Comparison

Shift Share vs Cubbily

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shift Share

Features
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Create and Share team schedules easily with Shift Share. Shift Share allows for team leaders to create schedule templates and fill-in the schedule with teammates. They can then share the schedule. Everyone can then collaborate on schedule changes. Shift Share is free for teammates. Shift leader subscription is $3.99 /month. Leaders can create, modify and share schedules with up to 100 teammates. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cubbily

This app centralizes all family schedules, including work, kids' activities, and home tasks, in a clear, color-coded calendar. It also offers shared lists, chores, and reminders, syncing across all devices for seamless organization.

Highlights
  • Shared family calendar
  • Color-coded events
  • Shift work scheduling
  • Shared grocery lists
  • Family to-dos and chores
  • Syncs across devices
  • Milestone tracking
Features
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Cubbily is the shared family calendar that keeps every family schedule in one place. With an easy-to-read family calendar, color-coded events, and a shift calendar built for complex work schedules, busy parents, couples, and shift-worker families always know who needs to be where, and when. Beyond the shared family calendar, Cubbily helps you manage everyday life with a shared grocery list, family to-dos, chores, and reminders—all synced across devices. See family schedules, work schedules, kids’ activities, and home tasks together in one organized view, so your family can stay on track. SHARED CALENDAR THAT’S EASY & CLEAR • See everyone’s plans at a glance with color-coded day, week, month, and task views • Create events in seconds with powerful repeats and reminders that reach the right people • Avoid conflicts by sharing work shifts, school events, practices, and appointments in one place • Subscribe & sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and others to keep everything up to date • Add meal plans as calendar events to keep dinner on track (easy meal planner via events) MADE FOR SHIFT WORK & ODD HOURS • Add rotating or night shifts in a few taps and view them alongside family plans • Perfect for firefighters, nurses, EMTs, police, and other shift workers • Keep your partner and kids in the loop, so everyone knows when you’re on or off LISTS & TASKS TOGETHER • Shared to-dos, shopping & grocery lists, wish lists, chores, and packing lists • Assign items and get notified when things get done—right inside your family calendar • A built-in task manager so plans and tasks live in one place “BIG DAYS” & FAMILY MILESTONES • Track birthdays, first day of school, move-in dates, and more with countdowns and reminders • Show important dates directly on the calendar so nobody misses them “LITTLE THINGS” CARE NOTES • Save tiny but meaningful details (allergies, shoe sizes, favorite snacks) • Help caregivers and family members show up with the right info on hand MULTIPLE FAMILIES, ONE ACCOUNT • Manage multiple family calendars with one account and switch in a tap—great for extended families or separate groups ALWAYS IN SYNC, ACROSS DEVICES • Everyone sees the same up-to-date schedule with automatic sync and reminders • Works seamlessly with Apple & Google calendars; advanced controls available with Pro WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR • Busy parents juggling school, pickups, sports, and appointments • Couples who want a clear view of each other’s plans • Homes with multiple kids (or homeschool) that need conflict-free planning • Shift-work families matching work hours to family life CUBBILY PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Unlock extra power for bigger or busier families: • Multi-View: four intuitive calendar views to fit how you plan • Ad-Free: focus on family scheduling without distractions • Widgets & Multiple Reminders to surface what matters, when it matters • More Color Options and Theme customization • Default View + Search (even for those inside-joke event names) • Make events visible only to selected members for added privacy • No limits on Big Days, Little Things, Family Questions, and Family Lists • Enhanced Google Calendar sync controls for a more tailored scheduleOne subscription covers the whole family. Start with a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION & RENEWAL Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings after purchase. PRIVACY & TERMS Cubbily Family Calendar is a private family organizer (not a social media platform). No public profiles, feeds, or follower features. Privacy Policy: https://www.cubbily.com/h5/client/calendarpage/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.cubbily.com/h5/client/calendarpage/terms

Screenshots

Shift Share4 screens
Cubbily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Share at none against Cubbily's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift Share sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Cubbily sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Share ships an update every 9 days, Cubbily every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shift Share versus Cubbily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift ShareCubbily
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcerea IncorporatedDISCOVERY BAY PTE. LTD.

Bugs and requests

Shift Share

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cubbily

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App randomly logs out users and deletes calendar data
  • Calendar events fail to save in weekly view
  • Popup windows for new features prevent event addition
  • Date and time reset to random values (e.g., January 1970) when editing events
  • Calendar weekday display conflicts with settings (shows S-M-T-W-T-F-S despite Monday start preference)
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  • US holidays cannot be hidden without account settings adjustment
  • iPad app displays at tiny resolution without scaling options
  • Glitches prevent dismissal of feature popups
  • Account recovery fails after recent updates

Requested features

14 requests
  • Monthly calendar view in free version
  • Support for larger families (more than 6 members)
  • Multiple family/group calendars within single app
  • iPad-optimized interface and formatting
  • Customizable holiday settings by country
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  • Daily, weekly, and monthly event repetition options
  • Multiple reminders per event in free version
  • Selective notification settings (disable promotional, keep event notifications)
  • Landscape view with overlapping hourly columns
  • Integration with Tesla and other smart devices
  • Shared grocery lists and personal information portals
  • Event color-coding by type (not just by person)
  • Expanded day view without popup windows
  • Support for friends' schedules separate from family calendars

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shift Share

Subscriptions1
  • Team Leader$3.991 Month
12 purchases

Cubbily

Subscriptions12
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Monthly 2$4.991 Month
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Monthly 3$4.991 Month
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  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Monthly 4$4.991 Month
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Monthly 5$4.991 Month
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Monthly 6$4.991 Month
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Yearly 3$49.991 Year
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Yearly 5$49.991 Year
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Yearly 2$49.991 Year
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Yearly 6$49.991 Year
  • Cubbily Calendar Pro Yearly 4$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Shift Share free?
Shift Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubbily free?
Cubbily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift Share or Cubbily have ads?
Cubbily shows ads; Shift Share does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Share or Cubbily?
Shift Share ships an update every 9 days, and Cubbily every 8 days. Most recently, Shift Share was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cubbily on October 25, 2026.

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