# WorkTime vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is update cadence: WorkTime at every 3 weeks against Shift Calendar's every 2 months. WorkTime also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (39% vs 29%). Shift Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 29% of Shift Calendar's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift Calendar every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-calendar/id594764457/reviews)** | [3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule-manager-and-job-tracker/id781650675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **39.3% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) |

## 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 Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule-manager-and-job-tracker/id781650675)

Organize your work schedule, track hours, and calculate wages. Easily add shifts, set reminders, and share your availability with others. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited job tracking and detailed wage calculations.

**Highlights:** Organize work shifts on one screen, Add shifts quickly, Track hours worked, Calculate earned wages, Set shift reminders, Share work schedule

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Color coding for jobs
- 💾 Save and reuse shifts
- ✅ Good for tracking multiple jobs
- ✨ Simple and uncomplicated design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires purchase for full features
- 🚫 Free version is very limited
- 💰 Paid version not worth the cost for some
- 👎 Difficult to edit mistakes
- ⏳ Trial mode is too restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after Apple update
- App freezes, stuck on one month
- App crashes or goes to a blank screen
- Paid version not unlocking features
- Alarm function not working

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sync across devices
- Include salary calculator
- Allow subtraction of unpaid breaks automatically
- Add option to change the start day of the week
- Add break time insertion option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

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

WorkTime is rated higher. WorkTime averages 3.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 3.3 from 27 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Shift Calendar shows ads.

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

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Calendar every 2 months. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shift Calendar on November 1, 2026.

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