ShiftMate vs Ulty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftMate
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Plan nurse shifts, personal schedules, and days off on iPhone and iPad. ShiftMate is a shift calendar built for nurses, nursing assistants, hospital teams, and other shift workers. Keep Day, Evening, Night, and Off shifts alongside events, notes, leave, and work alarms. SHIFT CALENDAR Add D/E/N/Off shifts and custom shift types to a clear monthly calendar. Customize colors and icons to make your schedule your own. SYNC BETWEEN iPHONE AND iPAD Use the same account to keep your shifts and plans in sync across your devices. See more of your calendar and notes at once on iPad. SHARE WITH COWORKERS Create a group to view shared schedules and check who is working the same shift. You can also share your schedule with family or a partner. EVENTS, NOTES & CHECKLISTS Keep personal plans organized beside your shifts. Save notes and check off everyday tasks. WORK ALARMS & WIDGETS Set alarms based on shift start times. Check upcoming shifts from your Home Screen with daily, weekly, and monthly widgets. LEAVE & SHIFT STATS Record leave separately and review shift counts and work patterns. Make every shift easier to plan with ShiftMate. Support: ibs.appdev@gmail.com
Ulty
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Work days. Your days. Bring your shifts and daily to-dos together in one simple calendar. Ulty is a calendar designed for all shift workers β nurses, first responders, healthcare professionals, transit, and factory workers. Stop jumping between a roster app and a to-do list. Manage your work shifts and real life in one place. [Shift Rotations at a Glance] Set up custom templates for day, night, evening, and on-call shifts. Tap once and let auto-advance move to the next day β entering your monthly roster takes just seconds. [To-Dos Kept with Your Roster] Keep errands, appointments, and coffee runs right alongside your shifts. See what you have to do today without switching contexts. [Glance Without Opening the App] Check todayβs shift and priority tasks instantly right from your Home Screen with widgets designed for busy commutes. [Every Detail in Its Place] Say goodbye to rigid, utilitarian shift tables. Enjoy a soft pebble design with custom colors, dates, and notes for every plan you make. [Works Offline Anywhere] From basement clinics to factory floors, use all core features reliably without an internet connection. Customize light/dark themes and your preferred start day. [Privacy First] No account required. Start using Ulty immediately after install. Your schedule and personal notes stay safely on your device. [Support & Feedback] We love hearing your questions and ideas: β’ Email: contact@ulty.me β’ FAQ & Website: https://ulty.me/faq/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ulty at none against ShiftMate's shown. ShiftMate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShiftMate ships an update every 4 days, Ulty monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftMate | Ulty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | juho yi | Sanghun Kong |
In-app purchases
ShiftMate
No in-app purchases
Ulty
No in-app purchases







