# Sked vs Shift Calendar Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Calendar Planner at 4.6 against Sked's 3.7. Shift Calendar Planner also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). Sked's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 27) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sked sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Shift Calendar Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sked has 164 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sked's written reviews are positive against 81% of Shift Calendar Planner's.

Sked ships an update every 2 months, Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sked | Shift Calendar Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sked-work-schedule-maker/id1084550419/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 57 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [Bivis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124507805) |

## What reviewers say

### Sked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sked-work-schedule-maker/id1084550419)

Manage your work shifts, track hours and pay, and view your monthly schedule at a glance. This app handles multiple jobs, overtime, and holiday pay, and allows for easy shift creation and sharing. It also syncs with native calendars and offers Apple Watch alerts.

**Highlights:** Work shift management, Hours and pay tracking, Monthly schedule overview, Multiple job support, Overtime and holiday pay calculation, Shift sharing and syncing, Calendar integration and alerts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week of Sked Plus | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month of Sked Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| 6 Months of Sked Plus | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year of Sked Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Month of Sked Plus | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months of Sked Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year of Sked Plus | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Organized calendar
- 💡 Helpful for managing multiple jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Login issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model too restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Subscription not recognized even after purchase
- Shifts and notes randomly deleted

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete shifts
- Improve syncing with other calendars
- Add currency options beyond just USD
- Introduce dark mode and customization options


### Shift Calendar Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612)

Manage your work shifts, personal events, and time off with this intuitive calendar app. Track earnings, create payout reports, and receive schedule conflict alerts. Designed for professionals working rotating schedules.

**Highlights:** Automatic shift schedules, Earnings tracking, Payout reports, Time-off planning, Calendar synchronization, Home screen widgets, Cloud backup

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shift Calendar Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Shift Calendar Annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sked free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sked or Shift Calendar Planner?

Shift Calendar Planner is rated higher. Sked averages 3.7 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Shift Calendar Planner averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Sked or Shift Calendar Planner have ads?

Neither Sked nor Shift Calendar Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sked or Shift Calendar Planner?

Sked ships an update every 2 months, and Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sked was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shift Calendar Planner on October 8, 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.*