# ShiftCal vs The Shift

The clearest difference is device support: ShiftCal at 3 against The Shift's 1. ShiftCal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShiftCal ships an update every 2 days, The Shift every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShiftCal | The Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shift-work-schedule/id6782529001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Viet Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874009660) | [Jeeyun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852487076) |

## What reviewers say

### ShiftCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-work-schedule/id6761044964)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShiftCal Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| ShiftCal Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| ShiftCal Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### The Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shift-work-schedule/id6782529001)

Easily view your work schedule without opening your work app. Upload a screenshot of your shifts, and get instant updates via home screen widgets or export to your personal calendar. Never miss a shift again.

**Highlights:** Smart schedule import from screenshots, Live countdown widget for next shift, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Direct calendar export, Local data processing and storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShiftCal free?

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

### Is The Shift free?

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

### Do ShiftCal or The Shift have ads?

Both ShiftCal and The Shift show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShiftCal or The Shift?

ShiftCal ships an update every 2 days, and The Shift every 3 days. Most recently, ShiftCal was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Shift on November 5, 2026.

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