# Shift Calendar vs Shift Calendar & Paycheck

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Calendar at every 2 days against Shift Calendar & Paycheck's fortnightly. Shift Calendar also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Shift Calendar & Paycheck's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Shift Calendar & Paycheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shift Calendar against 5.0 for Shift Calendar & Paycheck. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Calendar has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 days, Shift Calendar & Paycheck fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Calendar | Shift Calendar & Paycheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-planner/id6759468319/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-and-paycheck/id6769425560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brite Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620922833) | [SOFTWARECARAFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896656733) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-planner/id6759468319)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### Shift Calendar & Paycheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-and-paycheck/id6769425560)

Easily track work shifts, calculate precise paychecks, and manage complex schedules. This app is designed for shift workers, offering features like overtime calculation, shift reminders, and income overviews without the need for spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Color-coded monthly shift calendar, Automatic overtime and bonus calculation, Shift reminders and notifications, Exportable monthly reports, Offline functionality, Multi-currency support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift & Salary Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Shift & Salary Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Calendar free?

Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shift Calendar & Paycheck free?

Shift Calendar & Paycheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Calendar or Shift Calendar & Paycheck?

Shift Calendar and Shift Calendar & Paycheck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Shift Calendar or Shift Calendar & Paycheck have ads?

Neither Shift Calendar nor Shift Calendar & Paycheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Calendar or Shift Calendar & Paycheck?

Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 days, and Shift Calendar & Paycheck fortnightly. Most recently, Shift Calendar was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shift Calendar & Paycheck on October 31, 2026.

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