# Shift Worker vs Supershift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Supershift at 96% against Shift Worker's 47%. Supershift also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 3.7). Shift Worker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Supershift is free to download; Shift Worker costs $1.99 up front. Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shift Worker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Supershift holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.5K 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 96% of Supershift's.

Shift Worker ships an update every 2 weeks, Supershift every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Worker | Supershift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#136** |
| Size | 8 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Production Shed Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317720850) | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Worker

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Supershift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your shift work schedule with ease, track earnings and hours, and view upcoming shifts on your Apple Watch. Customize shifts with colors and icons, and plan rotations up to two years in advance. Includes reporting, dark mode, and widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling and tracking, Earnings and hours reports, Customizable shifts with colors/icons, Rotation planning up to 2 years, Apple Watch app and complications, Widgets for schedule view, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supershift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Supershift Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Supershift Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Useful features (pay calculation, reports)
- 🚀 Efficient shift management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better export/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with shift deletion/editing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view

**Requested features**

- Ability to share calendars with family/coworkers
- More detailed pay/overtime tracking
- Improved widget functionality
- Ability to set custom shift reminders
- Option to archive/delete old shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Worker free?

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

### Is Supershift free?

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

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

Supershift is rated higher. Shift Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Supershift averages 4.9 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Shift Worker or Supershift have ads?

Supershift shows ads; Shift Worker does not.

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

Shift Worker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Supershift every 5 days. Most recently, Shift Worker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Supershift on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shift Worker or Supershift?

Shift Worker currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Supershift at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*