# CopCal vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is rating: WorkTime at 4.4 against CopCal's 1.8. WorkTime also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 23%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 16). CopCal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CopCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of CopCal's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

CopCal ships an update every 2 months, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CopCal | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copcal/id449505734/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/808581339) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### CopCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copcal/id449505734)

Manage your work schedule with custom categories and repeating patterns. Ideal for public safety professionals or anyone needing to separate work shifts from personal life. Supports custom fields for specific event types like court cases.

**Highlights:** Repeating non-traditional work schedules, Customizable event categories, Dynamic fields for specific categories, Separate work and personal schedules, Track time off and earned comp time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CopCal free?

CopCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CopCal or WorkTime?

WorkTime is rated higher. CopCal averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do CopCal or WorkTime have ads?

Neither CopCal nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CopCal or WorkTime?

CopCal ships an update every 2 months, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, CopCal was updated on October 8, 2026 and WorkTime on October 12, 2026.

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