# Easy Work Shift vs Ichimoku

The clearest difference is rating: Ichimoku at 5.0 against Easy Work Shift's 3.5. Easy Work Shift's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Easy Work Shift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ichimoku sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ichimoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Work Shift has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Easy Work Shift ships an update every 6 days, Ichimoku every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Work Shift | Ichimoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-work-shift/id6738946381/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichimoku-shift-planner/id6758400010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chanin Nokpej](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029957185) | [NAGAKAWA MASAHIKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872718412) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Work Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-work-shift/id6738946381)

This app helps you manage your work shift schedule, especially useful for rotating shifts like morning, afternoon, or night. It offers a clean, easy-to-read interface with customizable themes for better organization and productivity.

**Highlights:** Shift schedule management, Rotating shift support, Customizable themes, Clean interface, Productivity enhancement

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |


### Ichimoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichimoku-shift-planner/id6758400010)

This app simplifies shift work by integrating a smart alarm system with a calendar. It allows for quick shift input, automatic pattern generation, and real-time family syncing, all while minimizing battery drain. Share your schedule easily and manage your work life efficiently.

**Highlights:** Shift-linked alarm, Quick stamp input, Pattern auto-input, Home screen widget, Shareable rota, Real-time family sync, iCloud backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a Coffee | $0.49 | one-time |
| Buy me a Lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ichimoku Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Work Shift free?

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

### Is Ichimoku free?

Ichimoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Easy Work Shift or Ichimoku?

Ichimoku is rated higher. Easy Work Shift averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ichimoku averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Easy Work Shift or Ichimoku have ads?

Both Easy Work Shift and Ichimoku show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Work Shift or Ichimoku?

Easy Work Shift ships an update every 6 days, and Ichimoku every 3 days. Most recently, Easy Work Shift was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ichimoku on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*