# myShiftWork vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Calendar at 4.8 against myShiftWork's 4.5. Shift Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). myShiftWork's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myShiftWork sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shift Calendar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 330 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of myShiftWork's written reviews are positive against 65% of Shift Calendar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myShiftWork | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527/reviews) | **[4.8 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 141 | **330** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vozye SMC-PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/958988511) | [Arife Tuba Baskurt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863269293) |

## 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)


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857)

Easily manage your work schedule with customizable shifts, rotations, and earnings tracking. This app simplifies planning and provides clear visual overviews of your work commitments. Export reports and sync with your calendar for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift icons and colors, Automated custom shift rotations, Track weekly and monthly earnings, Export reports to PDF or spreadsheet, iOS Calendar and iCloud sync, Today extension widget for upcoming shifts, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling shifts
- 💰 Useful for tracking earnings
- 🔗 Good calendar integration
- 🎨 Customizable icons and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 📅 Difficulty adding recurring shifts
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Calendar dates not displaying correctly
- Unable to edit or delete shifts
- Additional pay conditions causing issues with regular hours
- Color customization feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add option for biweekly pay periods
- Implement overtime pay calculations based on daily hours
- Allow sharing of calendars between users
- Expand color and icon options
- Improve widget functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myShiftWork free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myShiftWork or Shift Calendar?

Shift Calendar is rated higher. myShiftWork averages 4.5 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 330 ratings.

### Do myShiftWork or Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither myShiftWork nor Shift Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myShiftWork or Shift Calendar?

myShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, and Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, myShiftWork was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shift Calendar on October 26, 2026.

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