Comparison

WorkTime vs Shift Calendar Planner

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

Shift Calendar Planner

Manage your work shifts, personal events, and time off with this intuitive calendar app. Track earnings, create payout reports, and receive schedule conflict alerts. Designed for professionals working rotating schedules.

Highlights
  • Automatic shift schedules
  • Earnings tracking
  • Payout reports
  • Time-off planning
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Home screen widgets
  • Cloud backup
Read full description

Shift Calendar is a simple and efficient way to manage your work shifts. Organize your schedule with rotations, days off, swaps, and absences, track your earnings, create payout reports, and keep a clear overview of your professional routine, without relying on spreadsheets or manual tracking. Designed for professionals who work in shifts. Why choose Shift Calendar? • Organized schedule: manage your shifts, personal events, swaps, and days off in one place, with full visibility of your work schedule. • Financial clarity: know how much you will earn and when you will get paid, with the option to generate PDF reports for payouts, sharing, or printing. • Time-off planning: avoid surprises and enjoy your rest periods with more peace of mind. • Simple, practical, and intuitive: built to support your daily routine. Main features: • Automatic shift schedules and recurring patterns • Personal events registration • Calendar synchronization • Earnings tracking with amounts, payment dates, and custom payment rules • Custom colors to differentiate shifts • Mark unworked shifts as swaps, days off, or absences • Home screen widgets • Export shift reports to PDF, with filters and multiple formats • Schedule conflict alerts • Secure cloud backup Perfect for professionals like: • Nurses, doctors, EMTs, and caregivers • Firefighters, police, and security guards • Bartenders, restaurant and hotel staff • Drivers, cleaners, and rotating shift workers The app can be used for free. The Pro version offers additional features, with a free trial available before subscribing. ——— Support and Contact: We’re here to help! Contact us via email at: support-shiftcalendar@bivis.app Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy: https://tenhoplantao.com.br/terms-conditions-and-privacy-policy

Screenshots

WorkTime4 screens
Shift Calendar Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WorkTime at 4.7K against Shift Calendar Planner's 27. Shift Calendar Planner's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 59%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). 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 Shift Calendar Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift Calendar Planner 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 27, 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 81% of Shift Calendar Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WorkTime versus Shift Calendar Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkTimeShift Calendar Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings)4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToto Ventures Inc.BIVIS SERVICOS EM TECNOLOGIA LTDA ME

Customer experience

WorkTime

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

Shift Calendar Planner

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

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

Shift Calendar Planner

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

Shift Calendar Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Shift Calendar Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Shift Calendar Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Shift Calendar Annual7 Days trial2 variants$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is WorkTime free?
WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Calendar Planner free?
Shift Calendar Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Shift Calendar Planner?
Shift Calendar Planner is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Shift Calendar Planner averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.
Do WorkTime or Shift Calendar Planner have ads?
Neither WorkTime nor Shift Calendar Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Shift Calendar Planner?
WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shift Calendar Planner on September 13, 2026.

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