# Supershift vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar at none against Supershift's shown. Shift Calendar also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). Supershift's advantage is review sentiment (96% vs 65%) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 329). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shift Calendar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Supershift against 4.8 for Shift Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.7K ratings behind it against 329, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Supershift's written reviews are positive against 65% of Shift Calendar's.

Supershift ships an update weekly, Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** | [4.8 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 329 |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [Arife Tuba Baskurt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863269293) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your shift work schedule with ease, track earnings and hours, and view upcoming shifts on your Apple Watch. Customize shifts with colors and icons, and plan rotations up to two years in advance. Includes reporting, dark mode, and widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling and tracking, Earnings and hours reports, Customizable shifts with colors/icons, Rotation planning up to 2 years, Apple Watch app and complications, Widgets for schedule view, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supershift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Supershift Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Supershift Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Useful features (pay calculation, reports)
- 🚀 Efficient shift management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better export/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with shift deletion/editing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view

**Requested features**

- Ability to share calendars with family/coworkers
- More detailed pay/overtime tracking
- Improved widget functionality
- Ability to set custom shift reminders
- Option to archive/delete old shifts


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857)

Easily manage your work schedule with customizable shifts, rotations, and earnings tracking. This app simplifies planning and provides clear visual overviews of your work commitments. Export reports and sync with your calendar for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift icons and colors, Automated custom shift rotations, Track weekly and monthly earnings, Export reports to PDF or spreadsheet, iOS Calendar and iCloud sync, Today extension widget for upcoming shifts, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling shifts
- 💰 Useful for tracking earnings
- 🔗 Good calendar integration
- 🎨 Customizable icons and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 📅 Difficulty adding recurring shifts
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Calendar dates not displaying correctly
- Unable to edit or delete shifts
- Additional pay conditions causing issues with regular hours
- Color customization feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add option for biweekly pay periods
- Implement overtime pay calculations based on daily hours
- Allow sharing of calendars between users
- Expand color and icon options
- Improve widget functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

Supershift 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, Supershift or Shift Calendar?

Supershift is rated higher. Supershift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 329 ratings.

### Do Supershift or Shift Calendar have ads?

Supershift shows ads; Shift Calendar does not.

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

Supershift ships an update weekly, and Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Supershift was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shift Calendar on October 22, 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.*