Comparison

Shift Calendar & Work Roster vs ShiftPilot

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

Head to head
About

Shift Calendar & Work Roster

Easily plan rotating work schedules, track your hours, and estimate your pay. This app helps organize complex shift patterns for professions like nursing and firefighting, with customizable reminders and offline access.

Highlights
  • Rotating shift pattern planning
  • Color-coded schedule visualization
  • Work hour and estimated pay tracking
  • Shift reminders
  • Offline schedule access
  • Device calendar sync (Pro)
  • Home screen widgets (Pro)
Features
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Plan rotating shifts, track work hours, and see your estimated earnings with Workshift. A shift calendar for nurses, firefighters, security staff, and anyone whose work schedule changes from week to week. PLAN YOUR ROTATION Set up a repeating pattern of day shifts, night shifts, and days off. Choose a rotation template or create your own, then apply it to your calendar without entering every shift individually. Plan 12-hour shifts and custom working hours around your routine. SEE YOUR SCHEDULE CLEARLY Use color-coded shifts to see when you work and when you're free. Check upcoming shifts, add notes, and keep your work schedule organized in one place. TRACK HOURS AND ESTIMATED PAY Record regular shifts and overtime, enter your pay rates, and review your hours and estimated earnings. Keep a clearer picture of your working month based on the shifts and rates you enter. STAY PREPARED Set reminders before your shifts and use dark mode for comfortable viewing at night. Your saved schedule is available offline, so you can check it even when you have no signal. GO FURTHER WITH WORKSHIFT PRO • Device calendar sync to keep shifts alongside your other events • Home Screen widgets for a quick view of your schedule • Advanced statistics to review your hours and earnings • CSV export for your shift records Calendar sync requires permission to access your device's calendars. Pro features require a purchase. Make your next rotation easier to manage. Download Workshift and plan your shifts ahead. Terms of Use: https://smallorbit.studio/apps/workshift/terms/

About

ShiftPilot

Features
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ShiftPilot turns your work schedule into clear numbers. Plan shifts in seconds, track your hours, and always know what your next paycheck should look like — before it arrives. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS Nurses, drivers, warehouse teams, baristas, security staff, hospitality crews, factory workers — if your weeks never look the same, ShiftPilot keeps them under control. PLAN SHIFTS FAST • A clean calendar made for irregular schedules • Reusable shift templates and short shift codes for one-tap entry • Repeat patterns for rotating rosters • Reminders so you never miss a shift SCAN YOUR ROSTER Point your camera at a printed schedule and ShiftPilot reads it and turns it into shifts. Recognition runs entirely on your iPhone — your photos are never uploaded anywhere. KNOW YOUR PAY • Hourly rates per employer, with overtime, night, weekend, and holiday supplements • A running estimate of your earnings for the month • Payday overview: see what's coming and when • Track payments you've received and compare against your estimate Every figure is an estimate based on the rates and rules you enter — your payslip is always the authoritative source. ShiftPilot is a planning tool, not an accountant. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device • No account, no registration, no email required • No ads, no tracking, no third-party SDKs, no analytics • Optional iCloud sync (Pro) uses your own iCloud — we can't see your data AT A GLANCE Home Screen widgets show your next shift and your month so far without opening the app. FREE AND PRO The free version includes 1 employer, 15 shifts per month, and the core features. ShiftPilot Pro unlocks: • Unlimited employers and shifts • iCloud sync between your devices • All widgets and Pro features ShiftPilot Pro: €4.99/month, €29.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase of €69.99. Prices may vary by region and are always shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and are managed in your Apple Account settings. Whether you're juggling two jobs, working nights, or just want proof your overtime adds up, ShiftPilot gives you the one thing every shift worker deserves: certainty about your time and your money. Privacy Policy: https://shiftpilot-legal.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://shiftpilot-legal.pages.dev/terms

Screenshots

Shift Calendar & Work Roster4 screens
ShiftPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shift Calendar & Work Roster at 15.0 against ShiftPilot's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Shift Calendar & Work Roster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ShiftPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shift Calendar & Work Roster versus ShiftPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Calendar & Work RosterShiftPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUSUF CAKMAKPiciriga Vasile

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shift Calendar & Work Roster

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime (IAP)$44.99
3 purchases

ShiftPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ShiftPilot Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

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

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