Comparison

SHIFTAR vs TacTick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SHIFTAR

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
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There's no more need to walk around with a shift schedule table. This single app lets you manage both your shift work and private schedules. SHIFTAR is committed to offering an easy-to-understand app that anybody can use with ease. There are absolutely no complicated actions. Using the app is intuitive for anyone, as easily as entering a schedule on a paper calendar with a pen. ■ Shift entry features Filling in shift information, item by item, into a calendar is a big job. Using SHIFTAR's shift entry features, you just touch the buttons labeled with early shift, late shift, day shift, night shift, and other shift schedule information. Just like that, you can fill in your calendar with shift schedule information as quickly as a whole month's shifts in just 30 seconds. ■ Salary calculation How much will you get on your next payday? How much salary have you earned through today? SHIFTAR will let you know. Knowing the amount of your next paycheck may let you increase your shifts, decrease your shifts to have fun, or determine your budget for presents. Your running total of salary through the current date is updated every day. Seeing the amount rise day by day may boost your motivation! ■ Sync iCloud Calendar Do you have schedules entered into other calendar apps? SHIFTAR supports iPhone's standard calendar (iCloud Calendar). No settings at all are required to migrate data. You can get started right away. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ◇◆ SHIFTAR Premium ◆◇ ■ Widgets Our new widget allows you to quickly check your daily / weekly schedule without having to launch the app. ■ Back up important data The app's data will be automatically backed up. You will always be able to revert to the last saved data when you encounter an issue. No need to worry even if: • your smartphone suddenly dies! • your data suddenly disappears! • you delete the app by mistake! • you get a new smartphone. ■ Add bonus colors You will be able to choose from a much wider variety of colors that you can set for your events. Enjoy a more colorful and convenient calendar screen with more colors for color coding. Great for you if: • you have many shift patterns and are running out of colors... • you are worried that you may run out of colors in the future... • you want to use your favorite colors ■ Remove ads Once you remove ads, you will have more space on the screen to display more events per day, and it will be easier to tap the menu button. No more distraction on the screen means that you will be able to focus on what you are doing, and the UI of SHIFTAR will perform at its best. <Period> SHIFTAR Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. It is available for yearly periods. It is automatically updated on a yearly basis, counting from the application date. <Free trial> You will get one free trial per iTunes account when you first use it. Your remaining trial period will expire if you cancel SHIFTAR Premium during your free trial period. <Automatic updates> SHIFTAR Premium will be automatically billed to your iTunes account within 24 hours prior to expiration. If you wish to cancel, please cancel the automatic updates in your iTunes account settings. <Privacy Policy> https://ozumah256.wixsite.com/leaderbike-policy <Terms of Use> https://ozumah256.wixsite.com/leaderbike-use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHIFTAR believes in valuing the voice of every user. SHIFTAR will work to offer ongoing updates to make the app more convenient and easier to use for all. We look forward to your feedback. (Menu in the app > Other > Comments and requests) # When we're tired, we get power from everyone's positive reviews - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

About

TacTick

Features
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Stop Confusing Your Schedules! Plan your shifts a year ahead in just minutes. Simple. Fast. And completely under your control. TacTick is made for you. For your rhythm of life. For your night shifts, 24-hour duties, side jobs, and the days off you're always waiting for. We simplify your work so you have more time for life. Customize Everything to Fit You Your schedule, your rules. TacTick gives you total freedom: — Rename shift types however you like — Pick colors you won't mix up even half-asleep — Set working hours for each shift type — Create unique shifts for side gigs, on-call duties, or any task Your calendar will look exactly the way you want it. No compromises. Plan a Year in Minutes Say goodbye to hours of wrestling with paper and Excel. — Use ready-made templates: 2/2, Day-Night-Off, 5/2, or build your own — See an instant year-preview before you save — Save templates and apply them with one click Planning stops being a chore—it becomes your superpower. Analyze Your Work Like a Pro (PREMIUM) You deserve to see the full picture of your efforts. — Full analytics on your entire workload—from intensity to efficiency — Precise tracking of hours, overtime, and shift intensity — Detailed breakdown of shift distribution—not just numbers, but real insights — Compare periods, months, and quarters—spot trends and take control You'll know everything about your work. And then some. Finances & Time Tracking Under Control (PREMIUM) Your hard work deserves honest accounting. TacTick does it for you. — Track income with detailed analytics and clear comparisons — Set salary goals and monitor your progress — Full work-hour logging broken down by day, week, and month — Analyze overtime and get a complete view of your working time—no surprises You control your money. It doesn't control you. Built for You TacTick is perfect if you are: — a nurse or doctor — a security guard or police officer — a factory or warehouse worker — a driver or courier — simply someone who works shifts and wants order in life Simplicity and Flexibility in Every Detail — Full shift customization: name, color, time—all tailored to you — Convenient reminders and notifications—never miss a beat — Dark theme—easy on the eyes even at night — Works offline—your schedule is always with you, even without internet — No sign-ups—start using it in seconds Free Forever—with Room to Grow The basic planner is always free. Extended analytics, finance tools, and goal tracking are available in the premium version for those who want maximum control. Stop wasting time. Start taking charge of your life today. Download TacTick—and see how much easier it is to breathe when everything is under control. Your time. Your schedule. Your income. All in your hands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SHIFTAR4 screens
TacTick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TacTick at none against SHIFTAR's shown. TacTick also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). SHIFTAR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SHIFTAR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TacTick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHIFTAR ships an update every 5 weeks, TacTick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SHIFTAR versus TacTick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHIFTARTacTick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (592 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings592 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKosuke HamadaMikalai Holik

Bugs and requests

SHIFTAR

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Do not track button not clickable
  • Calendar blocking causing data loss

Requested features

12 requests
  • Date search function for quick navigation
  • App icon with current date display
  • Partner/family sharing system
  • Multiple user schedule management
  • Weekly pay period option
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  • Saturday/Sunday separate rate settings
  • Special holiday rate customization
  • Weekly hours calculation
  • MacBook/desktop application
  • Brighter and bolder color options
  • Calendar sync with iOS Calendar
  • Alarm/reminder for special dates

TacTick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SHIFTAR

Subscriptions10
  • SHIFTAR Premium monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium monthly with trial7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SHIFTAR Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • SHIFTAR Premium14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SHIFTAR Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • SHIFTAR Premium3 Months trial$1.991 Month
  • SHIFTAR Premium14 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • SHIFTAR Premium annual$8.991 Year
  • Premium annual with trial7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Premium annual with trial7 Days trial$16.491 Year
6 purchases

TacTick

Subscriptions4
  • 30-Day Momentum$0.991 Month
  • 7-Day Kickstart$1.997 Days
  • 365-Day Elevate1 Year trial$9.991 Year
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  • 24-Week Boost$9.996 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime Companion$19.99
  • LifeTime Plus$24.99

Questions

Is SHIFTAR free?
SHIFTAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TacTick free?
TacTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SHIFTAR or TacTick have ads?
SHIFTAR shows ads; TacTick does not.
Which is updated more often, SHIFTAR or TacTick?
SHIFTAR ships an update every 5 weeks, and TacTick every 8 days. Most recently, SHIFTAR was updated on November 2, 2026 and TacTick on October 26, 2026.

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