# Shift Calendar vs Shift Work Calendar & Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift Work Calendar & Planner at 100% against Shift Calendar's 51%. Shift Work Calendar & Planner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Shift Calendar's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Calendar sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shift Work Calendar & Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Work Calendar & Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Calendar has 144 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Shift Calendar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shift Work Calendar & Planner's.

Shift Calendar ships an update every 3 months, Shift Work Calendar & Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Calendar | Shift Work Calendar & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-schedule/id1338193231/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-planner/id6457316500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [Denis Andrasec](https://appshunter.io/developer/667450290) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-schedule/id1338193231)

Easily manage your work schedule with this app designed for shift workers. Customize your shifts, generate schedules automatically, and add important notes to your calendar.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift work, Automatic cycle scheduling, Calendar notes, Clear shift display

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add User | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for tracking shifts
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable shift times
- 👍 Useful for irregular schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 😠 Ads interrupt workflow
- 😠 Ads in free version are frequent
- 😠 Paid version still has issues
- 😠 Limited shift cycle (31 days)

**Reported bugs**

- One year old records are missing
- Calendar does not always show the correct day
- Data not included in backups
- Recurring shifts require manual setup even in paid version
- Full-length ads for multiple date additions

**Requested features**

- Add hourly payment tracking
- Add advance payment tracking
- Add black theme (dark mode)
- Increase character limit for shift names
- Expand emoji usage for shifts


### Shift Work Calendar & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-planner/id6457316500)

This app helps manage your work schedule with a fast and intuitive calendar. Easily add shifts, customize them with colors and icons, and sync with your Apple Calendar. Widgets provide a quick overview of your upcoming workdays.

**Highlights:** Add work shifts easily, Monthly and yearly calendar views, Customizable colors and icons, Notes for shift entries, Apple Calendar sync, Home screen widgets, Dark & Light Mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

### Is Shift Work Calendar & Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Calendar or Shift Work Calendar & Planner?

Shift Work Calendar & Planner is rated higher. Shift Calendar averages 4.2 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Shift Work Calendar & Planner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Shift Calendar or Shift Work Calendar & Planner have ads?

Shift Calendar shows ads; Shift Work Calendar & Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Calendar or Shift Work Calendar & Planner?

Shift Calendar ships an update every 3 months, and Shift Work Calendar & Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Calendar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar & Planner on October 6, 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.*