# Shift Worker vs myShiftWork

The clearest difference is price: myShiftWork at Free against Shift Worker's $1.99. myShiftWork also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (71% vs 47%). Shift Worker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

myShiftWork is free to download; Shift Worker costs $1.99 up front. myShiftWork sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shift Worker asks for nothing beyond the download.

myShiftWork holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Shift Worker's written reviews are positive against 71% of myShiftWork's.

Shift Worker ships an update weekly, myShiftWork every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Worker | myShiftWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376/reviews) | **[4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Production Shed Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317720850) | [Vozye SMC-PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/958988511) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Worker

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### myShiftWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527)

This app helps shift workers plan, organize, and share their work schedules. It allows for custom shift creation, future date planning, and detailed reporting. Sync your shifts with your device calendar and manage multiple patterns easily.

**Highlights:** Create custom shift types with icons, Plan and view future shift rotations, Color-coded calendar with icons, Generate PDF and text reports, Cloud backup and restore, Sync with device calendars, Manage multiple shift patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Biannual subscription | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription. | $9.99 | per year |
| Biannual subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Limitations | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy shift entry
- 📅 Excellent calendar synchronization with Google Calendar and iCal
- 🎨 Customizable shift icons and color coding
- 💰 Affordable pricing with bi-annual subscription option
- 🔄 Automatic shift pattern rotation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss and deletion of shifts
- 😞 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 📵 App crashes and freezes after updates
- 💸 Hidden additional costs (iCloud sync, calendar features)
- 📺 Unwanted ads appearing in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Data mysteriously deleted after app updates
- Unable to restore purchases and account data
- Shift time input fields cut off screen on some devices
- Black text on dark background making notes unreadable
- Shifts disappear when using airplane mode in different time zones

**Requested features**

- More shift icon options
- Better notes functionality for personal and work use
- Ability to add non-shift appointments and events
- Improved app design and layout
- Google Calendar sync (in addition to iCal)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Worker free?

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

### Is myShiftWork free?

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

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

myShiftWork is rated higher. Shift Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while myShiftWork averages 4.5 from 139 ratings.

### Do Shift Worker or myShiftWork have ads?

Neither Shift Worker nor myShiftWork shows ads.

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

Shift Worker ships an update weekly, and myShiftWork every 2 months. Most recently, Shift Worker was updated on October 1, 2026 and myShiftWork on September 18, 2026.

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