Shift Planning Calendar vs WorkTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shift Planning Calendar
This app simplifies shift work management for individuals. It allows for quick entry of recurring shifts, comparison of schedules with friends, and easy sharing of your work calendar via email or as a lock screen image.
- Quick shift input with icons
- Compare schedules with friends
- Auto-create email of shifts
- Bluetooth shift exchange
- Calendar snapshot for lock screen
- All features available from start
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This app provides powerful support for people who do shift work. This app was created based on comments like these. • Entering shifts on the calendar one by one is a lot trouble. > By using the Shift Input Function, you can fill in shifts for a whole month in less than 30 seconds. • I want to view shifts for me and my friends side by side when we're planning a day to hang out together. > By using the Shift List Function, you can quickly find out which day is best for everyone. • Writing emails when I want to tell my friends and family my shifts is difficult. > With the Autocreate Email Function, you can automatically create an email of your shift schedule with one touch. • I want to check my shifts quickly on the lock screen. > With the Calendar Snapshot Function, you can easily create an image of your calendar that can be used for the standby display. *** Main Features *** * You can use all of the features right from the start without having to purchase any add-ons. • Shift Input Mode You can fill in shifts on the calendar with simple one touch controls using icons. • Shift List Function You can manage shifts for multiple other users, and compare shifts for you and your friends on a single list. • Autocreate Email Function Creates an email of your work schedule with one touch. • Bluetooth Shift Exchange Function Exchange your shift information by bringing your iPhone/iPod Touch close together, similar to IR communication. • Calendar Snapshot Function Creates an image of your calendar that you can use as your lock screen or wallpaper. You can check your shifts quickly on your lock screen. • Launch App with URL Scheme open:ShiftWorkingCalendar open:shift *** User Reviews *** * Very helpful app. Makes life easier for shift workers. * Easy to use. Great for odd shifts. Love the icons. * Thanks it's easy to use and free * Absolutely fantastic. * Very handy for me and quick to use Easy to email to others * Very convenient. Nice app. * Glad a shift planner is free, without any adverts. * Just what I have been waiting for. Up till now, I have had to write shifts on calendar for my wife to see, and help plan. A simple email now does it all, great!
WorkTime
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.
- Shift calendar visualization
- Quick shift entry
- Shift reminders
- Hours and wages tracking
- Schedule sharing
- Sync to phone calendar
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TRACKING WORK SHIFTS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. WorkTime is the shift calendar trusted by over 1,000,000 workers. Set your shift times, see them all at a glance, set alerts, add up your hours, and share your schedule. Do you work rotating shifts, irregular hours, or random days? WorkTime tracks your entire work schedule on one clean calendar. Enter shifts with just two taps. See your whole month at a glance. No more scribbling shifts on scraps of paper. FEATURES • See all your shifts at a single glance on a unique time-display calendar • Enter shift start times with just two taps • Add shifts quickly from your Recent Shifts list • Add notes and reminders to any day • Share your schedule via email or save it as a photo • Share multiple months at once PREMIUM FEATURES • Add unlimited jobs • Track hours worked and wages with the Hours Calculator • Set alerts to remind you before an upcoming shift • Ad-free interface • Sync to your phone's calendar SET AND NEVER FORGET. Set reminders based on how much time you need to get ready. WorkTime alerts you before every shift so you never miss one. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS. Whether you're a nurse, barista, bartender, warehouse worker, retail associate, or anyone who works shifts — WorkTime is built for you. Subscription pricing and terms: WorkTime offers auto-renewing subscription options. Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your App Store account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your device's Settings > Subscriptions. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Shift Planning Calendar at free against WorkTime's freemium. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 59%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 811). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Shift Planning Calendar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shift Planning Calendar 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 811, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.
Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shift Planning Calendar | WorkTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (811 ratings) — better | 4.4 (4.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better | 58.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 811 | 4.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kosuke Hamada | Toto Ventures Inc. |
Customer experience
Shift Planning Calendar
WorkTime
User reviews
Shift Planning Calendar
From 811 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable icons
- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Great for shift work
- 👍 Convenient to have schedule on phone
Room to improve
- 🐛 Issues with data transfer on new device
- 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription
- 💡 Could use more icon options
- 💡 Wish it had more features like sharing calendar
WorkTime
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases
Bugs and requests
Shift Planning Calendar
Reported bugs
3 issues- Shift data not transferring to new device
- Paid subscription not recognized on new device
- Calendar not displaying properly on larger screens
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to repeat/copy shifts
- Automatic shift pattern generation
- Integration with other calendars
- More customization options
- Notifications for upcoming shifts
WorkTime
Reported bugs
3 issues- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive
Requested features
4 requests- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature
In-app purchases
Shift Planning Calendar
- Icon Set [theme01]$0.99
- Icon Set [theme02]$0.99
- Icon Set [theme03]$0.99
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- Icon Set [theme04]$0.99
- Icon Set [theme05]$0.99
- Calendar Frame [theme01]$0.99
- Calendar Frame [theme02]$0.99
- Calendar Frame [theme03]$0.99
- Reasonable Icons Set [theme01~05]$2.99
- Reasonable Calendar Frame Set [theme01~05]$2.99
- Upgrade$3.99
WorkTime
- 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler14 Days trial$3.997 Days
- WorkTime Pro: One Week14 Days trial$3.997 Days
- 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker$29.996 Months
- WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar14 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Work Calendar & Shift Schedule$3.99
Questions
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