Comparison

Shift Worker vs Rostr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shift Worker

Features
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SHIFT WORKER - THE COMPLETE SHIFT SCHEDULING SOLUTION Designed for healthcare professionals, retail workers, hospitality staff, and anyone working rotating shifts. Shift Worker helps you track your work schedule, plan time off, and never miss a shift with smart notifications. WHY SHIFT WORKERS LOVE THIS APP Thousands of nurses, doctors, retail employees, factory workers, and security personnel use Shift Worker to manage their complex schedules. Whether you work night shifts, rotating patterns, or irregular hours, our app keeps you organized and in control. POWERFUL FEATURES Visual Calendar View - See your entire month at a glance with color-coded shifts - Easily identify work days, days off, and shift patterns - Custom shift types with personalized colors and icons - Recurring shift patterns for repeating schedules Smart Shift Management - Create unlimited shift types for different roles - Set custom start and end times for each shift - Add notes and reminders to specific shifts - Track multiple jobs with separate calendars Rotation Pattern Automation - Build complex rotation patterns once, apply forever - Support for weekly, biweekly, and custom rotations - Automatic shift scheduling based on your pattern - Perfect for 2-week, 4-week, or longer rotation cycles Timeline View - Vertical scrolling timeline shows past and future shifts - Quickly review your work history - Plan ahead with 120-day future view - Filter by shift type or calendar Notification System - Customizable reminders before each shift starts - Day-before notifications at your preferred time - End-of-shift notifications - Weekly schedule summaries - Never miss a shift again Analytics and Insights - Track total hours worked per week and month - View shift distribution and patterns - Analyze work-life balance metrics - Export reports for taxes or reimbursement Multiple Calendars - Manage schedules for multiple jobs - Track family members schedules - Separate work and personal calendars - Color-coded for easy identification Export and Backup - Export schedules as images for sharing - JSON export for data backup - Share your calendar with family or colleagues - Import existing schedules Lock Screen Wallpaper - Generate beautiful shift calendar wallpapers - Always see your schedule on your lock screen - Customizable colors and layouts - Updates automatically with your shifts PERFECT FOR Healthcare Professionals - Nurses managing 12-hour rotating shifts - Doctors with on-call schedules - Medical assistants with varying hours - Hospital staff with night shift rotations Retail and Hospitality - Store associates with changing schedules - Restaurant servers on rotating shifts - Hotel staff with irregular hours - Sales floor workers Industrial and Manufacturing - Factory workers on 3-shift rotation - Warehouse staff with varied schedules - Production line workers - Quality control inspectors Emergency Services - Police officers on patrol schedules - Firefighters with 24-hour shifts - EMTs and paramedics - Dispatchers and operators Other Professions - Security guards with night shifts - Customer service representatives - Call center employees - Transportation and logistics workers - Anyone working non-standard hours EASY TO USE 1. Create your shift types with custom names, colors, and times 2. Add shifts to your calendar with a simple tap 3. Set up rotation patterns for automatic scheduling 4. Enable notifications to never miss a shift 5. View analytics to understand your work patterns Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rostr

Features
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Stop managing shifts on WhatsApp and Excel. Rostr is the easiest way to schedule staff, track hours, and communicate with your teamβ€”all from your phone. Designed for small business owners in cafes, restaurants, retail, and salons who need to save time and focus on growth. WHY CHOOSE ROSTR? β€’ Create Schedules in Seconds: Use our simple drag-and-drop shift maker to build rosters fast. β€’ Instant Notifications: Publish the rota and your team gets notified immediately via push notifications. β€’ Reduce No-Shows: Staff can see their shifts anytime, anywhere. No more "I didn't know I was working" excuses. β€’ Multiple Locations: Manage your Downtown cafe and your Airport branch from one account. β€’ Role-Based Access: Dedicated views for Managers (Planning) and Staff (Viewing). KEY FEATURES: β€’ Easy Shift Creation: Set start/end times, roles (Barista, Server, Cook), and notes. β€’ Copy Previous Weeks: Don't start from scratch. Copy last week's schedule with one tap. β€’ Staff Management: Keep all employee details, contact info, and roles in one secure place. β€’ Real-Time Updates: Last-minute changes? Update the shift and notify the affected staff instantly. PERFECT FOR: β€’ Coffee Shops & Cafes β€’ Restaurants, Bars & Food Trucks β€’ Retail Stores & Boutiques β€’ Salons & Spas β€’ Gyms & Fitness Centers β€’ Security Agencies & Healthcare PRICING: β€’ Free Forever: Manage up to 5 staff members for free. β€’ Pro Plan: Upgrade for unlimited staff, advanced reporting, and Excel exports. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://www.getrostr.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shift Worker4 screens
Rostr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rostr at none against Shift Worker's shown. Rostr also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift Worker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Rostr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Shift Worker versus Rostr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift WorkerRostr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDLYGamma Tech & Services LLP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Worker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Rostr

Subscriptions6
  • Starter Plan - Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Growth Plan - Monthly$29.001 Month
  • Business Plan - Monthly$59.001 Month
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  • Starter Plan - Yearly$119.991 Year
  • Growth Plan - Yearly$294.991 Year
  • Business Plan - Yearly$599.991 Year

Questions

Is Shift Worker free?
Shift Worker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rostr free?
Rostr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift Worker or Rostr have ads?
Shift Worker shows ads; Rostr does not.

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