# WorkTime vs Scheduler

The clearest difference is rating: WorkTime at 4.4 against Scheduler's 3.7. WorkTime also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 3). Scheduler's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Scheduler sells 45 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. 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.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Scheduler every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Scheduler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler-sling-schedule/id6446867570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Scheduler Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679462602) |

## 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


### Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler-sling-schedule/id6446867570)

This app simplifies shift management for businesses, allowing managers to create, adjust, and track employee schedules efficiently. Employees can view their shifts, submit preferences, and stay updated on changes through an intuitive interface. It integrates with other scheduling tools to streamline workforce operations.

**Highlights:** Effortless shift creation and management, Advanced scheduling algorithms, Real-time employee hour tracking, Shift preference submission, External calendar synchronization, Work chat for team communication, Integration with leading scheduling tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (45)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Employee Essentials (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (monthly) | $7.49 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 users - Essentials | $9.99 | per month |
| Up To 20 Users Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Up To 30 Users Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Up To 50 Users - Monthly | $27.99 | per month |
| Essentials 50 Users (monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro 30 Users (monthly) | $59.99 | per month |
| Essentials 100 Users (monthly) | $74.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (yearly) | $74.99 | per year |
| Essentials 10 Users (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Essentials 100 Users (monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| 10 users - Essentials (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Up To 100 Users Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 users yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro 100 Users (monthly) | $149.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro 10 Users (yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro 100 Users (monthly) | $199.99 | per month |
| 20 users - Essentials (yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 users - Pro (yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 20 users yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 users - Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Essentials 30 Users (yearly) | $299.99 | per year |
| 30 users - Essentials (yearly) | $299.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 users yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Up to 20 users - Pro (yearly) | $399.99 | per year |
| Essentials 50 Users (yearly) | $499.99 | per year |
| 50 users - Essentials (yearly) | $499.99 | per year |
| Up to 50 users yearly | $499.99 | per year |
| Pro 30 Users (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 users - Pro (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 users - Pro Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Essentials 100 Users (yearly) | $749.99 | per year |
| Essentials 100 Users (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| Pro 50 Users (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| 100 users Essentials (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| Up to 50 users - Pro (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| Up to 100 users yearly | $999.99 | per year |
| Up to 50 users - Pro Yearly | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Scheduler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Scheduler?

WorkTime is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Scheduler averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Scheduler have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Scheduler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Scheduler?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scheduler every 5 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scheduler on September 7, 2026.

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