ShiftInbox vs Shift Calendar Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftInbox
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Turn a photo of your work schedule into an Apple Calendar you can trust. ShiftInbox reads roster screenshots on your device, then lets you review every shift before anything is synced. IMPORT THE SCHEDULE YOU ALREADY HAVE β’ Scan one screenshot or a batch of images β’ Import PDF, copied text, shared files, and ICS calendars β’ Use on-device OCRβno schedule is sent to an external AI service SEE WHAT CHANGED Compare each new roster with the last import. Added shifts, changed times, and cancellations are clearly marked. Review uncertain OCR results and catch overlapping shifts before they reach your calendar. SYNC WITH CONTROL Apply only approved changes to Apple Calendar. ShiftInbox tracks each shift with a private identifier so future updates, cancellations, undo, and rollback affect the correct event. BUILT FOR REAL SHIFT WORK Manage multiple employers, route each workplace to its own calendar, add reminders and reusable shift templates, check commute and working-hour risks, estimate earnings, and export schedule reports. Try two successful imports free. A one-time Lifetime Pro purchase unlocks unlimited imports, complete history and rollback, batch editing, screenshot detection, JSON backup, CSV export, iCloud sync, widgets, the share extension, and every advanced scheduling tool. No subscription. No account required. Your data stays on your device, or in your private iCloud account when you enable Pro sync. Terms of Use: https://shiftinbox.codemxm.com/terms/
Shift Calendar Assistant
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Shift Calendar is a personal schedule planner for nurses, factory teams, rail and utility workers, retail staff, security teams, and anyone working rotating or irregular shifts. Choose a schedule image from Photos or take a picture, then use on-device text recognition to find the relevant row. Review each mapped shift before saving it to your calendar. The app does not permanently retain the selected source image. Key features: β’ Add shifts manually or generate rotations such as two days, two nights, two days off β’ Keep multiple work segments on one day and model overnight shifts accurately β’ Record changes, leave, and overtime while preserving the original plan for restoration β’ Configure wake-up, leave, and shift-start local notifications β’ See the next shift and upcoming schedule in Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets β’ Add one partner or family schedule locally and compare shared rest days β’ Review work days, rest days, planned hours, nights, overtime, and changes β’ Export CSV or ICS files, and create or restore a complete JSON backup Shift Calendar works without an account. Your schedule stays on your device, and all current features are available after download. Always review scanned results before saving. This is a personal schedule tool, not an employer scheduling, attendance, payroll, or legal-compliance system.
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Verdict
ShiftInbox and Shift Calendar Assistant are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ShiftInbox | Shift Calendar Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εΎ·ζ ζ¨ | ι£ ζ± |
In-app purchases
ShiftInbox
No in-app purchases
Shift Calendar Assistant
No in-app purchases
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