# Calendar Paste 3 vs SHIFTAR

The clearest difference is price: SHIFTAR at Free against Calendar Paste 3's $1.99. SHIFTAR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (572 vs 9). Calendar Paste 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

SHIFTAR is free to download; Calendar Paste 3 costs $1.99 up front. SHIFTAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Calendar Paste 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHIFTAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHIFTAR has 572 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Calendar Paste 3's written reviews are positive against 76% of SHIFTAR's.

Calendar Paste 3 ships an update every 3 months, SHIFTAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calendar Paste 3 | SHIFTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-paste-3/id581693524/reviews) | **[4.8 (572 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **572** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Tietze](https://appshunter.io/developer/581693527) | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) |

## What reviewers say

### Calendar Paste 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-paste-3/id581693524)

Create reusable templates for recurring or irregular events. Easily paste these templates into your calendar to save time and avoid repetitive data entry for meetings, shifts, and custom appointments.

**Highlights:** Create event templates, Paste templates into calendar, Schedule team meetings, Manage work shifts, Handle on-call duties, Specify custom durations

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHIFTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftar-work-schedule-planner/id1441499274)

Easily manage your work shifts and personal appointments in one intuitive calendar. Quickly input shift details, track your earnings, and sync with your existing iCloud calendar. Premium features include widgets, data backup, and advanced color customization.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry with pre-set buttons, Automatic salary calculation, iCloud Calendar synchronization, Daily/weekly schedule widgets, Automatic data backup, Expanded color coding options, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTAR Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium monthly with trial | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| SHIFTAR Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium annual with trial | $16.49 | per year |
| SHIFTAR Premium annual | $16.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎨 Color-coding for shift organization
- ⚡ Quick one-click shift entry
- 📱 Useful for shift workers and nurses
- 💰 Wage calculator feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for colors and premium features
- 📺 Unexpected ads despite paid version
- 🐛 Data loss issues after updates
- ❌ No MacBook/desktop version
- 🔗 Limited calendar syncing options

**Reported bugs**

- Complete data loss after app updates
- Random deletion of calendar entries
- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access app after update
- Sync failures across devices

**Requested features**

- Date search function for quick navigation
- App icon with current date display
- Partner/family sharing system
- Multiple user schedule management
- Weekly pay period option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calendar Paste 3 free?

Calendar Paste 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHIFTAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calendar Paste 3 or SHIFTAR?

SHIFTAR is rated higher. Calendar Paste 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SHIFTAR averages 4.8 from 572 ratings.

### Do Calendar Paste 3 or SHIFTAR have ads?

SHIFTAR shows ads; Calendar Paste 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calendar Paste 3 or SHIFTAR?

Calendar Paste 3 ships an update every 3 months, and SHIFTAR monthly. Most recently, Calendar Paste 3 was updated on June 10, 2026 and SHIFTAR on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*