# Shift Calendar vs Shiftify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shiftify at 94% against Shift Calendar's 29%. Shiftify also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Shift Calendar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shiftify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shiftify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiftify has 457 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Shift Calendar's written reviews are positive against 94% of Shiftify's.

Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 months, Shiftify every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Calendar | Shiftify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule-manager-and-job-tracker/id781650675/reviews) | **[4.8 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [Bohee Sim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137032844) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule-manager-and-job-tracker/id781650675)

Organize your work schedule, track hours, and calculate wages. Easily add shifts, set reminders, and share your availability with others. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited job tracking and detailed wage calculations.

**Highlights:** Organize work shifts on one screen, Add shifts quickly, Track hours worked, Calculate earned wages, Set shift reminders, Share work schedule

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Color coding for jobs
- 💾 Save and reuse shifts
- ✅ Good for tracking multiple jobs
- ✨ Simple and uncomplicated design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires purchase for full features
- 🚫 Free version is very limited
- 💰 Paid version not worth the cost for some
- 👎 Difficult to edit mistakes
- ⏳ Trial mode is too restrictive

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after Apple update
- App freezes, stuck on one month
- App crashes or goes to a blank screen
- Paid version not unlocking features
- Alarm function not working

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sync across devices
- Include salary calculator
- Allow subtraction of unpaid breaks automatically
- Add option to change the start day of the week
- Add break time insertion option


### Shiftify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftify-shift-work-calendar/id1508040495)

This app helps individuals with irregular work schedules accurately track their earnings. It calculates wages, overtime, and unpaid breaks, providing detailed payroll reports. The app offers visual organization of shifts and syncs with other calendars.

**Highlights:** Wage tracking, Shift scheduling, Overtime calculation, Payroll reports, Color-coded shifts, Calendar sync, Multi-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $5.99 | one-time |
| SHIFTIFY PRO | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient and organized
- 👍 Helpful for tracking shifts and pay
- 👍 Customizable with color-coding
- 👍 Useful for multiple jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when adding shifts
- 🐛 Daylight savings time issues
- 🐛 Limited editing options for shifts
- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar always defaults to January
- Calendar not fitting properly on screen
- Inability to search for job locations

**Requested features**

- Repeat/recurring shift feature
- Ability to edit shift times without creating new shift
- Overtime pay calculations
- Widget support
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

### Is Shiftify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shift Calendar or Shiftify?

Shiftify is rated higher. Shift Calendar averages 3.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Shiftify averages 4.8 from 457 ratings.

### Do Shift Calendar or Shiftify have ads?

Shiftify shows ads; Shift Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Calendar or Shiftify?

Shift Calendar ships an update every 2 months, and Shiftify every 6 days. Most recently, Shift Calendar was updated on September 21, 2026 and Shiftify on September 22, 2026.

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