# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Work Log

The clearest difference is ads: Work Log at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.8 for Work Log. 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.

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, Work Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Work Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-hours-tracker/id6758786742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 243 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.3** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Zeus Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478140304) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-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


### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-hours-tracker/id6758786742)

Effortlessly track your work hours with a simple tap. This app calculates your earnings instantly and allows you to export detailed timesheets. It prioritizes user privacy with no signup or data tracking required.

**Highlights:** One-tap shift tracking, Automatic pay calculation, Clean work history view, Exportable timesheets, Private data storage, Home screen widget (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly. | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual. | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Is Work Log free?

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

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

Work Log is rated higher. Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Work Log averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Work Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on November 11, 2026 and Work Log on October 31, 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.*