# SHIFTAR vs Shift

The clearest difference is ads: Shift at none against SHIFTAR's shown. Shift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SHIFTAR's advantage is ratings volume (572 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 572 ratings behind it against 11, 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 77% of Shift's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFTAR | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-schedule-and-alarm/id1547232838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 132 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [亚娟 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539395142) |

## 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


### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-schedule-and-alarm/id1547232838)

This app helps shift workers manage their schedules with intelligent alarms and customizable calendar views. It displays upcoming shifts, public holidays, and lunar calendar information, with a home screen widget for quick access.

**Highlights:** Intelligent shift alarms, Customizable shift schedules, Shared shift calendars, Home screen widget, Public holiday display, Lunar calendar integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro(Annual) | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Is Shift free?

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

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

Shift is rated higher. SHIFTAR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while Shift averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do SHIFTAR or Shift have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Shift does not.

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

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, and Shift monthly. Most recently, SHIFTAR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Shift on September 23, 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.*