Shift Calendar vs PunchClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shift Calendar
This calendar app is designed for shift workers, offering automatic calculation of time off for work cycles. It also includes additional tools specifically for managing shift-related schedules.
- Shift worker focus
- Automatic time off calculation
- Work cycle scheduling
- Shift-related tools
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Shift Calendar is a calendar app that focuses on shift workers, and it can automatically calculate the time off for a work cycle. And some other shift-related tools are provided.
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! - 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 update cadence: PunchClock at fortnightly against Shift Calendar's monthly. Shift Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shift Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
Shift Calendar ships an update monthly, PunchClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shift Calendar | PunchClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| 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 | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 房 | ParallaxLabs |
Customer experience
Shift Calendar
PunchClock
In-app purchases
Shift Calendar
- Shift Calendar Premium$9.99
PunchClock
- Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- Yearly (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
