# Shift Day Work Calendar vs Snatched Planner

The clearest difference is ads: Snatched Planner at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Snatched Planner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.3). Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). 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 Snatched Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snatched Planner 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, Snatched Planner weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Day Work Calendar | Snatched Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/snatched-planner/id6760687541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Snatched Planner, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885742128) |

## 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


### Snatched Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snatched-planner/id6760687541)

Organize your entire surgical journey, from pre-operative planning to post-operative recovery. Track timelines, manage clinic and travel details, monitor healing progress, and keep expenses in check. Access helpful articles and tips to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

**Highlights:** Surgery countdown and timeline, Clinic and surgeon information storage, Recovery progress logging, Pre- and post-surgery measurements, Budget and spending tracking, Customizable dashboard, Auto-generated itinerary, Recovery articles and tips

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snatched Planner Plus - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Snatched Planner Plus - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Snatched Planner Plus — 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 Snatched Planner free?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shift Day Work Calendar ships an update every 4 days, and Snatched Planner weekly. Most recently, Shift Day Work Calendar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Snatched Planner on October 24, 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.*