Supershift vs Shift Calendar, Work Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Supershift
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.
- 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
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Supershift is the world's most downloaded and highest-rated shift calendar app on iOS. It is built specifically for nurses, doctors, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, factory and manufacturing workers, retail staff, airport crew, and bus, train, and tram drivers. No account required. No internet required. Open the app and start planning immediately - your schedule is yours, stored entirely on your device, and available anywhere from the ward to the cab to the factory floor. If you are looking for an alternative to bloated shift apps that track your data or force you to log in, Supershift is the cleaner and faster. WHY SHIFT WORKERS CHOOSE SUPERSHIFT • Multiple shifts per day: Easily schedule early + late shifts, main + on-call, split shifts, or second jobs. • Custom emojis & colors: Assign specific colors and icons to every shift type so you can read your month at a glance. • Full Dark Mode: A beautiful, eye-friendly dark mode for comfortable night-shift viewing. • No account required: Start using it in seconds. • Works fully offline: Your schedule is always accessible, even without a cell signal or Wi-Fi. CALENDAR SHARING Share your work schedule with family, partners, friends, or coworkers so everyone stays in sync. Coordinate shift swaps, check availability instantly, and cut out the endless back-and-forth texting. SMART SHIFT ALARMS Stop setting alarms manually every Sunday night. Assign a wake-up time to each shift type once, and Supershift automatically sets the right alarm for every early, late, or night shift based on your schedule. COMPLEX ROTATIONS Define your rotation pattern once and apply it up to 2 years in advance. Supershift effortlessly handles 4-on-4-off, DuPont, Pitman, Panama, Continental, 2-2-3, and any custom rotation you throw at it. REPORTS & TRACKING Track earnings, shift differentials, hours per shift type, overtime, and shift counts (e.g., vacation days, sick days, training days). Perfect for verifying payroll checks and simplifying tax time. APPLE WATCH Glance at current and upcoming shifts right from your wrist. Watch complications include countdown timers showing exactly when your shift starts and how much time is remaining. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep your schedule front and center with Day, 2-week, 4-week, or Agenda view widgets right on your home screen and lock screen. CLOUD SYNC Use optional Cloud Sync to keep your iPhone and iPad perfectly aligned, and to instantly restore your data when you get a new device. SUPERSHIFT PRO FEATURES • iOS Calendar Export: Push your shifts directly to Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. • PDF Export: Create and share a polished PDF version of your monthly calendar complete with title, times, breaks, notes, location, and total hours worked. • External Calendar Integration: See birthdays, appointments, and personal events from your external calendars right alongside your shifts. Privacy Policy: https://supershift.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shift Calendar, Work Calendar
Manage your work schedule and track earnings with this comprehensive shift work manager. Easily add shifts, set up custom rotations, and calculate wages accurately. Export earnings reports to CSV for accounting or sharing.
- Effortless shift management
- Custom rotation setup
- Comprehensive wage tracking
- Accurate earnings calculation
- Detailed earnings reports
- CSV export for reports
- On-device privacy
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Your All-in-One Shift Work Manager Take control of your shift work schedule with Shifty! Whether you’re juggling multiple shifts or managing rotations, ShiftTrack makes it easy to stay organized and track your hard-earned wages. Key Features: - Effortless Shift Management: Add shifts and set up custom rotations with just a few taps. - Comprehensive Wage Tracking: Define standard, overtime, and night shift wages to calculate earnings accurately. - Earnings Reports at Your Fingertips: Access detailed reports to see exactly how much you’ve earned. - Export to CSV: Need your data for accounting or sharing? Export earnings reports to CSV format anytime. - On-Device Privacy: Your data stays secure on your device—no cloud storage or third-party access. Perfect for shift workers, freelancers, or anyone with a variable work schedule, Shifty ensures you’re always on top of your work-life balance. Premium Access: The free version of the app supports managing up to two shifts and one rotation. Unlock unlimited shifts and rotations by upgrading to the Premium version. Choose the plan that works best for you: opt for a one-time purchase or subscribe with an auto-renewable plan for added flexibility. The auto-renewable subscription beings with a free trial period (3 days for monthly subscriptions and 1 week for yearly subscriptions). Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/bessayahf/Privacy-Policy/blob/main/shifty.md Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar, Work Calendar at none against Supershift's shown. Supershift's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.8K vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shift Calendar, Work Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Supershift holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Supershift ships an update weekly, Shift Calendar, Work Calendar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Supershift | Shift Calendar, Work Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.8K ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Supershift GmbH | Faycal Bessayah |
Customer experience
Supershift
Shift Calendar, Work Calendar
Bugs and requests
Supershift
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view
Requested features
5 requests- 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, Work Calendar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Supershift
- Supershift Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Supershift Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Supershift Pro Lifetime$39.99
Shift Calendar, Work Calendar
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Purchase$24.99
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