# Roster vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is rating: Roster at 4.4 against WorkTime's 3.5. Roster also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). WorkTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and WorkTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roster holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Roster's written reviews are positive against 39% of WorkTime's.

Roster ships an update every 2 months, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roster | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roster-calendar/id536118948/reviews)** | [3.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-calendar/id594764457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roster-calendar/id536118948)

Easily manage your work shifts by entering them into your calendar with a single tap. Customize shift times, colors, and names to fit your specific needs. Quickly create complex shift patterns and add notes for each day.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry, Customizable shift details, Editable templates, Add notes to days, Double shifts, Recurring shift cycles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Website+Extras | $1.49 | per month |
| Extra 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 2 - Security | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 3 - Overtime | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 4 - Audio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 5 - Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| "More comfortable" | $1.99 | one-time |
| No advertising | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Extras | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for shift work
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Sync and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stops working
- Notes and schedules disappearing
- Inability to access past/future months
- Compatibility issues with device updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiple shifts per day
- Improve month-to-month navigation
- Integrate with other calendar apps
- Provide better customer support


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-calendar/id594764457)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear calendar view and quick entry. Set reminders for upcoming shifts and calculate your earnings. Share your schedule with others or save it as an image.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar view, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and pay calculator, Schedule sharing, Add notes to shifts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkTime Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for tracking multiple jobs
- 🚀 Convenient schedule management
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 👍 Simple and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paid upgrade
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for basic features
- 🔒 Inability to set shift end times in free version
- 🔒 Lack of advanced features like break tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Calendar view not working properly after iOS updates
- Shift deletion and editing functionality unreliable

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom work week start day
- Option to track paid vs unpaid break times
- Integration with native calendar apps
- Detailed reporting and analytics capabilities
- Support for multiple pay rates and overtime calculations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roster free?

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

### Is WorkTime free?

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

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

Roster is rated higher. Roster averages 4.4 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while WorkTime averages 3.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do Roster or WorkTime have ads?

Roster shows ads; WorkTime does not.

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

Roster ships an update every 2 months, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roster was updated on October 20, 2026 and WorkTime on October 21, 2026.

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