# Time Clock Helper vs Shift Day Work Calendar

The clearest difference is price: Shift Day Work Calendar at Free against Time Clock Helper's $0.99. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Time Clock Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Shift Day Work Calendar is free to download; Time Clock Helper costs $0.99 up front. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Time Clock Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Time Clock Helper's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's.

Time Clock Helper ships an update every 3 months, Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Clock Helper | Shift Day Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-clock-helper/id517528808/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ducky Planet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/442169107) | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Clock Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-clock-helper/id517528808)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily calculate daily work hours using a digital time card. Input times via a scroll wheel or manual keyboard entry. Supports multiple days, custom rounding, and optional date display.

**Highlights:** Digital time card entry, Scroll wheel or manual time input, Optional lunch punch exclusion, Record and view multiple days, Customizable rounding options, Decimal or hours/minutes display, Email recorded times

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shift Day Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear, intuitive calendar. Assign colors and names to shifts, add reminders, and view your entire month at a glance. Share your schedule and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift tracking, Intuitive rota interface, Shift widget, Schedule sharing, iCloud sync, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Month-Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade Now | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Helpful color coding
- 🗓️ Convenient for shift scheduling
- ⏰ Shift reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 🔀 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🗓️ Limited view of calendar
- 📝 Memos not prominently displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Shifts not displaying correctly
- Issues with paid version not working after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 2 shifts per day
- Integration with other calendar apps
- Customizable color options
- Recurring memo/event feature
- Week view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Clock Helper free?

Time Clock Helper costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Clock Helper or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Time Clock Helper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Time Clock Helper or Shift Day Work Calendar have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Time Clock Helper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time Clock Helper or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Time Clock Helper ships an update every 3 months, and Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Time Clock Helper was updated on September 14, 2026 and Shift Day Work Calendar on September 24, 2026.

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