# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Grades Tracker/Calculator

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Day Work Calendar at 4.7 against Grades Tracker/Calculator's 3.4. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 23 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 60%). Grades Tracker/Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Grades Tracker/Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 9, 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 60% of Grades Tracker/Calculator's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Grades Tracker/Calculator every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Grades Tracker/Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-trackercalculator/id1161292039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Satish Boggarapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161292038) |

## 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


### Grades Tracker/Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-trackercalculator/id1161292039)

This application helps students meticulously track their academic performance throughout a semester. It allows for the creation of classes with weighted categories and individual assignments, automatically calculating current grade percentages.

**Highlights:** Track grades for multiple classes, Add weighted categories, Enter individual assignments, Automatic grade percentage calculation, Create new classes easily

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Is Grades Tracker/Calculator free?

Grades Tracker/Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Day Work Calendar or Grades Tracker/Calculator?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Grades Tracker/Calculator averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shift Day Work Calendar or Grades Tracker/Calculator have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Grades Tracker/Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Day Work Calendar or Grades Tracker/Calculator?

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Grades Tracker/Calculator every 23 months. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Grades Tracker/Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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