# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Sked

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Day Work Calendar at 4.7 against Sked's 3.7. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (86% vs 50%). Sked's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sked sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sked's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Sked every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Sked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** | [3.7 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sked-work-schedule-maker/id1084550419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Day Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear, intuitive calendar. Assign colors and names to shifts, add reminders, and view your entire month at a glance. Share your schedule and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift tracking, Intuitive rota interface, Shift widget, Schedule sharing, iCloud sync, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Month-Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade Now | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Helpful color coding
- 🗓️ Convenient for shift scheduling
- ⏰ Shift reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 🔀 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🗓️ Limited view of calendar
- 📝 Memos not prominently displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Shifts not displaying correctly
- Issues with paid version not working after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 2 shifts per day
- Integration with other calendar apps
- Customizable color options
- Recurring memo/event feature
- Week view option


### Sked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sked-work-schedule-maker/id1084550419)

Manage your work shifts, track hours and pay, and view your monthly schedule at a glance. This app handles multiple jobs, overtime, and holiday pay, and allows for easy shift creation and sharing. It also syncs with native calendars and offers Apple Watch alerts.

**Highlights:** Work shift management, Hours and pay tracking, Monthly schedule overview, Multiple job support, Overtime and holiday pay calculation, Shift sharing and syncing, Calendar integration and alerts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week of Sked Plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month of Sked Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| 6 Months of Sked Plus | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year of Sked Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Month of Sked Plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months of Sked Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year of Sked Plus | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Organized calendar
- 💡 Helpful for managing multiple jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Subscription not recognized even after purchase
- Shifts and notes randomly deleted

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete shifts
- Improve syncing with other calendars
- Add currency options beyond just USD
- Introduce dark mode and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

Shift Day Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sked free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Day Work Calendar or Sked?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Sked averages 3.7 from 164 ratings.

### Do Shift Day Work Calendar or Sked have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Sked does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Day Work Calendar or Sked?

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Sked every 2 months. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sked on September 20, 2026.

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