Shifto vs PunchClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shifto
Easily plan your shift work schedule and coordinate with friends. Share your availability with others and customize your calendar to fit your unique shifts. Enjoy your time off with a clear overview of your schedule.
- Shift work scheduling
- Friend and group coordination
- Shareable schedules
- Customizable shift types
- At-a-glance calendar view
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Planning your life as a shift worker can feel impossible, Shifto is here to help. SOCIAL We want you to enjoy your time off! Add your friends and make custom groups, so that Shifto can tell you the next times that you and your bestie (or group of besties) are free together to hang out. SHAREABLE Got friends and family who want to see your schedule, but don't have Shifto? No worries! Using shareable links, they can have a copy of your schedule that is always up to date. FLEXIBLE Enter as many different types of shift as you have and customise the appearance how you want. You can add as many shifts as you need on a single day. SIMPLE Our elegant calendar allows you to get on top of your schedule at a glance. The use of Shifto is outlined in our Terms of Service, which can be found at https://shifto.app/terms.
PunchClock
Manage your work schedule with this app. It helps you create and track shifts, set reminders, and add notes. Sync with your calendar and enjoy features like dark mode and iCloud sync.
- Create and apply shift types
- Timely shift notifications
- Rotation pattern simplification
- Add specific shift notes
- Calendar synchronization
- Dark Mode support
- iCloud Sync
- watchOS companion app
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Welcome to PunchClock, your ultimate shift tracking companion! Β - Create shift types, apply them to your calendar. - Receive timely notifications for upcoming shifts, ensuring you're always on time. - Rotation patterns that simplify applying common shift patterns. - Shift notes allow you to add specific details to individual shifts. - Sync your Calendar so you are always on top of your work schedule. Plus, PunchClock supports; - Dark Mode for a sleek interface and - Seamless iCloud Sync - Companion watchOS app for on-the-go access. Privacy Policy: https://punchclock.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-aaf15234ba1d488f95c944a0b687fae5 Terms & Conditions: https://punchclock.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-cb06ad8a632b465d8b960d2cda655eaf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shifto at 100% against PunchClock's 67%. Shifto also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shifto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PunchClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shifto ships an update every 2 weeks, PunchClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shifto | PunchClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Astachnowicz | ParallaxLabs |
Customer experience
Shifto
PunchClock
In-app purchases
Shifto
- Premium (monthly)$1.991 Month
- Premium (for life)$14.99
PunchClock
- Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- Yearly (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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