# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Dayz Off

The clearest difference is ads: Dayz Off at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Dayz Off also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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 Dayz Off sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dayz Off 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 6, 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 100% of Dayz Off's.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Dayz Off weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Dayz Off |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayz-off/id6612039708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 243 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Blake Bolton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761408399) |

## 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


### Dayz Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayz-off/id6612039708)

This scheduling app simplifies work and social planning. Input your entire work schedule at once, connect with friends to see when your days off align, and receive timely reminders for important dates. Customize your calendar with themes and enjoy a dark mode option.

**Highlights:** Effortless work schedule tracking, Friend workday alignment notifications, Timely court date reminders, Friends list for schedule comparison, Customizable calendar themes, Dark Mode interface, PTO tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | 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 Dayz Off free?

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

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

Dayz Off is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Dayz Off averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Dayz Off weekly. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dayz Off on October 2, 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.*