The Next Shift Widget vs Subcalendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Next Shift Widget
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A better calendar widget designed for everyone! Used by shift workers, including hospital staff and other healthcare workers. Free forever. No ads forever. No data collected. Features: - Syncs with Apple Calendar app - Select individual or multiple calendars - Correct handling of night shifts compared to the default app - Light mode and dark mode styling - Style variant - Color matches your calendar
Subcalendar
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Subcalendar is the easiest way to stay in control of your monthly finances. Visualize all your subscriptions and recurring payments in a clean, intuitive calendar — and never be surprised by a charge again. VISUAL CALENDAR See all your payments directly on a monthly calendar. Each day displays colored dots representing your subscriptions and recurring payments, so you instantly know when and how much you’ll be charged. EXPENSES & INCOME Track more than just subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, gym…). Add income such as salary or freelance payments and get a clear overview of your monthly balance. QUICK PRESETS Add subscriptions in seconds with ready-to-use templates: Streaming, music, cloud, gaming, productivity, fitness, AI, VPN, delivery, and more. Name, color, and price are already filled — just confirm and you’re done. RECURRING OR ONE-TIME PAYMENTS Create: Monthly recurring subscriptions - One-time expenses or income - You can also set an end date for temporary subscriptions. SMART INSIGHTS Get meaningful statistics at a glance: Monthly overview: balance, income, expenses, active subscriptions - Biggest monthly expense - Detailed expense breakdown - Real-time tracking of remaining payments for the month CSV EXPORT Easily export all your data in CSV format for analysis or backup. Find your subscriptions, expenses, and income in Excel, Google Sheets, or any other financial tool in just a few seconds. CUSTOMIZATION Make Subcalendar yours: - Many app icons to choose from - 20+ colors for subscriptions - Custom first day of the week - Currency & symbol position settings - Modern, clean design with smooth animations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Next Shift Widget at none against Subcalendar's 1. The Next Shift Widget also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). Subcalendar's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Subcalendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Next Shift Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Next Shift Widget ships an update every 3 months, Subcalendar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Next Shift Widget | Subcalendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Made by Nick LLC | SEBASTIEN KERROUE |
In-app purchases
The Next Shift Widget
No in-app purchases
Subcalendar
- Subcalendar Pro (abonnement à vie)$0.99
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