# ANSOS2Go vs Shift Day Work Calendar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift Day Work Calendar at 86% against ANSOS2Go's 20%. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). ANSOS2Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ANSOS2Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Day Work Calendar has 14K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ANSOS2Go's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's.

ANSOS2Go ships an update every 5 months, Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANSOS2Go | Shift Day Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ansos2go/id624783075/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 17.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HealthStream, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536995306) | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) |

## What reviewers say

### ANSOS2Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ansos2go/id624783075)

Access your work schedule on the go. View assignments, request time off, and manage shifts. Managers can also view schedules and contact employees directly.

**Highlights:** View work assignments, Check start and end times, Request work, time off, and shifts, View area schedules, Contact employees via call, email, or text, Secure access to personal information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient schedule access
- 👍 Easy to use (sometimes)
- 👍 Useful for reviewing schedule
- 👍 Good when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Outdated interface
- 🐛 Slow to launch
- 🐛 Navigation difficulties

**Reported bugs**

- App loops on "new version available"
- Buttons don't execute functions
- Won't accept correct username/password
- Zero functionality (cannot make schedule/requests)
- White square of death (server unavailable)

**Requested features**

- iCal integration
- Widget for home screen
- See who else is on schedule
- Area view button
- iPad app


### Shift Day Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear, intuitive calendar. Assign colors and names to shifts, add reminders, and view your entire month at a glance. Share your schedule and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift tracking, Intuitive rota interface, Shift widget, Schedule sharing, iCloud sync, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Month-Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade Now | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Helpful color coding
- 🗓️ Convenient for shift scheduling
- ⏰ Shift reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 🔀 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🗓️ Limited view of calendar
- 📝 Memos not prominently displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Shifts not displaying correctly
- Issues with paid version not working after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 2 shifts per day
- Integration with other calendar apps
- Customizable color options
- Recurring memo/event feature
- Week view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANSOS2Go free?

ANSOS2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ANSOS2Go or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. ANSOS2Go averages 2.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do ANSOS2Go or Shift Day Work Calendar have ads?

Shift Day Work Calendar shows ads; ANSOS2Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, ANSOS2Go or Shift Day Work Calendar?

ANSOS2Go ships an update every 5 months, and Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, ANSOS2Go was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shift Day Work Calendar on October 18, 2026.

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