Comparison

OffDuty vs JotHero

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

Head to head
About

OffDuty

Features
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OffDuty is the personal calendar app for shift workers. No company cooperation required — it works perfectly even if you're using it solo. Enter your shifts fast New monthly roster just dropped? With a few taps you can add the whole month into OffDuty, and it appears automatically in your iPhone Calendar. Recurring shifts? Set them up once — no need to type them in every day. Match free time with friends and family Create a group. Everyone's available time stacks up automatically — at a glance you can see when everyone is free. Spin up a hangout, add a location and a to-do list, and you're done with the "Wait, was that today?" group chat chaos. Does your company use Roster Architect? You can do even more If your workplace uses the Roster Architect scheduling system, you can connect with one tap. Your shifts are pushed automatically from the company side — no more manual entry. Request shift swaps, time off, or schedule changes directly from the app; once your manager approves, everything updates instantly. This is an optional feature — OffDuty works great even if you don't connect to a company. Features - Fast manual shift entry (default, anyone can use) - Automatic Roster Architect sync (optional) - Manage multiple separate groups for friends / family / coworkers - Shared checklists and event details - Shift swap and time-off requests (Roster Architect required) - Instant push notifications for all updates OffDuty Premium (optional subscription) Unlock unlimited groups, unlimited events, and advanced sync features. Monthly plan, cancel anytime. Privacy first Your shifts, groups, events, and checklists are stored only in your personal account. Nothing is sold to advertisers or shared with third parties. Even more important: even when you connect to your company's Roster Architect system, the private events you plan inside the app (hangouts with friends, family checklists, personal notes) are never synced back to the company or visible to your manager. The company side only sees what they already knew — your shifts and shift-swap requests. Your private time always belongs to you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JotHero

Features
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JotHero — Your Ultimate AI Shared Calendar & Life Organizer Is your fast-paced life overwhelmed by school notices, utility bills, and endless appointments? Do miscommunications with your partner, family, or domestic helper lead to missed payments or mixed-up schedules? Struggling to find places to relax on the weekend? We understand the anxiety of city living. JotHero is here to help! It’s not just a lifesaver for parents, but a "Central Brain" for couples, families, and anyone looking to organize their life and collaborative tasks seamlessly in one beautiful app. 【Core Features】 One-Tap AI Smart Scan Simply snap a photo! Our powerful AI extracts key events, dates, times, and amounts from any notice or receipt, adding them to your calendar instantly. Multi-User Sync & Status Tracking Create a group, upload once, and everyone’s phone syncs in real-time! Our exclusive "Orange to Green" tracking lets collaborators (partners/helpers) check off tasks, giving you total peace of mind. Seamless AI Translation Automatically translate notices into Indonesian, Tagalog, or English. Eliminate language barriers with your domestic helper to ensure instructions are perfectly understood. Smart Financial Manager & PDF Reports Auto-categorize daily expenses, tuition, and bills. Never miss a due date again! Export PDF reports with one tap for easy financial review. Weekend Lifestyle Suggestions System detects your free time and recommends local hotspots for family outings, dates, or Me-Time. Batch Shift Scheduling & 36-Color Notes Easily block out continuous vacations or day-offs for members without scheduling conflicts. Use 36 customizable color notes with individual alarms to track every detail. Independent Privacy & Cloud Notice Board Set custom access permissions for each member. Private events remain strictly confidential. Stop letting tedious administrative tasks drain your energy. Download JotHero today and experience effortless life management! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OffDuty4 screens
JotHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OffDuty at none against JotHero's shown. JotHero's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. OffDuty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and JotHero sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OffDuty versus JotHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffDutyJotHero
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9MB Project LimitedCHOW WAI PING

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OffDuty

Subscriptions2
  • OffDuty Premium$0.991 Month
  • OffDuty AI$3.991 Month
7 purchases

JotHero

Subscriptions4
  • JotHero Premium Care$3.991 Month
  • JotHero Premium Care$6.991 Month
  • JotHero Premium Care$34.991 Year
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  • JotHero Standard Family$69.991 Year
One-time3
  • Hobby & Class Sticker Pack$0.99
  • Seasonal Pack$0.99
  • Pet Daily Sticker Pack$0.99

Questions

Is OffDuty free?
OffDuty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JotHero free?
JotHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffDuty or JotHero have ads?
JotHero shows ads; OffDuty does not.
Which is updated more often, OffDuty or JotHero?
OffDuty ships an update every 4 days, and JotHero every 4 days. Most recently, OffDuty was updated on October 24, 2026 and JotHero on October 24, 2026.

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