# SHIFTAR vs Workout Planner New

The clearest difference is rating: SHIFTAR at 4.8 against Workout Planner New's 3.0. SHIFTAR also leads on ratings volume (572 vs 2) and review sentiment (76% vs 57%). Workout Planner New's advantage is update cadence (every 5 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 Workout Planner New sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 572 ratings behind it against 2, 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 57% of Workout Planner New's.

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, Workout Planner New every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFTAR | Workout Planner New |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-new/id1551142599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [siarhei yatsuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511544233) |

## 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


### Workout Planner New

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-planner-new/id1551142599)

Create personalized fitness routines, track your progress, and store workout results. This customizable planner is suitable for all levels, offering easy-to-use features like a workout calendar and history logging. Save important body measurements and share your progress with others.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout plan creation, Workout results tracking and history, Customizable exercise parameters, Workout scheduling with calendar, Body measurement and photo logging, Data backup and restore, Workout sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Is Workout Planner New free?

Workout Planner New is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHIFTAR or Workout Planner New?

SHIFTAR is rated higher. SHIFTAR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while Workout Planner New averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SHIFTAR or Workout Planner New have ads?

Both SHIFTAR and Workout Planner New show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHIFTAR or Workout Planner New?

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, and Workout Planner New every 5 days. Most recently, SHIFTAR was updated on October 15, 2026 and Workout Planner New on October 4, 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.*