Comparison

Shift Calendar vs Focentra

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

Focentra

Features
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Focus without making productivity feel heavy. Focentra is a warm Pomodoro timer that turns every completed focus session into a tomato in your personal garden. Choose one task, start the 25-minute timer, and let a gentle notification tell you when it is time to rest. WHAT YOU GET • One-tap Pomodoro focus, short break, and long break timers • Reliable alerts even when Focentra is in the background • A visual tomato garden for your completed sessions • Daily totals, weekly progress, and focus history • Eight illustrated, practical guides to the Pomodoro technique • A Home Screen widget for quick progress checks with Pro • No account, ads, or social pressure FOCENTRA PRO Pro unlocks unlimited daily sessions, custom focus and break lengths, complete insights, and the focus widget. Monthly and yearly options are available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maximrustamov.github.io/focentra-app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Shift Calendar4 screens
Focentra4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shift Calendar and Focentra are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Focentra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Shift Calendar versus Focentra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift CalendarFocentra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrite Technologies LLCMaxim Rustamov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Calendar

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

Focentra

Subscriptions2
  • Focentra Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Focentra Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Shift Calendar free?
Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focentra free?
Focentra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shift Calendar or Focentra have ads?
Neither Shift Calendar nor Focentra shows ads.

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