# Shift Worker vs Shift Planning Calendar

The clearest difference is price: Shift Planning Calendar at Free against Shift Worker's $1.99. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (83% vs 46%). Shift Worker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Shift Planning Calendar 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 Planning Calendar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Planning Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Planning Calendar has 811 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 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's.

Shift Worker ships an update every 6 days, Shift Planning Calendar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Worker | Shift Planning Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker/id352000376/reviews) | **[4.7 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **811** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Production Shed Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317720850) | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) |

## 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 (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 Planning Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346)

This app simplifies shift work management for individuals. It allows for quick entry of recurring shifts, comparison of schedules with friends, and easy sharing of your work calendar via email or as a lock screen image.

**Highlights:** Quick shift input with icons, Compare schedules with friends, Auto-create email of shifts, Bluetooth shift exchange, Calendar snapshot for lock screen, All features available from start

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Set  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Icons Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Calendar Frame Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable icons
- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Great for shift work
- 👍 Convenient to have schedule on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data transfer on new device
- 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription
- 💡 Could use more icon options
- 💡 Wish it had more features like sharing calendar

**Reported bugs**

- Shift data not transferring to new device
- Paid subscription not recognized on new device
- Calendar not displaying properly on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to repeat/copy shifts
- Automatic shift pattern generation
- Integration with other calendars
- More customization options
- Notifications for upcoming shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Worker free?

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

### Is Shift Planning Calendar free?

Shift Planning Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Worker or Shift Planning Calendar?

Shift Planning Calendar is rated higher. Shift Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 from 811 ratings.

### Do Shift Worker or Shift Planning Calendar have ads?

Neither Shift Worker nor Shift Planning Calendar shows ads.

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

Shift Worker ships an update every 6 days, and Shift Planning Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shift Worker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shift Planning Calendar on October 14, 2026.

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