# Scheduler vs Shift Day Work Calendar

The clearest difference is price: Shift Day Work Calendar at Free against Scheduler's $7.99. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (14K vs 74). Scheduler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Shift Day Work Calendar is free to download; Scheduler costs $7.99 up front. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's.

Scheduler ships an update every 9 days, Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scheduler | Shift Day Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler/id315190568/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 10 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) |

## What reviewers say

### Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler/id315190568)

Easily visualize and manage your rotating work shifts for up to six years in advance. Ideal for public service employees, it handles common and custom schedules, vacation time, and even overlays a partner's schedule for better family planning.

**Highlights:** Visualize schedule for six years, Supports custom and common shift patterns, Tracks vacation and sick time, Records and formats shift trades, Overlays partner's schedule, Logs events with date, time, and location, Countdown to retirement

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Outstanding app for shift workers
- 👍 Highly customizable and flexible
- 📆 Excellent for planning schedules years in advance
- 💰 Worth every penny
- 🤝 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Steep learning curve
- 🔀 Issues with repeating events and schedules
- 🔄 Problems with updates causing data loss
- 💤 Outdated UI and appearance

**Reported bugs**

- Events and schedules disappearing after updates
- Vacation and overtime tracking not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop support for shift swapping
- List view option for events
- Ability to use emojis in event titles
- Removal of unnecessary time zone settings


### Shift Day Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear, intuitive calendar. Assign colors and names to shifts, add reminders, and view your entire month at a glance. Share your schedule and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift tracking, Intuitive rota interface, Shift widget, Schedule sharing, iCloud sync, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Month-Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade Now | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Helpful color coding
- 🗓️ Convenient for shift scheduling
- ⏰ Shift reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 🔀 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🗓️ Limited view of calendar
- 📝 Memos not prominently displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Shifts not displaying correctly
- Issues with paid version not working after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 2 shifts per day
- Integration with other calendar apps
- Customizable color options
- Recurring memo/event feature
- Week view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scheduler free?

Scheduler costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scheduler or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Scheduler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Scheduler or Shift Day Work Calendar have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scheduler or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Scheduler ships an update every 9 days, and Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Scheduler was updated on September 26, 2026 and Shift Day Work Calendar on September 26, 2026.

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