# Shift Scheduler vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift Scheduler at none against WorkTime's 7. Shift Scheduler also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Shift Scheduler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Scheduler holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Shift Scheduler's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

Shift Scheduler ships an update every 2 months, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Scheduler | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-scheduler/id482061308/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% 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 | 17 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洁靖 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/482061691) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Scheduler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-scheduler/id482061308)

Manage your work schedule with this app. It offers flexible shift arrangement, holiday tracking, and customizable calendar views with icons and colors. Record clock-in/out times and set reminders for your shifts.

**Highlights:** Flexible shift arrangement, Holiday tracking (US, UK, Canada, etc.), Customizable calendar with 40+ icons and unlimited colors, Clock-in/out time recording, Shift reminders, Enable/disable shifts for calendar view

**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 Shift Scheduler free?

Shift Scheduler 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, Shift Scheduler or WorkTime?

Shift Scheduler is rated higher. Shift Scheduler averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Shift Scheduler or WorkTime have ads?

Neither Shift Scheduler nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Scheduler or WorkTime?

Shift Scheduler ships an update every 2 months, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Scheduler was updated on June 5, 2026 and WorkTime on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*