# Shiftify vs Payroll Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Payroll Calendar at none against Shiftify's shown. Payroll Calendar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Shiftify's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shiftify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Payroll Calendar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Payroll Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiftify has 457 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shiftify ships an update every 6 days, Payroll Calendar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiftify | Payroll Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-calendar/id1601554918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bohee Sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137032844) | [Knecht, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127317529) |

## What reviewers say

### Shiftify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495)

This app helps individuals with irregular work schedules accurately track their earnings. It calculates wages, overtime, and unpaid breaks, providing detailed payroll reports. The app offers visual organization of shifts and syncs with other calendars.

**Highlights:** Wage tracking, Shift scheduling, Overtime calculation, Payroll reports, Color-coded shifts, Calendar sync, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $5.99 | one-time |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient and organized
- 👍 Helpful for tracking shifts and pay
- 👍 Customizable with color-coding
- 👍 Useful for multiple jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when adding shifts
- 🐛 Daylight savings time issues
- 🐛 Limited editing options for shifts
- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar always defaults to January
- Calendar not fitting properly on screen
- Inability to search for job locations

**Requested features**

- Repeat/recurring shift feature
- Ability to edit shift times without creating new shift
- Overtime pay calculations
- Widget support
- Dark mode option


### Payroll Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-calendar/id1601554918)

Easily manage work shifts and calculate payroll with this calendar-based application. Track multiple workplaces, hourly wages, and transportation expenses. Secure your data with screen lock and backup features.

**Highlights:** Multiple workplace management, Work shift scheduling, Detailed payroll calculation, Image attachment for schedules, Screen lock for privacy, Data backup and transfer

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $9.69 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $28.49 | per year |
| Basic (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Basic (Yearly) | $35.49 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $68.90 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $85.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiftify free?

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

### Is Payroll Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shiftify or Payroll Calendar?

Payroll Calendar is rated higher. Shiftify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Payroll Calendar averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Shiftify or Payroll Calendar have ads?

Shiftify shows ads; Payroll Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shiftify or Payroll Calendar?

Shiftify ships an update every 6 days, and Payroll Calendar weekly. Most recently, Shiftify was updated on October 15, 2026 and Payroll Calendar on October 9, 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.*