# Shift Cal vs SHIFTAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SHIFTAR at 75% against Shift Cal's 28%. SHIFTAR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (588 vs 2). Shift Cal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHIFTAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shift Cal asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 588 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Shift Cal's written reviews are positive against 75% of SHIFTAR's.

Shift Cal ships an update every 4 weeks, SHIFTAR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Cal | SHIFTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-cal-cuadraturnos-lite/id1054129506/reviews) | **[4.8 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **588** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SY TechCom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187229985) | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-cal-cuadraturnos-lite/id1054129506)

Manage and organize your work schedule with this intuitive calendar app. Easily set shifts, track hours, and add notes. Offers data export/import and year-round overview.

**Highlights:** Create custom work calendars, Set and manage shifts, Track work hours and overtime, Add daily notes with time, Export and import data, Yearly calendar overview, Generate screenshots

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHIFTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274)

Easily manage your work shifts and personal appointments in one intuitive calendar. Quickly input shift details, track your earnings, and sync with your existing iCloud calendar. Premium features include widgets, data backup, and advanced color customization.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry with pre-set buttons, Automatic salary calculation, iCloud Calendar synchronization, Daily/weekly schedule widgets, Automatic data backup, Expanded color coding options, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTAR Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium monthly with trial | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $16.49 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $16.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎨 Color-coding for shift organization
- ⚡ Quick one-click shift entry
- 📱 Useful for shift workers and nurses
- 💰 Wage calculator feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for colors and premium features
- 📺 Unexpected ads despite paid version
- 🐛 Data loss issues after updates
- ❌ No MacBook/desktop version
- 🔗 Limited calendar syncing options

**Reported bugs**

- Complete data loss after app updates
- Random deletion of calendar entries
- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access app after update
- Sync failures across devices

**Requested features**

- Date search function for quick navigation
- App icon with current date display
- Partner/family sharing system
- Multiple user schedule management
- Weekly pay period option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Cal free?

Shift Cal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Cal or SHIFTAR?

SHIFTAR is rated higher. Shift Cal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SHIFTAR averages 4.8 from 588 ratings.

### Do Shift Cal or SHIFTAR have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Shift Cal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Cal or SHIFTAR?

Shift Cal ships an update every 4 weeks, and SHIFTAR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shift Cal was updated on October 21, 2026 and SHIFTAR on October 26, 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.*