# Shifts vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Calendar at every 2 days against Shifts's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shifts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Shift Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shifts ships an update weekly, Shift Calendar every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shifts | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-planner/id6759468319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dharmesh Jethwaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797952829) | [Brite Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620922833) |

## What reviewers say

### Shifts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifts-work-schedule-planner/id6751116280)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-planner/id6759468319)

Automate your rotating work schedule with this planner. It automatically fills your calendar with shifts, tracks your earnings, and syncs with your device's calendar. Ideal for those on non-standard rotas like nurses or firefighters.

**Highlights:** Auto-pattern scheduling, Earnings tracker, Home screen widget, Dark mode support, Calendar sync, Customizable shift patterns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shifts free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

### Do Shifts or Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither Shifts nor Shift Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shifts or Shift Calendar?

Shifts ships an update weekly, and Shift Calendar every 2 days. Most recently, Shifts was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shift Calendar on November 5, 2026.

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