ShiftIt vs The Next Shift Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftIt
This app simplifies managing irregular work schedules with a visual calendar. Easily label, color-code, and add notes to your shifts. It also includes public holiday support and multiple language options.
- Scrollable monthly calendar
- Label and color-code shifts
- Add notes to any day
- Public holiday support
- Multiple language options
- Light and dark mode
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ShiftIt makes managing shift work simple. Set your shift rhythm once and ShiftIt fills in your calendar automatically โ see your whole month at a glance and tap any day to adjust it. KEY FEATURES โข Shift rhythm: define your rotation and a start date, and let ShiftIt project it across every month. โข Monthly calendar: scroll through months and mark or edit shift days in seconds. โข Quick entry: smart suggestions remember the shifts you use most, and you can clear the field with a single tap. โข Day notes & colors: add a note or a color to any day to keep track of the details. โข Public holidays: show official holidays for your country and region, including German federal states. โข Shift reminders: get a friendly heads-up before your next shift so you're never caught off guard โ and choose exactly which shifts you want to be reminded about. โข Multi-language: available in English, German, Russian and Japanese. โข Works everywhere: phone, tablet and desktop. Whether you work rotating shifts, nights, or an irregular rota, ShiftIt keeps your schedule clear and under control. Got an idea or found a bug? Use the built-in feedback โ your message reaches the developer directly, and replies come back right inside the app.
The Next Shift Widget
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A better calendar widget designed for everyone! Used by shift workers, including hospital staff and other healthcare workers. Free forever. No ads forever. No data collected. Features: - Syncs with Apple Calendar app - Select individual or multiple calendars - Correct handling of night shifts compared to the default app - Light mode and dark mode styling - Style variant - Color matches your calendar
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ShiftIt at every 4 weeks against The Next Shift Widget's every 3 months. ShiftIt also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShiftIt ships an update every 4 weeks, The Next Shift Widget every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftIt | The Next Shift Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viktor Leongard | Made by Nick LLC |
In-app purchases
ShiftIt
No in-app purchases
The Next Shift Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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