Shifts vs Part Time Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shifts
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Track shifts, see real-time earnings on your Lock Screen, and know exactly what you're making after taxes β all in one beautifully designed app. Trusted by nurses, retail workers, and freelancers worldwide. Never miss a shift. Always know what you're earning. Shifts turns your iPhone into a smart shift companion that works as hard as you do. SMART TEMPLATES β ADD SHIFTS IN 3 TAPS β’ Create reusable shift templates with times, pay, location, and breaks β’ Schedule shifts in seconds using your saved templates β’ Set up rotation patterns (4-on-4-off, 2-2-3, DuPont, Pitman, Panama) β’ Custom icons, colours, and tags for each shift type β’ Smart Scheduling detects conflicts automatically INTELLIGENT EARNINGS & TAX TRACKING β’ Real-time earnings calculations update as you work β’ Support for hourly, per-shift, weekly, and monthly pay rates β’ Automatic break deduction from paid hours β’ Regional tax calculations for 50+ countries (IRS, NI, PAYE, IRPF, and more) β’ Tax breakdowns with your country's official terminology β’ Earnings projections based on upcoming scheduled shifts β’ Category-based tracking for multiple jobs BEAUTIFUL CALENDAR β 5 VIEWS β’ Monthly, weekly, daily, agenda, and year-at-a-glance views β’ Colour-coded shifts for instant recognition at a glance β’ Tap any date for a detailed day breakdown β’ Today's earnings always visible on the calendar β’ Import events from Apple Calendar SMART NOTIFICATIONS & ALARMS β’ Custom shift alarms with multiple reminder times β’ Break reminders during long shifts β’ End-of-shift notifications β’ Weekly earnings summary notifications HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS β’ Small, Medium, and Large widget sizes β’ Lock Screen widgets with live shift data β’ Month calendar widget showing your entire schedule β’ Chart widgets showing earnings trends β’ Real-time updates throughout the day APPLE WATCH APP β’ View today's shifts and earnings on your wrist β’ 12+ Watch complications: circular, corner, rectangular, inline β’ Weekly earnings chart on Watch EVENTS & PERSONAL CALENDAR β’ Add personal events alongside work shifts β’ Recurring events: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly β’ iCal subscription support for external calendars β’ Colour-coded for easy differentiation β’ Import from Apple Calendar and Google Calendar PDF EXPORT & SHARING β’ Export your schedule as a professional PDF β’ Share your rota with colleagues or managers β’ Calendar sharing via link PERFECT FOR: β’ Nurses and healthcare workers with rotating shifts β’ Retail staff with changing schedules β’ Hospitality workers tracking tips and hours β’ Gig economy and freelance workers COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL SUPPORT β’ 150+ currencies supported worldwide β’ Tax systems for 50+ countries with official terminology PRIVACY FIRST β’ All data stored locally on your device β’ No account required β no email, no passwords needed β’ Optional encrypted iCloud sync across devices β’ No tracking, no ads, no data collection β’ GDPR compliant BACKUP & RESTORE β’ Create encrypted local backups anytime β’ Restore from previous backups instantly β’ Export and share via Files app or Share Sheet β’ Automatic backup scheduling β’ iCloud Drive integration WHY SHIFTS? Unlimited shifts, templates, and calendar views β FREE. Unlike basic calendar apps or complex spreadsheets, Shifts is purpose-built for shift workers. Smart templates save you hours every week. Live Activities keep you informed without touching your phone. And automatic earnings tracking with regional tax support means you always know exactly what you're making β after taxes. REQUIREMENTS iOS 15.0 or later β’ Live Activities require iOS 16.1+ β’ Lock Screen widgets require iOS 16.0+ β’ Apple Watch app requires watchOS 9.0+ Download Shifts today and take control of your work schedule. Your shifts, simplified. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. contactus@shiftsapp.uk | Instagram: @ShiftsApp Terms of Use: https://shiftsapp.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://shiftsapp.uk/privacy-policy
Part Time Tracker
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Keep every part-time job organized in one simple work tracker. Part Time Tracker helps people working multiple jobs record shifts, track hours and pay, review work by date, and calculate job mileage between saved locations. TRACK EVERY SHIFT β’ Record dates, start and end times, breaks, hourly rates, roles, and notes β’ Edit any past shift when details or payment status change β’ Browse work history by month or use the calendar to find a specific day ORGANIZE EVERY JOB β’ Add multiple employers and roles β’ Save job-specific rates, tax reserve estimates, pay schedules, and work locations β’ Search Apple Maps by address, business, venue, or landmark β’ Optionally use your current location once to fill an address CALCULATE JOB MILEAGE β’ Save a home address and each employerβs work location β’ Calculate one-way or round-trip driving mileage with Apple Maps β’ Choose custom mileage or no mileage for any shift β’ No continuous or background location tracking UNDERSTAND YOUR PAY β’ See gross earnings, received payments, outstanding pay, hours, and estimated tax reserves β’ Review recent shifts from the dashboard β’ Track unpaid, partially paid, and paid shifts REPORTS AND EXPORTS β’ Review yearly earnings by employer and total business mileage β’ Export records as CSV or PDF β’ Keep organized records for budgeting and tax preparation Start free with up to two employers and 20 shifts. Unlock Lifetime Pro with one purchase for unlimited tracking, full reports, and exports, no subscription. Tax reserve and mileage information is provided for recordkeeping and estimation only and is not tax or legal advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Shifts at 3 against Part Time Tracker's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shifts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Part Time Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Shifts | Part Time Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dharmesh Jethwaa | glen bucy |
In-app purchases
Shifts
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99
Part Time Tracker
- Lifetime Pro$9.99
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