# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Work Shift Calendar (Shifter)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Day Work Calendar at every 4 days against Work Shift Calendar (Shifter)'s every 6 weeks. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2.6K). Work Shift Calendar (Shifter)'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Work Shift Calendar (Shifter). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 2.6K, 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 90% of Work Shift Calendar (Shifter)'s.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-shift-calendar-shifter/id1523513035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Luis Alberto Reyes Halaby](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523513037) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-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


### Work Shift Calendar (Shifter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-shift-calendar-shifter/id1523513035)

Organize your work schedule, track income, and manage appointments with customizable shifts and reminders. Features include daily, weekly, and monthly views, income statistics, and calendar export. Stay on top of your day with this comprehensive tool for shift workers.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift creation, Income and overtime tracking, Shift-specific alarms, Daily notes with reminders, Desktop widgets, Monthly and annual calendar views, Calendar export and import

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $6.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $7.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $8.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for shift workers
- 💰 Helps track income and pay
- 🎨 Customizable colors and layout
- 📅 Useful for planning schedules and appointments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🔍 Difficulty finding tutorial or instructions
- 🔧 Limited ability to manage more than 2 shifts per day
- 🔌 Widget no longer available after iOS 18 update

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Alarms not working properly on some devices
- Calendar not displaying correct dates/days

**Requested features**

- Add ability to share schedules with others
- Improve syncing and backup capabilities
- Introduce a widget option for iOS devices
- Allow more than 2 shifts to be added per day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Is Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) free?

Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Shift Day Work Calendar or Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) have ads?

Both Shift Day Work Calendar and Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) show ads.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on November 11, 2026 and Work Shift Calendar (Shifter) on November 11, 2026.

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