# Supershift vs ShiftCal

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftCal at none against Supershift's shown. ShiftCal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Supershift's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 ShiftCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 5.0 for ShiftCal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.5K ratings behind it against 8, 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 ShiftCal's.

Supershift ships an update every 5 days, ShiftCal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | ShiftCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-shift-schedule-maker/id6578443138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### ShiftCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-shift-schedule-maker/id6578443138)

Effortlessly manage your work shifts with custom planning, automatic reminders, and time tracking. Estimate your pay and view your schedule in multiple formats. Syncs across devices for easy access.

**Highlights:** Custom shift planning, Automatic shift notifications, Time tracking and logging, Pay calculation, Multiple schedule views, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| First Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

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

### Is ShiftCal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Supershift or ShiftCal?

ShiftCal is rated higher. Supershift averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while ShiftCal averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Supershift or ShiftCal have ads?

Supershift shows ads; ShiftCal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Supershift or ShiftCal?

Supershift ships an update every 5 days, and ShiftCal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Supershift was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShiftCal on September 18, 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.*