# myShiftWork vs Simple Rota Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myShiftWork at 71% against Simple Rota Maker's 23%. myShiftWork also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Simple Rota Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myShiftWork sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Simple Rota Maker sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myShiftWork holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myShiftWork has 141 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of myShiftWork's written reviews are positive against 23% of Simple Rota Maker's.

myShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, Simple Rota Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myShiftWork | Simple Rota Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rota-maker/id1290921414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vozye SMC-PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/958988511) | [Members of Us Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124075762) |

## What reviewers say

### myShiftWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527)

This app helps shift workers plan, organize, and share their work schedules. It allows for custom shift creation, future date planning, and detailed reporting. Sync your shifts with your device calendar and manage multiple patterns easily.

**Highlights:** Create custom shift types with icons, Plan and view future shift rotations, Color-coded calendar with icons, Generate PDF and text reports, Cloud backup and restore, Sync with device calendars, Manage multiple shift patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Biannual subscription | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription. | $9.99 | per year |
| Biannual subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Limitations | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy shift entry
- 📅 Excellent calendar synchronization with Google Calendar and iCal
- 🎨 Customizable shift icons and color coding
- 💰 Affordable pricing with bi-annual subscription option
- 🔄 Automatic shift pattern rotation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss and deletion of shifts
- 😞 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 📵 App crashes and freezes after updates
- 💸 Hidden additional costs (iCloud sync, calendar features)
- 📺 Unwanted ads appearing in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Data mysteriously deleted after app updates
- Unable to restore purchases and account data
- Shift time input fields cut off screen on some devices
- Black text on dark background making notes unreadable
- Shifts disappear when using airplane mode in different time zones

**Requested features**

- More shift icon options
- Better notes functionality for personal and work use
- Ability to add non-shift appointments and events
- Improved app design and layout
- Google Calendar sync (in addition to iCal)


### Simple Rota Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rota-maker/id1290921414)

This app helps you create and manage work schedules and personal appointments. It can automatically generate rolling rota patterns for multiple workers and includes a task manager for to-do lists and audio notes. Share schedules easily with dynamic links.

**Highlights:** Automatic rolling rota generation, Manual schedule creation, Integrated task manager, Audio note recording, Shareable dynamic links, Export rotas to spreadsheets, Worker availability settings

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monday to Saturday Rota | $2.99 | one-time |
| Saturday To Sunday Rota | $2.99 | one-time |
| Simple Rota Maker Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Customise day of week roster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Block Scheduler | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myShiftWork free?

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

### Is Simple Rota Maker free?

Simple Rota Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, myShiftWork or Simple Rota Maker?

myShiftWork is rated higher. myShiftWork averages 4.5 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Simple Rota Maker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do myShiftWork or Simple Rota Maker have ads?

Simple Rota Maker shows ads; myShiftWork does not.

### Which is updated more often, myShiftWork or Simple Rota Maker?

myShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Rota Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, myShiftWork was updated on November 2, 2026 and Simple Rota Maker on November 3, 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.*