# WorkTime vs Shift Work Calendar & Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift Work Calendar & Planner at 100% against WorkTime's 39%. Shift Work Calendar & Planner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Shift Work Calendar & Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Work Calendar & Planner 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. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shift Work Calendar & Planner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Shift Work Calendar & Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/shift-work-calendar-and-planner/id6457316500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Denis Andrasec](https://appshunter.io/developer/667450290) |

## 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


### Shift Work Calendar & Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-and-planner/id6457316500)

This app helps manage your work schedule with a fast and intuitive calendar. Easily add shifts, customize them with colors and icons, and sync with your Apple Calendar. Widgets provide a quick overview of your upcoming workdays.

**Highlights:** Add work shifts easily, Monthly and yearly calendar views, Customizable colors and icons, Notes for shift entries, Apple Calendar sync, Home screen widgets, Dark & Light Mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Shift Work Calendar & Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Shift Work Calendar & Planner?

Shift Work Calendar & Planner is rated higher. WorkTime averages 3.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Shift Work Calendar & Planner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Shift Work Calendar & Planner have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Shift Work Calendar & Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Shift Work Calendar & Planner?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Work Calendar & Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar & Planner on September 19, 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.*