# Supershift vs Fire Shift Calendar

Supershift and Fire Shift Calendar both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Supershift's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fire Shift Calendar's. Supershift also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 16) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fire Shift Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Fire Shift Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.8K ratings behind it against 16, 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 0% of Fire Shift Calendar's.

Supershift ships an update weekly, Fire Shift Calendar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | Fire Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-shift-calendar/id1559443433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [Ayodeji Shoola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559443435) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Fire Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-shift-calendar/id1559443433)

This app simplifies complex work schedules for shift workers. It offers custom shift patterns, automatic time tracking for benefits and overtime, and cross-device synchronization. Designed for professionals in emergency services, healthcare, and other industries with non-traditional hours.

**Highlights:** Custom shift pattern creation, Repeating rotation application, Color-coded shifts, Vacation, sick, and overtime tracking, Automatic accrual calculations, Cross-device synchronization, Calendar integration

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| All Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

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

### Is Fire Shift Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Supershift or Fire Shift Calendar?

Supershift is rated higher. Supershift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Fire Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Supershift or Fire Shift Calendar have ads?

Both Supershift and Fire Shift Calendar show ads.

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

Supershift ships an update weekly, and Fire Shift Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, Supershift was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fire Shift Calendar 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.*