Comparison

DutyRoster vs ShiftKal

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

Head to head
About

DutyRoster

Features
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Managing work schedules shouldn't be complicated. DutyRoster is built for teams who need clarity and control over their shifts. For Admins Auto-generate monthly rosters with a single tap, or build them manually to fit your team's needs. Manage employees across your organization, handle department structures, and review shift swap requests from your team — all from one intuitive dashboard. Invite new members with a simple link and get them onboarded in seconds. For Employees View your upcoming shifts at a glance and always know exactly when and where you're expected. Request shift swaps directly in the app and get notified the moment a request is approved or declined. Stay on top of every schedule change with real-time push notifications and local reminders — whether the app is open, running in the background, or your phone is locked, you'll never miss an update. Roster published? You'll know. Shift changed? You'll know. Swap approved? You'll know instantly. DutyRoster keeps your whole team in sync, from the front line to the back office. Privacy Policy: https://dutyroster.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://dutyroster.app/terms-of-service

About

ShiftKal

This app helps individuals with rotating or changing work schedules visualize their shifts and plan personal activities. It allows for manual entry, schedule import from images, and sharing with others. Users can also track work hours and estimated pay.

Highlights
  • Clear shift visualization
  • Personal calendar integration
  • Schedule import from photos
  • Shift sharing with others
  • Work hour and pay tracking
  • Shift-based reminders and alarms
Features
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Know your shifts. Plan your days off. See when you work and when you’re off, so you can make plans ahead. ShiftKal brings your work schedule and personal plans into one clear calendar. Built for nurses and anyone working rotating or changing shifts. SEE YOUR SCHEDULE CLEARLY - View early, late, night, and custom shifts alongside your days off. - Set up a repeating rotation and adjust individual shifts when plans change. - See your shifts beside events from your personal calendar. - Check your next days off and upcoming shifts at a glance. - See upcoming shifts from your iPhone Home Screen with widgets. ADD SHIFTS YOUR WAY - Enter shifts manually. - Import a schedule from a photo or screenshot, then review it before saving. MAKE PLANS WITH OTHER PEOPLE - Share your shift schedule with family and friends. - Export your schedule as a PDF file to keep a copy or send it to someone, such as your doctor. GET READY FOR WORK - Plan a wake-up time around your shift start, preparation time, and commute. - Set alarms and reminders for upcoming shifts. SEE WHAT YOUR WORK ADDS UP TO - Track your work hours and estimated pay based on the shifts and pay rates you enter. Manual shift entry is free, and your first schedule scan is free. Eligible new subscribers can try ShiftKal Annual free for 7 days. Available plans and current prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://rota.xboostapp.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://rota.xboostapp.io/privacy

Screenshots

DutyRoster4 screens
ShiftKal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftKal at none against DutyRoster's shown. DutyRoster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DutyRoster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and ShiftKal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DutyRoster ships an update weekly, ShiftKal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DutyRoster versus ShiftKal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDutyRosterShiftKal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouglas Amoo-SargonHung Le Ngoc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DutyRoster

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Package$0.991 Month
6 purchases

ShiftKal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Scan Credit$1.99
  • Scan Credit$4.99
  • Scan Credit 10$5.99
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  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is DutyRoster free?
DutyRoster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftKal free?
ShiftKal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DutyRoster or ShiftKal have ads?
DutyRoster shows ads; ShiftKal does not.
Which is updated more often, DutyRoster or ShiftKal?
DutyRoster ships an update weekly, and ShiftKal every 10 days. Most recently, DutyRoster was updated on October 15, 2026 and ShiftKal on October 25, 2026.

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