# The Shift vs Calemon

The clearest difference is ads: Calemon at none against The Shift's shown. The Shift's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Calemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Shift against 5.0 for Calemon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of The Shift's written reviews are positive against 100% of Calemon's.

The Shift ships an update every 3 days, Calemon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Shift | Calemon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-shift-work-schedule/id6782529001/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calemon/id6806410515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeeyun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852487076) | [IMPLEMON LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896782027) |

## What reviewers say

### 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) | $2.99 | one-time |


### Calemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calemon/id6806410515)

Transform your weekly schedule into a visually appealing wallpaper for your iPhone or iPad. Easily add classes, work shifts, or appointments and have them automatically arranged into a clear timetable. Customize backgrounds, colors, and typography to create a personalized schedule view.

**Highlights:** Create weekly schedules, Add events to multiple days, Customize colors and typography, Use personal photos as backgrounds, Export as PNG or JPEG, iCloud support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calemon Plus | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Shift free?

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

### Is Calemon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Shift or Calemon?

The Shift and Calemon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Shift or Calemon have ads?

The Shift shows ads; Calemon does not.

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

The Shift ships an update every 3 days, and Calemon fortnightly. Most recently, The Shift was updated on October 31, 2026 and Calemon on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
