# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Shift Work Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Day Work Calendar at 4.7 against Shift Work Calendar's 3.8. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (86% vs 60%). Shift Work Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Shift Work Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 13, 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 Shift Work Calendar's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Shift Work Calendar every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Shift Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar/id1519265397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Shwoca Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519265399) |

## 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


### Shift Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar/id1519265397)

Easily plan your work schedule with custom shift patterns, colors, and names. Add events, set reminders, and sync across devices. Protect your schedule with a lock option and undo button.

**Highlights:** Custom shift patterns with colors and names, Automatic repeating shifts, Add paydays and events, Notification reminders, Cloud storage and sharing, Multiple calendar support, Lock and undo options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

Shift Day Work Calendar 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.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Shift Work Calendar averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

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

Both Shift Day Work Calendar and Shift Work Calendar show ads.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Shift Work Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar on September 24, 2026.

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