# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Habit Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Habit Tracker at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Habit Tracker also leads on ratings volume (148K vs 14K) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Habit Tracker 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 — 4.7 for Shift Day Work Calendar against 4.8 for Habit Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Habit Tracker has 148K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's written reviews are positive against 69% of Habit Tracker's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Habit Tracker every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Habit Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews) | **[4.8 (148K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **148K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 243 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) |

## 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


### Habit Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you build lasting habits and achieve your goals with a simple daily planner. It offers flexible tracking, group challenges, and insightful analytics to monitor your progress and well-being.

**Highlights:** Sync with Apple Health, Build & Quit Habits, Flexible Goal Tracking, Group Habits, Insightful Stats, Smart Reminders, ADHD Planner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Habit Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Enhance Yourself | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Family | $12.99 | one-time |
| Habit Promo | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient and intuitive habit tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive data visualization and progress tracking
- 🔒 Secure and reliable app with no ads
- 💰 Affordable one-time premium purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync and cross-device support
- 🔒 Limited free version with restricted features
- 🕰️ Inflexible habit scheduling options

**Reported bugs**

- Habit data not syncing correctly across devices
- Habit reminders not working as expected
- Unexpected behavior when editing habit details
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track 'negative' habits or limits
- Improve habit editing and rearranging functionality
- Implement more flexible habit scheduling options
- Enhance Apple Watch integration with timer and tracking features
- Provide option to export data in CSV format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Is Habit Tracker free?

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

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

Habit Tracker is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Habit Tracker averages 4.8 from 148K ratings.

### Do Shift Day Work Calendar or Habit Tracker have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Habit Tracker does not.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Habit Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Habit Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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