# Shift Planning Calendar vs WorkTime

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Planning Calendar | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 811 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Planning Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Set  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Icons Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Calendar Frame Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable icons
- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Great for shift work
- 👍 Convenient to have schedule on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data transfer on new device
- 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription
- 💡 Could use more icon options
- 💡 Wish it had more features like sharing calendar

**Reported bugs**

- Shift data not transferring to new device
- Paid subscription not recognized on new device
- Calendar not displaying properly on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to repeat/copy shifts
- Automatic shift pattern generation
- Integration with other calendars
- More customization options
- Notifications for upcoming shifts


### 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 Planning Calendar free?

Shift Planning Calendar 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, Shift Planning Calendar or WorkTime?

Shift Planning Calendar is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Shift Planning Calendar or WorkTime have ads?

Neither Shift Planning Calendar nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar or WorkTime?

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar was updated on September 30, 2026 and WorkTime on October 1, 2026.

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