# Just The Tips vs Shift Day Work Calendar

Just The Tips and Shift Day Work Calendar both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's written reviews are positive against 60% of Just The Tips's. Shift Day Work Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (14K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just The Tips sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Shift Day Work Calendar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Day Work Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Just The Tips's written reviews are positive against 86% of Shift Day Work Calendar's.

Just The Tips ships an update fortnightly, Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just The Tips | Shift Day Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-tips-tip-tracker/id937297529/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [www.justthetips.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772298236) | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) |

## What reviewers say

### Just The Tips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-tips-tip-tracker/id937297529)

This app helps tipped workers easily track their income from various sources like cash and credit tips. It offers detailed insights into earnings, supports multiple jobs, and provides customizable reports to understand financial trends. Secure cloud backup and data export ensure your financial information is safe and accessible.

**Highlights:** Track cash and credit tips, Support for multiple jobs and workplaces, Customizable reports and data visualization, Log hourly pay and shift hours, Secure cloud backup and data export, Track tip outs and sales

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great customer service
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 📊 Helpful data tracking and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💸 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes after updates
- 🔍 Missing features (e.g. hourly wage tracking)

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar issues (missing days, scrolling problems)
- Data loss and sync issues after device changes
- Frequent crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change pay period start day
- Separate cash and credit tip tracking
- Automatic tax and deduction calculations
- Improved data backup and sync across devices


### Shift Day Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-day-work-calendar-spoke/id1016565262)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear, intuitive calendar. Assign colors and names to shifts, add reminders, and view your entire month at a glance. Share your schedule and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift tracking, Intuitive rota interface, Shift widget, Schedule sharing, iCloud sync, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Month-Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription Intro Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription Special Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Year-Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade Now | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎨 Helpful color coding
- 🗓️ Convenient for shift scheduling
- ⏰ Shift reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 🔀 Issues with syncing across devices
- 🗓️ Limited view of calendar
- 📝 Memos not prominently displayed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Shifts not displaying correctly
- Issues with paid version not working after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to add more than 2 shifts per day
- Integration with other calendar apps
- Customizable color options
- Recurring memo/event feature
- Week view option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just The Tips free?

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

### Is Shift Day Work Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just The Tips or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Shift Day Work Calendar is rated higher. Just The Tips averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Shift Day Work Calendar averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Just The Tips or Shift Day Work Calendar have ads?

Both Just The Tips and Shift Day Work Calendar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just The Tips or Shift Day Work Calendar?

Just The Tips ships an update fortnightly, and Shift Day Work Calendar every 4 days. Most recently, Just The Tips was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shift Day Work Calendar on October 22, 2026.

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