# Shift Worker vs Shift Work Calendar | Schedule

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift Work Calendar | Schedule at 96% against Shift Worker's 46%. Shift Work Calendar | Schedule also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.7). Shift Worker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule is free to download; Shift Worker costs $1.99 up front. Shift Worker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shift Work Calendar | Schedule sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Work Calendar | Schedule has 9.6K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Shift Worker's written reviews are positive against 96% of Shift Work Calendar | Schedule's.

Shift Worker ships an update every 6 days, Shift Work Calendar | Schedule fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Worker | Shift Work Calendar | Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-schedule/id381672587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **9.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Production Shed Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317720850) | [Ebisu Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309324238) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Worker

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Worker Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shift Worker Premium Yearly | $17.99 | per year |

**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 Work Calendar | Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-schedule/id381672587)

Easily manage your work schedule with this calendar app designed for shift workers. Register your shifts, add notes with emojis, and save your calendar as an image. Sync with your iOS calendar and view others' shifts with the premium plan.

**Highlights:** Create multiple shift types, Easy shift input, Add notes with emoji icons, Save calendar as image, Send shifts via email, Widget for quick schedule check, iOS Calendar Sync (Premium), Input/view other people's shifts (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No advertisement plan 1 month | $1.59 | per month |
| Premium Plan 1Month | $2.39 | per month |
| No advertisement plan 6 months | $6.39 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plan 6 Months | $9.59 | per 6 months |
| No advertisement plan 1 year | $11.00 | per year |
| Premium Plan 1 Year | $16.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Helpful for shift workers
- 🚀 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar dates not syncing correctly
- App freezing or crashing
- Issues with data migration

**Requested features**

- Recurring shift scheduling
- Ability to add multiple shifts per day
- More customization options
- Sync with other calendars
- Payroll integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Worker free?

Shift Worker costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shift Work Calendar | Schedule free?

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Worker or Shift Work Calendar | Schedule?

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule is rated higher. Shift Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Shift Work Calendar | Schedule averages 4.7 from 9.6K ratings.

### Do Shift Worker or Shift Work Calendar | Schedule have ads?

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule shows ads; Shift Worker does not.

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

Shift Worker ships an update every 6 days, and Shift Work Calendar | Schedule fortnightly. Most recently, Shift Worker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar | Schedule on October 23, 2026.

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