# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Shift Calendar Planner

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar Planner at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 27) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Shift Calendar Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.6 for Shift Calendar Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 27, 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 81% of Shift Calendar Planner's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Shift Calendar Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 240 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Bivis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124507805) |

## 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 Calendar Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612)

Manage your work shifts, personal events, and time off with this intuitive calendar app. Track earnings, create payout reports, and receive schedule conflict alerts. Designed for professionals working rotating schedules.

**Highlights:** Automatic shift schedules, Earnings tracking, Payout reports, Time-off planning, Calendar synchronization, Home screen widgets, Cloud backup

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shift Calendar Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Shift Calendar Annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | 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 Calendar Planner free?

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Shift Calendar Planner averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Shift Calendar Planner does not.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shift Calendar Planner on September 26, 2026.

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