# SHIFTAR vs Scheduler

The clearest difference is rating: SHIFTAR at 4.8 against Scheduler's 3.7. SHIFTAR also leads on ratings volume (572 vs 3). Scheduler's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Scheduler sells 45 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. 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.

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, Scheduler every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFTAR | Scheduler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler-sling-schedule/id6446867570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **572** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [Scheduler Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679462602) |

## 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


### Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler-sling-schedule/id6446867570)

This app simplifies shift management for businesses, allowing managers to create, adjust, and track employee schedules efficiently. Employees can view their shifts, submit preferences, and stay updated on changes through an intuitive interface. It integrates with other scheduling tools to streamline workforce operations.

**Highlights:** Effortless shift creation and management, Advanced scheduling algorithms, Real-time employee hour tracking, Shift preference submission, External calendar synchronization, Work chat for team communication, Integration with leading scheduling tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (45)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Employee Essentials (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (monthly) | $7.49 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 users - Essentials | $9.99 | per month |
| Up To 20 Users Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Up To 30 Users Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Up To 50 Users - Monthly | $27.99 | per month |
| Essentials 50 Users (monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro 30 Users (monthly) | $59.99 | per month |
| Essentials 100 Users (monthly) | $74.99 | per month |
| Essentials 10 Users (yearly) | $74.99 | per year |
| Essentials 10 Users (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Essentials 100 Users (monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| 10 users - Essentials (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Up To 100 Users Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 users yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro 100 Users (monthly) | $149.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Users (yearly) | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro 10 Users (yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro 100 Users (monthly) | $199.99 | per month |
| 20 users - Essentials (yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 users - Pro (yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 20 users yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 users - Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Essentials 30 Users (yearly) | $299.99 | per year |
| 30 users - Essentials (yearly) | $299.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 users yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| Up to 20 users - Pro (yearly) | $399.99 | per year |
| Essentials 50 Users (yearly) | $499.99 | per year |
| 50 users - Essentials (yearly) | $499.99 | per year |
| Up to 50 users yearly | $499.99 | per year |
| Pro 30 Users (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 users - Pro (yearly) | $599.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 users - Pro Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Essentials 100 Users (yearly) | $749.99 | per year |
| Essentials 100 Users (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| Pro 50 Users (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| 100 users Essentials (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| Up to 50 users - Pro (yearly) | $999.99 | per year |
| Up to 100 users yearly | $999.99 | per year |
| Up to 50 users - Pro Yearly | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Is Scheduler free?

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

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

SHIFTAR is rated higher. SHIFTAR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while Scheduler averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do SHIFTAR or Scheduler have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Scheduler does not.

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

SHIFTAR ships an update monthly, and Scheduler every 5 weeks. Most recently, SHIFTAR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Scheduler on September 7, 2026.

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