# ShiftWork vs Supershift

ShiftWork and Supershift both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Supershift's written reviews are positive against 48% of ShiftWork's. Supershift also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 56). ShiftWork's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftWork sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Supershift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ShiftWork against 4.9 for Supershift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supershift has 5.5K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of ShiftWork's written reviews are positive against 96% of Supershift's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftWork | Supershift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwork/id622321930/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 13 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akira Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/391327047) | [Supershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/956081909) |

## 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 |


### Supershift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supershift-shift-calendar/id1104165041)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your shift work schedule with ease, track earnings and hours, and view upcoming shifts on your Apple Watch. Customize shifts with colors and icons, and plan rotations up to two years in advance. Includes reporting, dark mode, and widgets for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling and tracking, Earnings and hours reports, Customizable shifts with colors/icons, Rotation planning up to 2 years, Apple Watch app and complications, Widgets for schedule view, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supershift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Supershift Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Supershift Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Useful features (pay calculation, reports)
- 🚀 Efficient shift management
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for better export/sharing functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with shift deletion/editing

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect public holiday dates
- Issues with app icon customization
- Shift time overlapping in week view

**Requested features**

- Ability to share calendars with family/coworkers
- More detailed pay/overtime tracking
- Improved widget functionality
- Ability to set custom shift reminders
- Option to archive/delete old shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftWork free?

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

### Is Supershift free?

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

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

Supershift is rated higher. ShiftWork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Supershift averages 4.9 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do ShiftWork or Supershift have ads?

Both ShiftWork and Supershift show ads.

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

ShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, and Supershift every 5 days. Most recently, ShiftWork was updated on September 5, 2026 and Supershift 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.*