# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Time Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shift Day Work Calendar at freemium against Time Tracker's subscription. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 113) and review sentiment (86% vs 65%). Time Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 Time Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 113, 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 65% of Time Tracker's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Time Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Time Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** | [4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-timy/id6503703839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Farid Fakhnavar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692223826) |

## 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


### Time Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-timy/id6503703839)

Streamline your workflow and boost productivity with this comprehensive time tracking application. Easily log hours, generate detailed reports, and manage tasks with customizable alerts and offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Intuitive time tracking, Comprehensive reports, Task management, Customizable alerts, Offline mode, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sale | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | 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 Time Tracker free?

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Time Tracker averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

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

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Time Tracker weekly. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on September 23, 2026 and Time Tracker on September 11, 2026.

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