# Supershift vs Shift Work Calendar & Planner

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Work Calendar & Planner at none against Supershift's shown. Supershift's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shift Work Calendar & Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 5.0 for Shift Work Calendar & Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.9K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Shift Work Calendar & Planner's.

Supershift ships an update weekly, Shift Work Calendar & Planner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | Shift Work Calendar & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-planner/id6457316500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 240 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [Denis Andrasec](https://appshunter.io/developer/667450290) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

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

This app helps shift workers plan and manage their work schedules with ease. It offers features like custom shift colors, smart alarms, and detailed reports for tracking earnings and hours. Optional cloud sync and calendar integrations enhance usability.

**Highlights:** Multiple shifts per day scheduling, Customizable shift colors and emojis, Smart shift alarms, Complex rotation pattern definition, Earnings and hours tracking, Calendar sharing, Offline functionality

**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


### Shift Work Calendar & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-planner/id6457316500)

This app helps you manage your work schedule with a fast and intuitive calendar. Easily add shifts, customize them with colors and icons, and sync with your Apple Calendar. View your entire month on your home screen with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Add work shifts easily, Monthly and yearly calendar views, Custom colors and icons for shifts, Notes for shift entries, Apple Calendar sync, Home screen widgets, Dark & Light Mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

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

### Is Shift Work Calendar & Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Supershift or Shift Work Calendar & Planner?

Shift Work Calendar & Planner is rated higher. Supershift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Shift Work Calendar & Planner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Supershift or Shift Work Calendar & Planner have ads?

Supershift shows ads; Shift Work Calendar & Planner does not.

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

Supershift ships an update weekly, and Shift Work Calendar & Planner every 2 months. Most recently, Supershift was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar & Planner on November 4, 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.*