Comparison

Ichimoku vs WorkShift

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

Head to head
About

Ichimoku

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
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"Early shift tomorrow, so 6am. Night shift the day after, so 4pm..." We free you from that nightly chore of setting alarms. Ichimoku: Shift Planner is a calendar app built for shift workers, combining shift management with an alarm clock. Put your shifts on the calendar, and the alarms, the reminders for what to bring, even a rough estimate of your pay all follow automatically. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE ICHIMOKU - ALARMS YOU CAN'T FORGET TO SET Put "Early" on the calendar and the early-shift alarm rings that morning only. On days off it stays silent. No more forgetting, and no more being jolted awake on your day off. On iOS 26, alarms ring through AlarmKit, the same mechanism as the iPhone's Clock app. On iOS 18 and earlier we notify you instead. Either way iOS handles the timing, so the app never runs in the background and the impact on your battery is minimal. Ichimoku Premium adds original alarm tones alongside the system ones. - YOUR ESTIMATED PAY AT A GLANCE Set the hours and hourly rate for each shift, and the app totals your actual hours, night hours and overtime, then works out roughly what you earned. Choose any cut-off day from the 1st to the 28th, so totals line up with your payslip even when payroll doesn't follow the calendar month. Night and overtime premium rates, plus fixed allowances, adjust to the rules where you live. (Ichimoku Premium) - SHIFT-LINKED TO-DO REMINDERS Something you only need on night shifts? A task only for early shifts? Reminders fire only on the shifts you choose, so nothing slips through an irregular routine. - STAMP ENTRY, DONE IN SECONDS Tap one of your own shifts, then tap the dates. Far faster than a paper planner. - AUTO-FILL FOR COMPLICATED ROTATIONS Four on, two off. Day-day-night-night-off-off. Register your rotation, pick a start date, and months of shifts fill in with one tap. - CHECK IT FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN One look at the widget shows this month's shifts, with to-dos first. The weather forecast can sit alongside them, so getting ready is easier. Your Apple Watch shows this week too. - REAL-TIME FAMILY SHARING Your shifts sync automatically into your family's or partner's calendar, so "when's your next day off?" stops being a conversation. - SHARE AND EXPORT Send your schedule as a clear image by message or email, export an A4 PDF to print, or a CSV for a spreadsheet. Show or hide your memos as you prefer. Shifts can also sync to the iPhone's built-in Calendar app. - MAKE IT YOUR OWN Add typefaces by download, 16 of them covering Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai and more. Install only what you want and the app stays light. Event icons and shift colors are yours to choose, and you can even set a reminder for trash day. - YOUR DATA, LOOKED AFTER Everything backs up to iCloud. Change phones, sign in with your usual Apple ID, and it's all there. WHO USES ICHIMOKU - Nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare staff - Factory, manufacturing and engineering workers - Police officers, firefighters and armed forces personnel - Care workers and care managers - Hotel, convenience store and other around-the-clock staff AVAILABLE IN 19 LANGUAGES Alongside English, Ichimoku works in Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi and more. Drop that last chore before bed, and sleep easy. Ichimoku is here for your working life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://nakawa.net/IchimokuApp/terms_en.html

About

WorkShift

Manage your work shifts effortlessly with this smart calendar planner. Easily add shifts, set custom alarms, and view your schedule at a glance with home screen widgets. Sync, export, and track your work hours with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Quick & Smart Shift Calendar
  • Fully Customizable Shifts with Alarms
  • Convenient Home Screen Widgets
  • Export, Sync & Backup
  • Work Hours & Statistics Tracker
  • Clean & Intuitive UI
Features
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Struggling to keep track of your work schedule? Tired of confusing and messy shift rotations? Designed specifically for shift workers, this smart schedule planner helps you manage your shifts effortlessly, giving you a clear view of your day and taking the headache out of scheduling. 【Core Features】 • Quick & Smart Shift Calendar Easily add shifts manually or set up an automatic rotating schedule. Generate your personalized work roster in just a few taps. • Fully Customizable Shifts Make your schedule yours! Assign custom colors, notes, and alarms to different shifts. Never miss a night shift, double shift, or overtime again. • Convenient Home Screen Widgets Check your schedule at a glance. View today's shift and your weekly calendar directly on your home screen without even opening the app. • Export, Sync & Backup Seamlessly sync your shifts with Apple Calendar. Export your monthly schedule as a PDF or Excel file for easy printing and sharing. Securely back up your data anytime. • Work Hours & Statistics Tracker Keep track of your hard work. View detailed monthly working hour analysis and shift distribution charts to better balance your work and personal life. 【Why Choose Us?】 • Clean & Intuitive UI: Smooth, distraction-free, and extremely easy to use. • Reliable Alarms: Multiple custom reminders so you are always on time. • Easy Data Sharing: Export your schedule in seconds to share with family or colleagues. • Quick Glance: Beautiful widgets designed for ultimate convenience. SUBSCRIPTION TERM Confirm Subscription: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Manage Subscription: You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes & App Store account settings. Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew within 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel renewal, turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Cancellation is not allowed during the active subscription period. Free Trial: After the trial ends, your subscription will auto-renew to the Premium plan. To avoid being charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. If you subscribe during the trial, the remaining trial period will end immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qubitify.top/EasyShift/PrivacyPolicy Perfect For All Shift Workers! Whether you are a nurse, healthcare professional, factory worker, customer service rep, police officer, retail staff, or anyone working on a rotating schedule—you’ll find this to be the most reliable and user-friendly roster app you’ve ever used. Download now to say goodbye to scheduling headaches and take back control of your time!

Screenshots

Ichimoku4 screens
WorkShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ichimoku at every 4 days against WorkShift's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ichimoku sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WorkShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ichimoku against 5.0 for WorkShift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ichimoku ships an update every 4 days, WorkShift every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ichimoku versus WorkShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIchimokuWorkShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAGAKAWA MASAHIKO学欢 王

Customer experience

Ichimoku

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WorkShift

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ichimoku

One-time4
  • Buy me a Coffee$0.49
  • Buy me a Lunch$2.99
  • Ichimoku Premium$4.99
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  • Support the Developer$19.99
2 purchases

WorkShift

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Member$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Ichimoku free?
Ichimoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkShift free?
WorkShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ichimoku or WorkShift?
Ichimoku and WorkShift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Ichimoku or WorkShift have ads?
Both Ichimoku and WorkShift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ichimoku or WorkShift?
Ichimoku ships an update every 4 days, and WorkShift every 2 months. Most recently, Ichimoku was updated on September 29, 2026 and WorkShift on October 2, 2026.

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