# Shiftify vs RailChop

The clearest difference is ads: RailChop at none against Shiftify's shown. RailChop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Shiftify's advantage is ratings volume (472 vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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 RailChop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RailChop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiftify has 472 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Shiftify's written reviews are positive against 100% of RailChop's.

Shiftify ships an update every 6 days, RailChop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiftify | RailChop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (472 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railchop/id6761963480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **472** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 174 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bohee Sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137032844) | [JBlaze Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892240052) |

## 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


### RailChop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railchop/id6761963480)

This app optimizes moulding cuts for picture framers, minimizing waste and generating professional cut tickets. It offers features like work order scanning, cut list import, and remnant management, with various tiers to suit different needs.

**Highlights:** Moulding cut optimization, Work order scanning, Cut list import, Remnant management, PDF cut tickets, Voice dictation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Business Plan— Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan — Annual | $84.99 | per year |
| Business Plan — Annual | $209.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiftify free?

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

### Is RailChop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shiftify or RailChop?

RailChop is rated higher. Shiftify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 472 ratings, while RailChop averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Shiftify or RailChop have ads?

Shiftify shows ads; RailChop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shiftify or RailChop?

Shiftify ships an update every 6 days, and RailChop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shiftify was updated on October 23, 2026 and RailChop on October 11, 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.*