# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Shift Calendar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.3). Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Shift Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-auto-schedule/id6476062772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [晨 房](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683285100) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-auto-schedule/id6476062772)

This calendar app is designed for shift workers, offering automatic calculation of time off for work cycles. It also includes additional tools specifically for managing shift-related schedules.

**Highlights:** Shift worker focus, Automatic time off calculation, Work cycle scheduling, Shift-related tools

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Premium | $9.99 | 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 free?

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

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

Shift Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Shift Calendar monthly. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shift Calendar on October 24, 2026.

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