# Scheduler vs SHIFTAR

The clearest difference is price: SHIFTAR at Free against Scheduler's $7.99. SHIFTAR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (572 vs 74). Scheduler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SHIFTAR is free to download; Scheduler costs $7.99 up front. SHIFTAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 572 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 76% of SHIFTAR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scheduler ships an update every 9 days, SHIFTAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scheduler | SHIFTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler/id315190568/reviews) | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **572** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Buddy System, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295810928) | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) |

## 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


### SHIFTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274)

Easily manage your work shifts and personal appointments in one intuitive calendar. Quickly input shift details, track your earnings, and sync with your existing iCloud calendar. Premium features include widgets, data backup, and advanced color customization.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry with pre-set buttons, Automatic salary calculation, iCloud Calendar synchronization, Daily/weekly schedule widgets, Automatic data backup, Expanded color coding options, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTAR Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium monthly with trial | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $16.49 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $16.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎨 Color-coding for shift organization
- ⚡ Quick one-click shift entry
- 📱 Useful for shift workers and nurses
- 💰 Wage calculator feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for colors and premium features
- 📺 Unexpected ads despite paid version
- 🐛 Data loss issues after updates
- ❌ No MacBook/desktop version
- 🔗 Limited calendar syncing options

**Reported bugs**

- Complete data loss after app updates
- Random deletion of calendar entries
- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access app after update
- Sync failures across devices

**Requested features**

- Date search function for quick navigation
- App icon with current date display
- Partner/family sharing system
- Multiple user schedule management
- Weekly pay period option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scheduler free?

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

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scheduler or SHIFTAR?

SHIFTAR is rated higher. Scheduler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while SHIFTAR averages 4.8 from 572 ratings.

### Do Scheduler or SHIFTAR have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Scheduler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scheduler or SHIFTAR?

Scheduler ships an update every 9 days, and SHIFTAR monthly. Most recently, Scheduler was updated on September 21, 2026 and SHIFTAR on September 23, 2026.

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