# Supershift vs Default Parent

The clearest difference is ads: Default Parent at none against Supershift's shown. Default Parent also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). Supershift's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Default Parent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supershift ships an update weekly, Default Parent every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supershift | Default Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) | [Matthew Smithson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846436086) |

## What reviewers say

### Supershift

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

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Productivity, #198 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, 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


### Default Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/default-parent/id6763380659)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Default Parent Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Default Parent Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supershift free?

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

### Is Default Parent free?

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

### Do Supershift or Default Parent have ads?

Supershift shows ads; Default Parent does not.

### Which is updated more often, Supershift or Default Parent?

Supershift ships an update weekly, and Default Parent every 3 days. Most recently, Supershift was updated on October 30, 2026 and Default Parent on October 25, 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.*