# Shift Worker vs Shift Day Work Calendar

The clearest difference is price: Shift Day Work Calendar at Free against Shift Worker's $1.99. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (86% vs 47%). Shift Worker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Shift Day Work Calendar is free to download; Shift Worker costs $1.99 up front. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shift Worker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K 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 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's.

Shift Worker ships an update every 2 weeks, Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Worker | Shift Day Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Production Shed Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317720850) | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) |

## 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


### 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 Shift Worker free?

Shift Worker costs $1.99, 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, Shift Worker or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Shift Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

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

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Shift Worker does not.

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

Shift Worker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Shift Worker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shift Day Work Calendar on September 26, 2026.

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