shift Work Calendar & Schedule?

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Shift Work Calendar & Schedule averages 4.6 from 304 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Shift Work Calendar & Schedule have ads?

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule shows ads; WorkTime does not.

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

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Work Calendar & Schedule monthly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar & Schedule on September 21, 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.*