TacTick vs Shift Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TacTick
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Stop Confusing Your Schedules! Plan your shifts a year ahead in just minutes. Simple. Fast. And completely under your control. TacTick is made for you. For your rhythm of life. For your night shifts, 24-hour duties, side jobs, and the days off you're always waiting for. We simplify your work so you have more time for life. Customize Everything to Fit You Your schedule, your rules. TacTick gives you total freedom: — Rename shift types however you like — Pick colors you won't mix up even half-asleep — Set working hours for each shift type — Create unique shifts for side gigs, on-call duties, or any task Your calendar will look exactly the way you want it. No compromises. Plan a Year in Minutes Say goodbye to hours of wrestling with paper and Excel. — Use ready-made templates: 2/2, Day-Night-Off, 5/2, or build your own — See an instant year-preview before you save — Save templates and apply them with one click Planning stops being a chore—it becomes your superpower. Analyze Your Work Like a Pro (PREMIUM) You deserve to see the full picture of your efforts. — Full analytics on your entire workload—from intensity to efficiency — Precise tracking of hours, overtime, and shift intensity — Detailed breakdown of shift distribution—not just numbers, but real insights — Compare periods, months, and quarters—spot trends and take control You'll know everything about your work. And then some. Finances & Time Tracking Under Control (PREMIUM) Your hard work deserves honest accounting. TacTick does it for you. — Track income with detailed analytics and clear comparisons — Set salary goals and monitor your progress — Full work-hour logging broken down by day, week, and month — Analyze overtime and get a complete view of your working time—no surprises You control your money. It doesn't control you. Built for You TacTick is perfect if you are: — a nurse or doctor — a security guard or police officer — a factory or warehouse worker — a driver or courier — simply someone who works shifts and wants order in life Simplicity and Flexibility in Every Detail — Full shift customization: name, color, time—all tailored to you — Convenient reminders and notifications—never miss a beat — Dark theme—easy on the eyes even at night — Works offline—your schedule is always with you, even without internet — No sign-ups—start using it in seconds Free Forever—with Room to Grow The basic planner is always free. Extended analytics, finance tools, and goal tracking are available in the premium version for those who want maximum control. Stop wasting time. Start taking charge of your life today. Download TacTick—and see how much easier it is to breathe when everything is under control. Your time. Your schedule. Your income. All in your hands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Shift Calendar
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Your shift pattern, set up once. Your whole month, clear at a glance. Backshift is a shift calendar for people whose week doesn't start on Monday: nurses, doctors, police officers, firefighters, factory and warehouse crews, security officers, care workers and anyone on a rotating schedule. BUILD YOUR ROTATION ONCE Two days, two nights, four off? Build it step by step and your calendar fills itself: this month, next month, every month. Start from a ready pattern (2 days · 2 nights · 4 off, 24 on · 48 off, three shifts 3×8, 5 on · 2 off) or build your own with any shift types, hours and unpaid breaks, like a 14 on · 7 off oilfield hitch. Swapped a shift, took PTO or called in sick? Change that one day without touching the rest, and add a note if you like. YOUR MONTH IN COLOR Every shift type gets its own color band across the month. Spot three nights in a row or four days off before anyone asks "are you free on the 14th?" Prefer a list, light mode or larger text? It's all there. HOURS AND ESTIMATED PAY Enter your hourly rate and Backshift shows the month's hours, overtime and estimated earnings on one clean page. Night, overtime, Sunday and holiday premiums follow the percentages you set. When a shift ends you get one question; skip it and the shift counts as planned. It's a personal estimate of your paycheck, not a pay stub or payroll. CHECK YOUR PAY STUB Paid monthly? Choose the month and enter the gross amounts from your pay stub. Backshift compares them with the shifts you worked and shows, line by line, where base pay, a premium or the gross total doesn't match, with the math behind each line. Only gross amounts are compared; net pay, taxes and deductions aren't included. Part of Backshift Pro. WITHOUT OPENING THE APP During a shift, open the app once and the time left counts live on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with your estimated pay too on Pro. Widgets show your month and your next shift. On Apple Watch, check your week and see your next shift right on your watch face. Get a reminder before every shift, at the time you choose. SHIFTS FOR TWO Share your calendar with one person and see both rotations side by side. The days you're both off are highlighted. Your pay and notes are never shared. NIGHT SHIFT GUIDE Short articles on daytime sleep, caffeine timing and winding down, each with its real sources listed. General wellness information, not medical advice. EXPORT A monthly PDF report, plus a calendar file (.ics) for any calendar app. MADE FOR 3 AM Dark mode first, high-contrast colors, numbers that line up. Your data stays on your device and syncs with your own iCloud. Back up and restore anytime. Available in 36 languages. FREE AND PRO The calendar, the rotation builder, the live timer, widgets and Apple Watch are free, forever. Backshift Pro adds your weekly and monthly pay with past months and comparisons, the pay stub check, export, unlimited shift types, calendar sharing and the night shift guide. The yearly plan starts with a 1-week free trial. If Pro ends, your calendar and records stay. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
TacTick and Shift Calendar are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TacTick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shift Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TacTick ships an update every 8 days, Shift Calendar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TacTick | Shift Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikalai Holik | CAN BAYRAKTARBASI |
In-app purchases
TacTick
- 30-Day Momentum$0.991 Month
- 7-Day Kickstart$1.997 Days
- 365-Day Elevate1 Year trial$9.991 Year
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- 24-Week Boost$9.996 Months
- Lifetime Companion$19.99
- LifeTime Plus$24.99
Shift Calendar
- Backshift Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Backshift Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Backshift Pro Lifetime$79.99
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