Comparison

Simbol vs My Shift Work Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Simbol

Quickly find and copy universal symbols and their HTML codes. Compose entire equations using an integrated editor and copy them for use in other applications. Access a vast library of symbols, including reserved characters, math symbols, and special characters.

Highlights
  • Symbol library
  • HTML code lookup
  • Equation editor
  • Copy multiple symbols
  • Keyboard editing
  • Individual symbol copy
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A minimal and beautiful app to quickly find and copy universal symbols and their HTML codes. --Symbol Library------- • ISO-8859-1 • Reserved Characters: &, ', "", etc. • ISO 8859-1 Symbols: ¡, §, ¼, etc. • ISO 8859-1 Characters: Æ, Ã, etc. • HTML Symbols • Math Symbols: ∑, ∫, ⊕, etc. • Greek Symbols: Ψ, θ, etc. • Other Entities: ‰, ™, œ, etc. • Special Symbols • ⌘, ↩, ⌥, etc. --Equation Editor------- An equation editor can be found on the top of the table view. You can copy multiple symbols and they are added to the editor in order. You can also edit the equation using a keyboard, which also lets you easily copy it! Thus, you can compose entire equations in 'Simbol' and then copy them for use in another app. This doesn't take away your ability to copy individual symbols. When you tap the 'Copy' buttons in detail views, you get that symbol on your clipboard, in addition to it being added to the equation editor. :)

About

My Shift Work Calendar

Features
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Know when you’re working—without rebuilding your schedule every week. Shift Work Calendar is a personal schedule planner for people whose work does not fit a simple Monday-to-Friday routine. Create your shift types once, build a repeating rotation, and see the months ahead in a clear calendar. PLAN YOUR SHIFT PATTERN • Create day, evening, night, split, or custom shifts • Set start and end times, including overnight shifts • Build repeating rotations in a simple day-by-day cycle • Preview a rotation before adding it to your calendar • Correct individual days without rebuilding the full pattern SEE WHAT’S NEXT • View your schedule month by month • See your next shift at a glance • Check the selected day’s shift details • Use Next Shift and Week at a Glance Home Screen widgets GET USEFUL REMINDERS • Receive an alert before an upcoming shift • Review tomorrow’s scheduled work • Get an optional weekly preview • Know when your planned schedule is about to end • No unnecessary days-off reminders MADE FOR REAL ROTATING WORK Whether you work in healthcare, emergency services, manufacturing, security, transport, hospitality, or another rotating role, the app keeps your personal roster easy to understand. YOUR SCHEDULE, YOUR DEVICE No account is required. Your schedule is stored locally on your iPhone, and you can export your personal data as JSON from Settings. FREE AND PRO The free plan includes up to three active shift types, one active rotation, and 30-day rotation planning. Pro unlocks unlimited shift types, unlimited rotations, and longer-range planning. Monthly and annual subscriptions are available in the app. Prices are shown in your local App Store currency before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sweet-berry-b1e.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-39dce85045c280e49f76d0420187e3a9

Screenshots

Simbol4 screens
My Shift Work Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simbol at none against My Shift Work Calendar's 3. Simbol also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). My Shift Work Calendar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. My Shift Work Calendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simbol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simbol ships an update every 6 months, My Shift Work Calendar monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simbol versus My Shift Work Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimbolMy Shift Work Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit JainVikas Mawasi

Bugs and requests

Simbol

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Search function no longer works
  • Constantly freezes
  • iOS keyboard never appears
  • Search box moves up and disappears
  • Typo in 'cirle star'
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  • Spelling errors in list

Requested features

17 requests
  • Update the app
  • Fix search function
  • Improve keyboard functionality
  • Add more symbols
  • Support for non-American English
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  • Third-party keyboard option
  • Bring back old app icon
  • iPad version
  • Music notes/symbols
  • Dark mode
  • Grid view
  • Add to Favorites menu
  • Landscape mode support
  • Scrolling display bar
  • More emoji options
  • Full range of Unicode characters
  • Better navigation/sorting

My Shift Work Calendar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simbol

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Shift Work Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Shift Work Calendar Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Shift Work Calendar Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Simbol free?
Simbol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Shift Work Calendar free?
My Shift Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simbol or My Shift Work Calendar have ads?
Neither Simbol nor My Shift Work Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simbol or My Shift Work Calendar?
Simbol ships an update every 6 months, and My Shift Work Calendar monthly. Most recently, Simbol was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Shift Work Calendar on October 31, 2026.

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