# SHIFTAR vs Stylist Book

The clearest difference is ads: Stylist Book at none against SHIFTAR's shown. SHIFTAR's advantage is ratings volume (590 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHIFTAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Stylist Book sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stylist Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 590 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SHIFTAR's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stylist Book's.

SHIFTAR ships an update every 5 weeks, Stylist Book every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFTAR | Stylist Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylist-book/id1481688169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [Mikhail Eremkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481683840) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stylist Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylist-book/id1481688169)

Easily manage your work schedule, side jobs, and vacations with this intuitive application. Quickly add daily notes and appointments to stay organized. Features a user-friendly interface for efficient planning.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Create schedules in 2 clicks, Quick editing, Record half-day shifts, Book clients, Add daily notes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stylistbook Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| StylistBook Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Is Stylist Book free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHIFTAR or Stylist Book?

Stylist Book is rated higher. SHIFTAR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while Stylist Book averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do SHIFTAR or Stylist Book have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Stylist Book does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHIFTAR or Stylist Book?

SHIFTAR ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stylist Book every 3 weeks. Most recently, SHIFTAR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stylist Book on October 24, 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.*