# Sked vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Calendar at 5.0 against Sked's 3.7. Shift Calendar also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Sked's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sked has 164 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sked ships an update every 2 months, Shift Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sked | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sked-work-schedule-maker/id1084550419/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-auto-schedule/id6476062772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 57 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [晨 房](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683285100) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-auto-schedule/id6476062772)

This calendar app is designed for shift workers, offering automatic calculation of time off for work cycles. It also includes additional tools specifically for managing shift-related schedules.

**Highlights:** Shift worker focus, Automatic time off calculation, Work cycle scheduling, Shift-related tools

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sked free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

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

Shift Calendar is rated higher. Sked averages 3.7 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sked or Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither Sked nor Shift Calendar shows ads.

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

Sked ships an update every 2 months, and Shift Calendar monthly. Most recently, Sked was updated on September 20, 2026 and Shift Calendar on June 4, 2026.

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