# SHIFTAR vs TapShift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SHIFTAR at 76% against TapShift's 15%. SHIFTAR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (572 vs 3). TapShift's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHIFTAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TapShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 572 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of SHIFTAR's written reviews are positive against 15% of TapShift's.

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, TapShift every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFTAR | TapShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshift-shift-scheduler/id1540219001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [Kazumasa Shimomura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110502851) |

## 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


### TapShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapshift-shift-scheduler/id1540219001)

Streamline employee scheduling and payroll with this app. Easily create color-coded shifts, manage staff, and automate wage calculations. Export schedules and add notes for efficient workplace management.

**Highlights:** Calendar-style shift scheduling, Multi-workplace management, Automated payroll calculation, Staff and shift template management, Shift export to PDF/JPEG, Note function for memos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 定額サブスクリプション | $5.99 | per month |
| 定額サブスクリプション（年間） | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Is TapShift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHIFTAR or TapShift?

SHIFTAR is rated higher. SHIFTAR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while TapShift averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do SHIFTAR or TapShift have ads?

Both SHIFTAR and TapShift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHIFTAR or TapShift?

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, and TapShift every 3 days. Most recently, SHIFTAR was updated on September 23, 2026 and TapShift on September 10, 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.*