Comparison

Fx Cal vs ShiftCal®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fx Cal

This app acts as a specialized browser for Fedex Express pilots to access their private website. It allows for downloading and storing trip information, submitting requests, and managing VIPS events. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like viewing open time and participating in trip swaps.

Highlights
  • Site-specific browser for Fedex Express pilot website
  • Download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information
  • Submittal of drop requests
  • One-touch login with stored credentials
  • Send VIPS events to iPhone Calendar
  • Integrated trip swap bulletin board
  • Next-generation bidding solution for iPad
Features
Currently charting
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NOTICE !!! FxCal accesses a private website requiring user authentication and is useful to Fedex Express pilots only. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION FxCal is a site specific browser for the Fedex Express pilot web site. Just like a browser, it can cache information for later display, only optimized for the small screen. FxCal is so easy to use with one hand you will be tempted to ‘trip trade while driving’. Please do not. The basic FxCal program provides download and local storage of VIPS calendar and trip information, and submittal of drop requests. Password and eGrid can be stored for one touch login. VIPS events can be sent directly to your iPhone Calendar. An Auto Poll subscription allows viewing of open time, submittal of makeup and trades, and allows the program to refresh open time at preset intervals. A two month subscription is included with initial app purchase. FxCal provides an integrated trip swap bulletin board for pilots to post, view and reply. On the iPad, FxCal is a fully functional, next generation bidding solution! FxCal is not a ‘bot’ that bypasses codes or does automated trip trades. A tutorial is available at the link below. Please do not purchase this app if you are NOT a Fedex Express pilot as no refunds will be given. FxCal is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fedex Express.

About

ShiftCal®

This app helps emergency service personnel manage complex 24-hour shift schedules. It supports multiple platoons and allows for easy customization of various shift patterns, including Kelly days and RDOs. Users can create and switch between different schedules for personal or professional use.

Highlights
  • Platoon-based 24-hour shift scheduling
  • Customizable for 2-6 platoons
  • Supports .ini shift schedule files
  • Create and switch multiple schedules
  • Display Kelly days, RDOs, debit days
  • Paste from clipboard for quick schedule creation
Features
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ShiftCal® is a platoon-based calendar for emergency service personnel working 24-hour shifts. It is easily customized for any regular schedule of two to six platoons and uses the same shift schedule (.ini) files as the desktop version. Create multiple shift schedules and switch between them at will - keep track of schedules for family members or neighboring agencies. Display Kelly days, RDO's, or debit days in an alternate color. Quickly create new shift schedules using the "Paste from Clipboard" option - see the "Help" tab. ShiftCal is not an appointment calendar - you already have an excellent one on your device. ShiftCal is a registered trademark.

Screenshots

Fx Cal1 screens
ShiftCal®2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fx Cal at 67% against ShiftCal®'s 0%. Fx Cal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). ShiftCal®'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $13.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fx Cal costs $13.99 and ShiftCal® $1.99 up front. Fx Cal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShiftCal® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fx Cal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fx Cal has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Fx Cal's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShiftCal®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Fx Cal versus ShiftCal®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFx CalShiftCal®
Price$13.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperkbaumThomas Wesley Erickson

Customer experience

Fx Cal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

ShiftCal®

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fx Cal

One-time1
  • AutoPoll$17.99
None

ShiftCal®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fx Cal free?
Fx Cal costs $13.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ShiftCal® free?
ShiftCal® costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fx Cal or ShiftCal®?
Fx Cal is rated higher. Fx Cal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while ShiftCal® averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fx Cal or ShiftCal® have ads?
Neither Fx Cal nor ShiftCal® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fx Cal or ShiftCal®?
Fx Cal ships an update every 4 months, and ShiftCal® every 4 months. Most recently, Fx Cal was updated on October 21, 2026 and ShiftCal® on October 13, 2026.

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