# Shift Planning Calendar vs Shift Day Work Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Planning Calendar at none against Shift Day Work Calendar's shown. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.3). Shift Day Work Calendar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 816). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shift Planning Calendar against 4.7 for Shift Day Work Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 816, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's.

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Planning Calendar | Shift Day Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 816 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) |

## 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


### 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 Shift Planning Calendar free?

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

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Shift Planning Calendar is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Day Work Calendar have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar does not.

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

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shift Day Work Calendar on October 25, 2026.

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