Comparison

Supershift vs Shift Work Calendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Shift Work Calendar

Features
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Shift Work Calendar helps you plan life around shifts, not the other way around. Whether you work rotating schedules, night shifts, or irregular hours, this app makes it easy to see your time clearly, stay organized, and coordinate with the people who matter most. Designed for shift workers, couples, and families, Shift Work Calendar turns complex schedules into something simple, visual, and stress-free. Key Features • Create and manage shift patterns with flexible start and end times • Visual calendar overview that clearly shows workdays, nights, and days off • Easily switch between multiple shift patterns • Plan time together and see overlapping free time at a glance • Partner syncing to share schedules with someone you care about • Shared calendars that stay updated automatically • Scheduled reminders so you never miss a shift or important moment • Downloadable PDF calendars for easy sharing or printing • Clean, distraction-free design made for everyday use • Built for individuals, couples, and families managing shift-based life Whether you are planning quality time, coordinating childcare, or just trying to understand your week, Shift Work Calendar helps you stay aligned and in control. Make your schedule work for you. Download Shift Work Calendar and start planning with clarity today. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Shift Work Calendar is free to download. Access to premium features, such as unlimited shift patterns, downloadable PDF calendar, scheduled reminders, partner syncing, shared schedules, and advanced planning features requires a purchase. Premium access is available as a weekly subscription ($4.99), a yearly subscription ($49.99), depending on the option you choose. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.appstarfamily.com/terms-of-use.html Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

Supershift4 screens
Shift Work Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Work Calendar at none against Supershift's shown. Shift Work Calendar also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). Supershift's advantage is chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Shift Work Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Supershift versus Shift Work Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupershiftShift Work Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1815.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupershift GmbHApp Star Family

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 Work Calendar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Supershift

Subscriptions2
  • Supershift Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Supershift Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Supershift Pro Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Shift Work Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Version$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Supershift free?
Supershift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Work Calendar free?
Shift Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Supershift or Shift Work Calendar have ads?
Supershift shows ads; Shift Work Calendar does not.

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