Comparison

Vimar VIEW vs Shift Calendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vimar VIEW

Manage your smart home devices with a user-friendly interface. Control lights, climate, security, and more, locally or remotely. Integrates with various smart home systems and smart speakers for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Remote home control
  • Lighting and curtain management
  • Climate control customization
  • Security system integration
  • Video door entry management
  • Smart speaker compatibility
  • Customizable scenarios and favorites
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Control your connected home, based on the VIEW IoT smart systems integrated system, with a simple, user-friendly interface: all the functions of a smart home are at your fingertips from the first power-on and in complete safety, once you have entered your access credentials, generated on the VIMAR Cloud portal. The App does not require any configuration because it inherits the programming already performed by the professional electrical installer with the various configuration tools of the various systems installed in the building (VIEW Wireless or By-me Plus, By-alarm, Elvox video door entry system, Elvox cameras). The functions managed using the VIEW APP, both locally and remotely, are: lights, curtains and roller shutters, climate control, electricity (consumption, production and anti-blackout), music and audio, video door entry system, burglar alarm, cameras, sprinkler system, sensors/contacts (e.g. for technical alarms), advanced logic programmes and scenarios for centralised control of all smart functions. Everything can even be controlled by means of smart speakers! Using the VIEW APP, you can freely create scenarios, customise a favourites page for direct access to the most frequent functions, customise climate control and sprinkler system programmes with maximum flexibility, manage users and permissions associated with the system, add control of Philips Hue system light bulbs and LED strips, and select the push notifications that you want to receive. From answering the video entryphone, to controlling the temperature of the home: any function can be conveniently controlled remotely from a single interface, whether in your own home or anywhere else in the world, thanks to the security guaranteed by the Vimar cloud. The interface is organised to allow user-friendly browsing by function (“Objects”) or by environment (“Rooms”): popular icons used in the main operating systems, customisable labels and swipe gesture controls help to make the Vimar home automation system extremely user-friendly. The App works only in association with the home automation/video door entry/burglar alarm gateways present in the system and only features the functions that the respective gateways make available (for details, please refer to the VIEW App user manual available on the Vimar website in the Download/Software/VIEW PRO section). General terms and conditions of sale and service: https://www.vimar.com/en/int/general-terms-and-conditions-of-sale-for-premium-services-18988122.html

About

Shift Calendar

Features
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Shift Calendar is the work schedule app for anyone who works rotating shifts. Enter your rotation once and months of shifts fill in automatically, on your calendar and on your home screen. No subscription. The calendar is free, and PRO is a single one-time purchase that's yours for life. Built for nurses, doctors, EMTs and paramedics, police officers, firefighters, security officers, manufacturing and plant workers, rail and transit staff, retail and restaurant teams, and anyone on a rotating schedule. KEY FEATURES ROTATIONS AND SHIFT PATTERNS - Set up your own rotation with a start date, and it repeats automatically. - Supports every shift type: days, swings, nights, on-call and days off. - Change a single day or log a shift swap with one tap. - Give each shift its own color and abbreviation so you can read your month at a glance. TWO CALENDAR VIEWS - Month view: a clean overview of the whole month to plan ahead. - Schedule view (agenda): a continuous scrolling list of your upcoming shifts and events. (PRO) CALENDAR SYNC AND EXPORT - Sync and export your shifts to Apple Calendar, iCloud and the other calendars on your iPhone. (PRO) - Export any range: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, or custom dates. - See your personal and family events alongside your shifts, so plans never clash with work. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS - Four widgets: today's shift, the agenda of the coming days, a compact list of events and the full month. - See your shifts and events without opening the app. - They update automatically and work in both light and dark mode. NOTES AND ATTACHMENTS - Add notes to any workday. - Attach PDFs, photos or files to a date, such as schedules, pay stubs or certifications. (PRO) THEMES AND COLORS - 20 carefully designed themes, such as Teal Sage, Emerald Forest, Obsidian Gold and Cyberpunk Neon, including dark and OLED styles. (Premium themes with PRO) - AI Theme Generator: describe a mood and create your own palette with Apple Intelligence, right on your device. (PRO, on supported devices) - Color-code every shift your way. - Easy to read day or night, with full dark mode support. BACKUP, RESTORE AND PRIVACY - Back up your shifts, notes and settings to a file. - Restore everything when you switch or upgrade your phone. - Privacy first: your schedule and personal data stay on your device. WHO IS IT FOR? Nurses, CNAs, doctors and residents, EMTs and paramedics, police officers and deputies, corrections officers, firefighters, security officers, manufacturing and plant workers, rail, transit and airport staff, retail and restaurant workers, and anyone with a rotating shift schedule. Download Shift Calendar and take control of your work schedule.

Screenshots

Vimar VIEW4 screens
Shift Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Calendar at every 4 days against Vimar VIEW's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vimar VIEW sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Shift Calendar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vimar VIEW ships an update every 2 months, Shift Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vimar VIEW versus Shift Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimar VIEWShift Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (261 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings261 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size365 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimar S.p.A.Daniele Sforza

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Vimar VIEW

Subscriptions6
  • BASE plan$6.991 Year
  • BASE plan 2$6.991 Year
  • BASE plan 3$6.991 Year
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  • PLUS plan 2$8.991 Year
  • PLUS plan$8.991 Year
  • PLUS plan 3$8.991 Year
2 purchases

Shift Calendar

One-time2
  • Shift Calendar PRO (Loyalty Offer)$1.99
  • Shift Calendar PRO$3.99

Questions

Is Vimar VIEW free?
Vimar VIEW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Calendar free?
Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vimar VIEW or Shift Calendar have ads?
Neither Vimar VIEW nor Shift Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimar VIEW or Shift Calendar?
Vimar VIEW ships an update every 2 months, and Shift Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Vimar VIEW was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shift Calendar on October 31, 2026.

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