# Events vs Shift Work Calendar & Schedule

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Work Calendar & Schedule at 4.6 against Events's 3.4. Shift Work Calendar & Schedule also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (378 vs 5). Events's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 47%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Events sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Shift Work Calendar & Schedule sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Work Calendar & Schedule has 378 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Events's written reviews are positive against 47% of Shift Work Calendar & Schedule's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Events ships an update every 9 days, Shift Work Calendar & Schedule every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Events | Shift Work Calendar & Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-habit-tracker/id1509786481/reviews) | **[4.6 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-schedule/id1582981509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hermann Wagenleitner](https://appshunter.io/developer/543089550) | [4TH FLOOR APPS SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582981511) |

## What reviewers say

### Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/events-habit-tracker/id1509786481)

This app helps you remember important dates, track tasks, and build or break habits. It assists in achieving goals, staying focused, and monitoring your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Task tracking, Habit building, Habit breaking, Progress monitoring, Customizable reminders, Event countdowns

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Events Premium | $3.99 | per year |
| Events Premium Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Events Premium Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |


### Shift Work Calendar & Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-schedule/id1582981509)

Organize your work and personal life with this calendar app designed for shift workers. Easily plan your schedule, track income, and manage multiple jobs with customizable shifts and detailed analytics. Ideal for professionals with rotating work hours.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift patterns, Multiple calendar creation, Income and hourly rate tracking, Personal event scheduling, Date search functionality, Backup and restore calendars, Working hours analytics

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Shift Work Calendar | $0.99 | per month |
| Shift Work Calendar Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month of Shift Work Calendar | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Shift Work Schedule | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 Year of Shift Work Calendar | $22.99 | per year |
| Shift Work Lifetime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Events free?

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

### Is Shift Work Calendar & Schedule free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Events or Shift Work Calendar & Schedule?

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule is rated higher. Events averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Shift Work Calendar & Schedule averages 4.6 from 378 ratings.

### Do Events or Shift Work Calendar & Schedule have ads?

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule shows ads; Events does not.

### Which is updated more often, Events or Shift Work Calendar & Schedule?

Events ships an update every 9 days, and Shift Work Calendar & Schedule every 3 weeks. Most recently, Events was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar & Schedule on November 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.*