# myShiftWork vs PunchClock

The clearest difference is update cadence: PunchClock at fortnightly against myShiftWork's every 3 months. myShiftWork's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myShiftWork sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PunchClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, PunchClock fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myShiftWork | PunchClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **141** | — |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vozye SMC-PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/958988511) | [ParallaxLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730276133) |

## 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)


### PunchClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchclock-shift-calendar/id6477750608)

Manage your work schedule with this app. It helps you create and track shifts, set reminders, and add notes. Sync with your calendar and enjoy features like dark mode and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Create and apply shift types, Timely shift notifications, Rotation pattern simplification, Add specific shift notes, Calendar synchronization, Dark Mode support, iCloud Sync, watchOS companion app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myShiftWork free?

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

### Is PunchClock free?

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

### Do myShiftWork or PunchClock have ads?

Neither myShiftWork nor PunchClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myShiftWork or PunchClock?

myShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, and PunchClock fortnightly. Most recently, myShiftWork was updated on October 24, 2026 and PunchClock on October 24, 2026.

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