Comparison

Shift Calendar vs WorkShift

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

Head to head
About

Shift Calendar

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
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Plan every shift in seconds — no manual input, no missed days. Shift Calendar is built for people who work rotating schedules: nurses, firefighters, paramedics, drivers, factory workers, and anyone on a non-standard rota. Set your shift pattern once, and the app fills your entire calendar automatically — months in advance. KEY FEATURES Auto-Pattern Scheduling Choose from built-in patterns (2/2, 3/3, 4/4, continental, Panama, Pitman) or create your own custom rotation. Set the start date, and your schedule populates instantly — no re-entering shifts every week. Earnings Tracker Enter your hourly rate once. Shift Calendar automatically calculates how much you'll earn this week, this month, or per shift. See your projected pay before payday — no spreadsheet needed. Home Screen Widget See today's shift and tomorrow's at a glance without opening the app. The widget updates automatically when your pattern rolls over. Supports both small and medium widget sizes. Dark Mode — Properly Done Full Dark Mode support that follows your system setting or can be pinned manually. Every screen, every colour — designed for readability on night shifts when screen brightness matters. Calendar Sync Export shifts to Apple Calendar or view your rota alongside personal events. Your schedule stays in one place. BUILT FOR YOUR PROFESSION - Nurses & healthcare workers — 12-hour shifts, night rotations, on-call blocks - Firefighters & EMS — 24/48, Kelly schedule, 2-on/4-off - Drivers & logistics — continental shifts, variable start times - Factory & manufacturing — Panama, Pitman, rotating 3-team patterns Try free for 3 days. Weekly and annual plans available. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf

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

Shift Calendar4 screens
WorkShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar at none against WorkShift's shown. Shift Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shift Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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 Shift Calendar against 5.0 for WorkShift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 days, WorkShift every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shift Calendar versus WorkShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift CalendarWorkShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrite Technologies学欢 王

Customer experience

Shift Calendar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WorkShift

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

WorkShift

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

Questions

Is Shift Calendar free?
Shift Calendar 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, Shift Calendar or WorkShift?
Shift Calendar and WorkShift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shift Calendar or WorkShift have ads?
WorkShift shows ads; Shift Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Calendar or WorkShift?
Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 days, and WorkShift every 2 months. Most recently, Shift Calendar was updated on September 19, 2026 and WorkShift on July 29, 2026.

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