# WorkTime vs ShiftKal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WorkTime at 4.7K against ShiftKal's 11. WorkTime also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). ShiftKal's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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 ShiftKal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WorkTime against 4.4 for ShiftKal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, ShiftKal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | ShiftKal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftkal-shift-work-calendar/id6784589897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Hung Le Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893907037) |

## 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


### ShiftKal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftkal-shift-work-calendar/id6784589897)

This app helps individuals with rotating or changing work schedules visualize their shifts and plan personal activities. It allows for manual entry, schedule import from images, and sharing with others. Users can also track work hours and estimated pay.

**Highlights:** Clear shift visualization, Personal calendar integration, Schedule import from photos, Shift sharing with others, Work hour and pay tracking, Shift-based reminders and alarms

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scan Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scan Credit 10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is ShiftKal free?

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

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

ShiftKal is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while ShiftKal averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or ShiftKal have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor ShiftKal shows ads.

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

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShiftKal every 10 days. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on October 29, 2026 and ShiftKal on October 31, 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.*