# ShiftLife Organizer vs Shiftify

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shiftify at every 6 days against ShiftLife Organizer's every 5 weeks. Shiftify also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 78%). ShiftLife Organizer's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 457). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ShiftLife Organizer against 4.8 for Shiftify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 457 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ShiftLife Organizer's written reviews are positive against 94% of Shiftify's.

ShiftLife Organizer ships an update every 5 weeks, Shiftify every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftLife Organizer | Shiftify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftlife-organizer/id350195352/reviews) | **[4.8 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 457 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OvalKey Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308493255) | [Bohee Sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137032844) |

## 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


### Shiftify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495)

This app helps individuals with irregular work schedules accurately track their earnings. It calculates wages, overtime, and unpaid breaks, providing detailed payroll reports. The app offers visual organization of shifts and syncs with other calendars.

**Highlights:** Wage tracking, Shift scheduling, Overtime calculation, Payroll reports, Color-coded shifts, Calendar sync, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $5.99 | one-time |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient and organized
- 👍 Helpful for tracking shifts and pay
- 👍 Customizable with color-coding
- 👍 Useful for multiple jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when adding shifts
- 🐛 Daylight savings time issues
- 🐛 Limited editing options for shifts
- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar always defaults to January
- Calendar not fitting properly on screen
- Inability to search for job locations

**Requested features**

- Repeat/recurring shift feature
- Ability to edit shift times without creating new shift
- Overtime pay calculations
- Widget support
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftLife Organizer free?

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

### Is Shiftify free?

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

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

Shiftify is rated higher. ShiftLife Organizer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Shiftify averages 4.8 from 457 ratings.

### Do ShiftLife Organizer or Shiftify have ads?

Both ShiftLife Organizer and Shiftify show ads.

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

ShiftLife Organizer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shiftify every 6 days. Most recently, ShiftLife Organizer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shiftify on September 22, 2026.

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