Comparison

Selene vs ShiftPilot Schichtplan

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

Head to head
About

Selene

This app provides a dedicated calendar solution for shift workers, including nurses, doctors, and customer service staff. It offers automatic and manual scheduling, colleague calendars, and detailed statistics. Enjoy a customizable interface with multiple themes and icons, plus iCloud synchronization for data backup and multi-device sharing.

Highlights
  • Automatic and manual shift scheduling
  • Unlimited colleague calendars
  • Shift swap recording
  • Clear shift statistics
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Widget support
Features
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Selene is a shift calendar for people who work rotating or irregular shifts. No ads. No in-app purchases. No sign-up. All 30 themes included. SHIFT ALARMS Set an alarm time for each shift type. Alarms are scheduled automatically around your shifts. Requires iOS 26 or later. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS View upcoming shifts and events without opening the app. COMPARE SCHEDULES Add multiple calendars to compare your shifts with other people's. SHIFT STATISTICS View shift statistics for a selected date range. SHARE SCHEDULES Share your schedule with family, friends, or colleagues. EXPORT SCHEDULES Export shift calendars as PDFs or images, and multi-person schedules as CSV spreadsheets. Share or print your schedules. EXPORT TO SYSTEM CALENDAR Add your shifts to the system calendar. NOTES AND REMINDERS Record notes and shift swaps, and set event reminders. THEMES AND LAYOUTS Choose from 30 themes with an illustrated classic layout. DARK MODE All themes support light and dark mode, with the option to follow your device's settings. HOLIDAYS Display U.S. federal holidays in your calendar. ICLOUD SYNC Sync and back up your schedule across your devices using iCloud. DEVICE SUPPORT Available on iPhone and iPad, with adaptive layouts for iPhone Duo. Launched in 2018, Selene is now in its ninth year and still regularly updated. Thank you to every user, longtime and new, for your support and feedback. Feature requests and reports of issues are welcome. Contact us in the app: Settings > Contact Developer.

About

ShiftPilot Schichtplan

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ShiftPilot ist dein persönlicher Schichtassistent für einen klaren Alltag im rotierenden Schichtdienst. Einmal eingerichtet, zeigt dir die App, wann du arbeitest, wann du schlafen solltest und was als Nächstes ansteht. DAS KANN SHIFTPILOT • 5-Schicht-System mit anpassbarem 10-Tage-Zyklus • Durchgehende Tages-Timeline für Arbeit, Fahrt, Vorbereitung, Schlaf und Termine • Automatisch berechnete Schlaf- und Aufstehzeiten auf Basis deines Arbeitswegs, deiner Routine und deines Schlafziels • Monatskalender mit klaren Farben und Schichtkürzeln • Private Termine, Seminare, Urlaub, Krankheit und weitere Sondertage • Zeitlich begrenzte Schichtänderungen, ohne die normale Rotation zu verändern • Import-Assistent für Schichtpläne aus PDF-, Excel- und Bilddateien • Kleine und mittlere Home-Screen-Widgets für den aktuellen und nächsten Schritt • Heller, dunkler oder automatischer Darstellungsmodus DEIN PLAN BLEIBT FLEXIBEL Passe Schichtzeiten, Arbeitsweg, Morgenroutine, Schlafziel und Schlafvorbereitung an deinen persönlichen Alltag an. Änderungen an einzelnen Zyklustagen werden übernommen, während Sondertage und Ausnahmen erhalten bleiben. DATENSCHUTZ Deine Pläne und Einstellungen werden lokal auf deinem Gerät gespeichert. ShiftPilot benötigt kein Benutzerkonto und kein eigenes Backend. ShiftPilot hilft dir, weniger über deinen Plan nachdenken zu müssen – und trotzdem immer zu wissen, was jetzt und als Nächstes wichtig ist.

Screenshots

Selene4 screens
ShiftPilot Schichtplan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Selene at every 3 days against ShiftPilot Schichtplan's every 3 weeks. Selene also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selene ships an update every 3 days, ShiftPilot Schichtplan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Selene versus ShiftPilot Schichtplan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeleneShiftPilot Schichtplan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiawen SunFaton Defqa

In-app purchases

None

Selene

No in-app purchases

None

ShiftPilot Schichtplan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selene free?
Selene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftPilot Schichtplan free?
ShiftPilot Schichtplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Selene or ShiftPilot Schichtplan have ads?
Neither Selene nor ShiftPilot Schichtplan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selene or ShiftPilot Schichtplan?
Selene ships an update every 3 days, and ShiftPilot Schichtplan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Selene was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShiftPilot Schichtplan on October 11, 2026.

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