# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Stella

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Day Work Calendar at 4.7 against Stella's 4.2. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 26). 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 Stella sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 26, 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 77% of Stella's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Stella every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Stella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-work-hours-tracker/id6443460937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Jordan Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041851744) |

## 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


### Stella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-work-hours-tracker/id6443460937)

Easily log your work hours with a simple timer. Track time spent on specific tasks, view daily summaries, and analyze session breakdowns. Offers features like color-coding, memos, and home screen widgets for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Task-based time tracking, Session breakdown with memos, Daily and total hour calculation, Color-coded tasks, Home screen widgets, Dark mode support, Manual time input

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stella Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Stella Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Stella Premium | $29.99 | 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 Stella free?

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Stella averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

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

Both Shift Day Work Calendar and Stella show ads.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Stella every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stella on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*