# ProShift vs Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProShift at none against Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm's 2. ProShift also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.1). Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ProShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProShift ships an update every 3 months, Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProShift | Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.1 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viktor Leongard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571041059) | [Ryan Murray](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878429318) |

## What reviewers say

### ProShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proshift-shift-calendar/id6478457512)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-worker-calendar-and-alarm/id6759396502)

This app helps shift workers manage their schedules, set reliable alarms that bypass silent mode, and track pay and bills. It offers features like automatic pattern detection for rotations, custom shift types, and financial calculations for earnings and expenses.

**Highlights:** Calendar with custom shift types and emoji, Auto-detects and fills repeating shift patterns, System alarms that bypass silent and DND modes, Pay calculator with overtime and tax withholding, Bills tracker with due dates and category sorting, Export shifts and bills to calendar or CSV, Home screen widget with alarm countdown

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProShift free?

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

### Is Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm free?

Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which is updated more often, ProShift or Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm?

ProShift ships an update every 3 months, and Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm every 5 days. Most recently, ProShift was updated on October 21, 2026 and Shift Worker Calendar & Alarm on October 24, 2026.

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