# ShiftWork vs Shift

The clearest difference is ads: Shift at none against ShiftWork's shown. Shift also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 48%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). ShiftWork's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 11). 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 Shift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftWork has 56 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of ShiftWork's written reviews are positive against 77% of Shift's.

ShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, Shift monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftWork | Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftwork/id622321930/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-schedule-and-alarm/id1547232838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akira Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/391327047) | [亚娟 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539395142) |

## 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 |


### Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-schedule-and-alarm/id1547232838)

This app helps shift workers manage their schedules with intelligent alarms and customizable calendar views. It displays upcoming shifts, public holidays, and lunar calendar information, with a home screen widget for quick access.

**Highlights:** Intelligent shift alarms, Customizable shift schedules, Shared shift calendars, Home screen widget, Public holiday display, Lunar calendar integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro(Annual) | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftWork free?

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

### Is Shift free?

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

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

Shift is rated higher. ShiftWork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Shift averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do ShiftWork or Shift have ads?

ShiftWork shows ads; Shift does not.

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

ShiftWork ships an update every 3 months, and Shift monthly. Most recently, ShiftWork was updated on October 1, 2026 and Shift on October 15, 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.*