# Supershift vs Shift Calendar Planner

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar Planner at none against Supershift's shown. Supershift's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 27) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supershift holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.7K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Supershift's written reviews are positive against 83% of Shift Calendar Planner's.

Supershift ships an update weekly, Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | Shift Calendar Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [Bivis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124507805) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Productivity, #162 Top Grossing · 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 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✅ Complete and comprehensive for shift management
- 💰 Good for tracking payments and earnings
- 🗓️ Helps organize work schedules and agendas
- 💸 Useful for financial control of shifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly when adding locations
- ⚠️ Difficulty editing recurrence without deleting
- 📉 Some users find it difficult to navigate
- 🚫 Limited free features, many require payment
- 🧮 Inaccurate value registration (e.g., 1392 becomes 1391.90)

**Reported bugs**

- App closes alone when adding location
- Payment organization feature not working
- Inaccurate value registration (e.g., 1392 becomes 1391.90)
- Cannot edit recurrence without deleting entire schedule

**Requested features**

- Allow custom alerts (e.g., 12 hours before shift)
- Option to change main screen design (e.g., colored dots)
- Widget for easy access on the home screen
- Improve recurrence editing functionality
- Fix value input errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

Supershift 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, Supershift or Shift Calendar Planner?

Supershift is rated higher. Supershift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Shift Calendar Planner averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

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

Supershift shows ads; Shift Calendar Planner does not.

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

Supershift ships an update weekly, and Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Supershift was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shift Calendar Planner on October 28, 2026.

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