# Shifty Calendar vs WorkTime

Shifty Calendar and WorkTime both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Shifty Calendar's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's. Shifty Calendar also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 242) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shifty Calendar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Shifty Calendar against 4.4 for WorkTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Shifty Calendar's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

Shifty Calendar ships an update every 6 weeks, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shifty Calendar | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifty-calendar/id718617321/reviews) | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Incyc](https://appshunter.io/developer/544164267) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Shifty Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifty-calendar/id718617321)

Easily manage and share unpredictable work schedules. Mark your shifts with a tap, assign custom times, and export to external calendars. Ideal for shift workers needing a simple way to track and communicate their availability.

**Highlights:** Tap to mark work days, Assign custom shift times, Track up to 12 different shifts, Export shifts to external calendars, Share schedules via iCloud, View shifts on Apple Watch, iMessage schedule sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features Reduced | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps keep track of shifts
- 💡 Works with iCalendar
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Customizable colors for shifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full functionality
- 💡 Could use more shift type options
- 💡 Wish it had a repeat shift pattern feature
- 💡 Lack of note-taking or location features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches reported

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Occasional crashes or glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more shift type options
- Implement repeat shift pattern feature
- Add note-taking and location features
- Improve sync with native calendar apps
- Provide more color customization options


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shifty Calendar free?

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

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shifty Calendar or WorkTime?

Shifty Calendar and WorkTime are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 242 and 4.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Shifty Calendar or WorkTime have ads?

Neither Shifty Calendar nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shifty Calendar or WorkTime?

Shifty Calendar ships an update every 6 weeks, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shifty Calendar was updated on July 20, 2026 and WorkTime on September 22, 2026.

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