# WorkTime vs Chronix

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chronix at weekly against WorkTime's every 3 weeks. WorkTime's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Chronix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Chronix weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Chronix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Karl Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518887592) |

## 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


### Chronix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronix/id6741069240)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Chronix free?

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

### Do WorkTime or Chronix have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Chronix shows ads.

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

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chronix weekly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chronix on May 16, 2026.

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