# ShiftLife Organizer vs Sheefts

The clearest difference is rating: ShiftLife Organizer at 4.8 against Sheefts's 4.0. ShiftLife Organizer also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Sheefts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftLife Organizer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Sheefts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftLife Organizer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftLife Organizer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of ShiftLife Organizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sheefts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShiftLife Organizer ships an update every 5 weeks, Sheefts every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftLife Organizer | Sheefts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftlife-organizer/id350195352/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheefts-shift-work-planner/id1448064158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OvalKey Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308493255) | [Andrea Mario Lufino](https://appshunter.io/developer/367684034) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftLife Organizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftlife-organizer/id350195352)

This app is a specialized calendar designed for shift workers. It helps organize shifts, track hours, calculate pay, and manage various work-related events. Users can plan future schedules, record past work details, and sync with multiple calendar services.

**Highlights:** Organize shifts and work events, Record and calculate hours and pay, Sync with multiple calendar services, Fast shift entry and flexible work patterns, Bluetooth sync with colleagues, Customizable event types and views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Store Add-On | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Holidays United States | $0.99 | one-time |
| AR Calendar Add-on | $1.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2020 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2021 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2022 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2023 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2024 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2025 Calendar | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2027 Calendar | $6.99 | one-time |
| ShiftLife 2026 Calendar | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for shift workers
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Helpful for work and personal life
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive yearly subscription
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or deletion
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Buggy or glitchy at times
- 🔧 Difficult to set up or configure

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts or events randomly disappearing
- Inability to update shift patterns
- Syncing issues across devices
- Crashes or freezes when adding events

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export data
- More advanced reporting and analytics
- Improved shift pattern templates
- Seamless integration with other calendars
- Customizable alarm/reminder options


### Sheefts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheefts-shift-work-planner/id1448064158)

Easily manage your rotating or irregular work schedule with quick entry and clear overviews. Track hours, view reports, and receive pre-shift notifications to stay organized and in control of your time.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry, Calendar overview, Dashboard with key metrics, Home screen widget, Detailed reports, Pre-shift notifications, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultra - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Ultra - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Ultra - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftLife Organizer free?

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

### Is Sheefts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftLife Organizer or Sheefts?

ShiftLife Organizer is rated higher. ShiftLife Organizer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Sheefts averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ShiftLife Organizer or Sheefts have ads?

ShiftLife Organizer shows ads; Sheefts does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftLife Organizer or Sheefts?

ShiftLife Organizer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sheefts every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShiftLife Organizer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sheefts on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*