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Supershift vs Rostivo
Supershift is the bigger app. Its App Store listing describes Apple Watch complications, widgets, calendar sharing, shift alarms, optional cloud sync, iPad support, calendar and PDF export and earnings reports, and neither app needs an account. Rostivo is newer and smaller: an iPhone shift calendar that plans rotations, records the hours you actually worked and estimates pay with night, weekend and overtime rules. Pick Supershift if you want the widest feature set. Try Rostivo if you want a calmer app built around actual hours and pay.
We make Rostivo, so weigh this accordingly. Facts come from Supershift's public website and app listing, checked October 2026. Features and prices change, so confirm on their site. onething.tools is not affiliated with Supershift.
At a glance
- Platforms
- Supershift: iPhone and iPad, with Apple Watch app and complications.
- Rostivo: iPhone
- Account
- Supershift: No account required. Works offline. Optional cloud sync between your devices.
- Rostivo: No account and no sync. Data stays on your iPhone.
- Rotations
- Supershift: Rotations such as 4-on-4-off, DuPont, Pitman, Panama, 2-2-3 and custom, applied up to two years ahead.
- Rostivo: Rotations built from your own shift templates (Day, Night, Work, Off), including common patterns.
- Hours and pay
- Supershift: Earnings, shift differentials, hours per shift type and overtime reports.
- Rostivo: Records the hours you actually worked, not just scheduled, and estimates pay minute by minute with night, weekend and overtime rules and dated pay rates.
- Widgets and Watch
- Supershift: Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch complications.
- Rostivo: Not yet.
- Sharing and export
- Supershift: Calendar sharing with family or coworkers. Pro adds export to Apple, Google or Outlook calendars and PDF export.
- Rostivo: JSON data export. No calendar export or sharing yet.
- Price
- Supershift: Free with a Pro upgrade; see the App Store for current prices.
- Rostivo: Free plan: 1 job, 1 rotation, 4 shift templates and hours totals. Pro (monthly, yearly or lifetime) adds unlimited jobs and rotations, earnings and pay rules. Prices are shown in the App Store.
Choose Supershift if
- You want Apple Watch, widgets or an iPad version.
- You want to share your schedule with family or coworkers.
- You want to push shifts into Apple, Google or Outlook calendar.
- You want the most established app in this category.
Choose Rostivo if
- You want a calm, simple shift calendar for your iPhone only.
- You care about the hours you actually worked, and want pay estimated across midnight and daylight saving changes.
- You want pay rules for night, weekend and overtime premiums with rate history.
- You want your schedule to stay on your device with no account.
What to look for in a shift calendar app
A shift calendar app should make your schedule obvious at a glance: colors for each shift, rotation patterns you set once, and no manual re-entry every month. Then check the extras that matter to you: widgets, Apple Watch, alarms, sharing, calendar export and pay tracking.
Think about privacy too. Both Supershift and Rostivo work without an account. Before choosing, preview your rotation for free with the shift schedule tool on this site, then see which app handles it the way you want.
ROSTIVO
Know when you work. Know what you earned.
A private shift calendar for iPhone. Plan rotations, record the hours you actually worked and estimate your pay with night, weekend and overtime rules. No account.
Try the idea for free first
You can test the idea in your browser before choosing any app. These free tools run locally and upload nothing.
- Rotating shift schedule →See a 2-2-3, DuPont, Panama, Pitman or 24/48 pattern from your start date.
- Overtime calculator →Gross pay with time-and-a-half, double time and shift differentials.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best shift schedule app for iPhone?
Supershift has the widest feature set, including Apple Watch, widgets, sharing and calendar export. Rostivo is newer and smaller, centred on rotations, actual hours and pay rules. Try the free versions of both with your own pattern.
Is Supershift free?
Supershift has a free version and a Pro upgrade. Check the App Store listing for what each includes and the current price.
Is Rostivo an alternative to Supershift?
For some people. Both are private shift calendars with rotations and earnings. Supershift has far more features. Rostivo is deliberately smaller and centred on actual hours and pay rules.
Do both apps track overtime and night pay?
Both describe tracking overtime and shift differentials. We have not compared how deep each goes, so test your own pay rules in each before deciding.
Does Rostivo have an Apple Watch app or widgets?
Not yet. Rostivo is an iPhone app. If you need Watch complications or widgets today, Supershift is the better fit.
Can I plan a shift rotation without installing anything?
Yes. The free rotating shift schedule tool on this site shows 2-2-3, DuPont, Panama, Pitman and 24/48 patterns on a calendar.