# ShiftWork vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is ads: WorkTime at none against ShiftWork's shown. WorkTime also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 56) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). ShiftWork's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftWork sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftWork holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of ShiftWork's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftWork | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwork/id622321930/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akira Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/391327047) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwork/id622321930)

Easily create custom shift work calendars by registering templates and repeat cycles. View iOS calendar events alongside your shifts, add notes, and sum up monthly totals. Customize the look with various styles and colors.

**Highlights:** Register unlimited shift templates, Register unlimited repeat cycles, Display iOS calendar events, Add unlimited shift work calendars, Add notes to shifts, Sum shifts per month, Choose style and color

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi-calendar display | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads and unlock limits | $1.99 | one-time |


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftWork free?

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

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShiftWork or WorkTime?

ShiftWork is rated higher. ShiftWork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do ShiftWork or WorkTime have ads?

ShiftWork shows ads; WorkTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftWork or WorkTime?

ShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShiftWork was updated on September 5, 2026 and WorkTime on September 25, 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.*