# Smice vs SHIFTAR

The clearest difference is rating: SHIFTAR at 4.8 against Smice's 4.1. SHIFTAR also leads on ratings volume (572 vs 11) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). Smice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHIFTAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Smice asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 572 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Smice's written reviews are positive against 76% of SHIFTAR's.

Smice ships an update weekly, SHIFTAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smice | SHIFTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smice/id1322441055/reviews) | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **572** |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Mondhard SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/579002703) | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) |

## What reviewers say

### Smice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smice/id1322441055)

This app helps users manage mission-based work. It allows for easy application to offers, preparation of tasks with instructions, and documentation of work through photos and comments. Users can also track their earnings and receive feedback on completed missions.

**Highlights:** Apply for mission offers, Prepare missions with instructions, Capture proof of work, Fill questionnaires with photos, Track earnings, Receive team feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHIFTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274)

Easily manage your work shifts and personal appointments in one intuitive calendar. Quickly input shift details, track your earnings, and sync with your existing iCloud calendar. Premium features include widgets, data backup, and advanced color customization.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry with pre-set buttons, Automatic salary calculation, iCloud Calendar synchronization, Daily/weekly schedule widgets, Automatic data backup, Expanded color coding options, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTAR Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium monthly with trial | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $16.49 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $16.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎨 Color-coding for shift organization
- ⚡ Quick one-click shift entry
- 📱 Useful for shift workers and nurses
- 💰 Wage calculator feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for colors and premium features
- 📺 Unexpected ads despite paid version
- 🐛 Data loss issues after updates
- ❌ No MacBook/desktop version
- 🔗 Limited calendar syncing options

**Reported bugs**

- Complete data loss after app updates
- Random deletion of calendar entries
- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access app after update
- Sync failures across devices

**Requested features**

- Date search function for quick navigation
- App icon with current date display
- Partner/family sharing system
- Multiple user schedule management
- Weekly pay period option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smice free?

Smice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smice or SHIFTAR?

SHIFTAR is rated higher. Smice averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SHIFTAR averages 4.8 from 572 ratings.

### Do Smice or SHIFTAR have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Smice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smice or SHIFTAR?

Smice ships an update weekly, and SHIFTAR monthly. Most recently, Smice was updated on October 11, 2026 and SHIFTAR on October 15, 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.*