Comparison

Vimar VIEW Pro vs Shift Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Vimar VIEW Pro

Configure and program smart home systems, including lighting, temperature, and security. Integrates with third-party devices for enhanced control and remote maintenance via a cloud platform. Requires installer credentials for access.

Highlights
  • Configure VIEW IoT Smart Systems
  • Program By-me Plus subsystem
  • Remote system maintenance
  • Create local logic programs
  • Manage installed systems via dashboard
  • Integrate third-party devices
  • Cloud-based system backup
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The VIEW Pro app allows professional electrical installers to configure the VIEW IoT Smart Systems integrated platform and to program the entire By-me Plus subsystem, both locally and remotely, by following simple guided steps on an extremely intuitive interface. The VIEW IoT Smart Systems platform offers the best possible security, energy efficiency, comfort and control, natively integrating all Vimar professional wired systems into a single smart architecture based on Cloud and EDGE computing. Finally, the app makes use of IP technology and the Cloud to guarantee interoperability and compatibility with professional systems and third-party smart products, including Philips Hue light bulbs, LED strips and smart speakers for voice control. By-me Plus is the connected home automation system based on twisted pair cabling and distributed logic, dedicated to providing full control over lighting, temperature, sound systems, curtain and roller shutter automation, watering systems, energy management and multi-zone temperature control; for maximum comfort and energy efficiency of buildings. The "video door entry system" and "burglar alarm" components are instead imported by the VIEW Pro app from systems already configured using the specific programming tools. Thanks to the Vimar cloud, the VIEW Pro app also allows users to: โ€ข carry out remote system maintenance for the purpose of diagnostics, reprogramming or firmware updates โ€ข create logic programs that can work locally, both on By-me Plus and on the entire VIEW IoT Smart Systems integrated platform โ€ข manage the installed systems via a dashboard that uses the cloud for backing up system schedules and for notifications of available updates โ€ข integrate third-party devices (e.g. KNX) into the system, making them available as resources that can be controlled from the user interfaces The app can only be accessed by entering installer credentials, which are generated on the MyVIMAR portal. The app works only with home automation/video door entry/burglar alarm gateways present in the system.

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 VIEW Pro2 screens
Shift Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vimar VIEW Pro at none against Shift Calendar's 2. Shift Calendar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift Calendar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Vimar VIEW Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vimar VIEW Pro ships an update every 3 months, Shift Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Vimar VIEW Pro versus Shift Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVimar VIEW ProShift Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size143 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimar S.p.A.Daniele Sforza

In-app purchases

None

Vimar VIEW Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Calendar

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

Questions

Is Vimar VIEW Pro free?
Vimar VIEW Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shift Calendar free?
Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vimar VIEW Pro or Shift Calendar have ads?
Neither Vimar VIEW Pro nor Shift Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vimar VIEW Pro or Shift Calendar?
Vimar VIEW Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Shift Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Vimar VIEW Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shift Calendar on October 31, 2026.

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