# Shiftify vs Shift Calendar, Work Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar, Work Calendar at none against Shiftify's shown. Shift Calendar, Work Calendar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shiftify's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (457 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shiftify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shift Calendar, Work Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar, Work 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shiftify ships an update every 6 days, Shift Calendar, Work Calendar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiftify | Shift Calendar, Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-calendar/id6738417701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bohee Sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137032844) | [Faycal Bessayah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691545197) |

## 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


### Shift Calendar, Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-calendar/id6738417701)

Manage your work schedule and track earnings with this comprehensive shift work manager. Easily add shifts, set up custom rotations, and calculate wages accurately. Export earnings reports to CSV for accounting or sharing.

**Highlights:** Effortless shift management, Custom rotation setup, Comprehensive wage tracking, Accurate earnings calculation, Detailed earnings reports, CSV export for reports, On-device privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiftify free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar, Work Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shiftify or Shift Calendar, Work Calendar?

Shift Calendar, Work Calendar is rated higher. Shiftify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Shift Calendar, Work Calendar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shiftify or Shift Calendar, Work Calendar have ads?

Shiftify shows ads; Shift Calendar, Work Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shiftify or Shift Calendar, Work Calendar?

Shiftify ships an update every 6 days, and Shift Calendar, Work Calendar every 3 months. Most recently, Shiftify was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shift Calendar, Work Calendar on October 3, 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.*