# WorkTime vs iShift Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: iShift Calendar at 5.0 against WorkTime's 3.5. iShift Calendar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. iShift Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

iShift Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 104 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, iShift Calendar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | iShift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-calendar/id594764457/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishift-calendar/id1025844734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Sheng-Yi Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/975535820) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### iShift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishift-calendar/id1025844734)

This app generates repeating shift calendars based on user-defined shift rules. It allows for the management of multiple shift tables, supporting both personal and enterprise use cases with an integrated database for some enterprise schedules.

**Highlights:** Automatic shift calendar generation, Input custom shift rules, Manage multiple shift tables, Support for personal and enterprise tables, Built-in enterprise shift table database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is iShift Calendar free?

iShift Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or iShift Calendar?

iShift Calendar is rated higher. WorkTime averages 3.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while iShift Calendar averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or iShift Calendar have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor iShift Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or iShift Calendar?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and iShift Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on October 18, 2026 and iShift Calendar on October 6, 2026.

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