# Shift Worker vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is price: WorkTime at Free against Shift Worker's $1.99. WorkTime also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 102). Shift Worker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WorkTime is free to download; Shift Worker costs $1.99 up front. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Shift Worker asks for nothing beyond the download.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Shift Worker's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

Shift Worker ships an update every 2 weeks, WorkTime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Worker | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Production Shed Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317720850) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Worker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376)

Easily enter and view your work schedule with custom shift types, icons, and colors. Quickly add entire months or years of shifts and share them with others. Save your schedule to your device's background for instant access.

**Highlights:** Custom shift types with icons and colors, Quick shift entry for months/years, Multiple calendar support, Share shifts with others, Save schedule to background, Personalized notes for dates, Timeline view

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent for shift workers
- 📅 Easy to organize schedules
- 🎨 Customizable icons and colors
- 🧭 Helpful for managing complex rotations
- 🤝 Useful for couples/families to align schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when adding notes
- 📝 Limited note display
- 🔄 Lack of sync between devices
- 🗓️ Issues with iOS updates deleting data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add notes
- Notes disappearing after iOS updates
- Calendar dates/days not displaying correctly
- Inability to export/import schedules

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view full notes
- Implement iCloud/calendar sync
- Allow multiple shift entries per day
- Add recurring note/reminder features
- Develop Apple Watch app integration


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Worker free?

Shift Worker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Worker or WorkTime?

WorkTime is rated higher. Shift Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Shift Worker or WorkTime have ads?

Neither Shift Worker nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Worker or WorkTime?

Shift Worker ships an update every 2 weeks, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Worker was updated on September 25, 2026 and WorkTime on September 25, 2026.

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