Comparison

WorkTime vs Shift Work Calendar

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 Work Calendar

Features
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Shift Work Calendar helps you plan life around shifts, not the other way around. Whether you work rotating schedules, night shifts, or irregular hours, this app makes it easy to see your time clearly, stay organized, and coordinate with the people who matter most. Designed for shift workers, couples, and families, Shift Work Calendar turns complex schedules into something simple, visual, and stress-free. Key Features • Create and manage shift patterns with flexible start and end times • Visual calendar overview that clearly shows workdays, nights, and days off • Easily switch between multiple shift patterns • Plan time together and see overlapping free time at a glance • Partner syncing to share schedules with someone you care about • Shared calendars that stay updated automatically • Scheduled reminders so you never miss a shift or important moment • Downloadable PDF calendars for easy sharing or printing • Clean, distraction-free design made for everyday use • Built for individuals, couples, and families managing shift-based life Whether you are planning quality time, coordinating childcare, or just trying to understand your week, Shift Work Calendar helps you stay aligned and in control. Make your schedule work for you. Download Shift Work Calendar and start planning with clarity today. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Shift Work Calendar is free to download. Access to premium features, such as unlimited shift patterns, downloadable PDF calendar, scheduled reminders, partner syncing, shared schedules, and advanced planning features requires a purchase. Premium access is available as a weekly subscription ($4.99), a yearly subscription ($49.99), depending on the option you choose. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.appstarfamily.com/terms-of-use.html Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

WorkTime4 screens
Shift Work Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

WorkTime and Shift Work Calendar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Work Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WorkTime versus Shift Work Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkTimeShift Work Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToto Ventures Inc.App Star Family

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 Work Calendar

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Shift Work Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Version$49.991 Year

Questions

Is WorkTime free?
WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Work Calendar free?
Shift Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WorkTime or Shift Work Calendar have ads?
Neither WorkTime nor Shift Work Calendar shows ads.

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