# Shift Work Calendar & Schedule vs ShiftCal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShiftCal at 100% against Shift Work Calendar & Schedule's 47%. ShiftCal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Shift Work Calendar & Schedule's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Work Calendar & Schedule sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ShiftCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Work Calendar & Schedule has 304 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Shift Work Calendar & Schedule's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShiftCal's.

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule ships an update monthly, ShiftCal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Work Calendar & Schedule | ShiftCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-schedule/id1582981509/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-shift-schedule-maker/id6578443138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4TH FLOOR APPS SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582981511) | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 days off, track income, and manage complex schedules. Supports multiple calendars for different jobs or colleagues.

**Highlights:** Create custom and preset shift patterns, Track income and hourly rates, Manage multiple job calendars, Input personal events and vacations, Analyze working hours and earnings, Compare schedules with coworkers, Backup and restore calendars

**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 |


### ShiftCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-shift-schedule-maker/id6578443138)

Effortlessly manage your work shifts with custom planning, automatic reminders, and time tracking. Estimate your pay and view your schedule in multiple formats. Syncs across devices for easy access.

**Highlights:** Custom shift planning, Automatic shift notifications, Time tracking and logging, Pay calculation, Multiple schedule views, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| First Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Work Calendar & Schedule free?

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

### Is ShiftCal free?

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

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

ShiftCal is rated higher. Shift Work Calendar & Schedule averages 4.6 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while ShiftCal averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

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

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

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

Shift Work Calendar & Schedule ships an update monthly, and ShiftCal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Work Calendar & Schedule was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShiftCal on September 18, 2026.

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