# Firefighter & EMS Calendar — user reviews > 77 indexed App Store user reviews of Firefighter & EMS Calendar by Chase Henslee, rated 3.40/5 from 36 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-and-ems-calendar/id365428679/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-and-ems-calendar/id365428679.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 10 ## What do users think of Firefighter & EMS Calendar? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 👍 Good for shift workers - 👍 Customizable shift types - 👍 Clear and easy to read - 👍 Long-term reliability (historically) - 👍 Useful for planning future schedules - 👍 Affordable price (historically) **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🐛 Settings button crashes app - 🐛 Data loss after uninstalling - 🐛 Randomly shifts/moves events - 🐛 Incorrectly reflects shifts - 🐛 Cannot access settings - 🐛 App closes on opening - 🐛 Does not allow for unique/alternating shifts - 🐛 Manual input required for every day - 🐛 Lack of advanced features - 🐛 Not suitable for complex schedules - 🐛 Email support deactivated/unresponsive - 🐛 Inability to sync with other calendars - 🐛 Issues with date accuracy (historically) **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when trying to swap shifts - App crashes when clicking settings - App crashes on opening - Events randomly shift one day forward - Wrong shifts are being reflected due to color changes - App crashes and throws user out when trying to swap shifts - All info is gone after uninstalling and reinstalling - App closes immediately when clicked - Random days highlighted with events that weren't added - App adds events to the same day number in the next month - Time for events is automatically added incorrectly - Dates are not correct/off by a day - Time problem with events not fixed - Issues with Leap Day scheduling **Most requested features** - Add a legend for color-coded shifts - Allow editing of existing events - Add recurring payday entries - Select multiple days for a single event - Sync with Google Calendar or Outlook - Highlight current day when app opens - Add more color options for events - Improve flexibility for unique schedules - Allow returning to completed dates to add information - Add dark mode option ## Newest reviews (13 of 77) ### 3/5 — App used to be perfect *2026-03-23* Been using this for years, super easy and simple. Lately it’s been glitching out or something and changing the colors around. So wrong shifts are being reflected. Good thing my buddy reminded me cause I almost didn’t show up for work looking at my schedule at quick glance. Fix this bug please. ### 4/5 — Amazing calendar app *2025-12-12* I love this app. It is very clean and simple. The days are my default shift days every 3rd day, and then I add on personal events unrelated to work in the calendar. Its been great but over the years I’ve had tech issues. Sometimes when I open the app, every event I have input into the calendar shifts over one day. Thus making everything added to my calendar on the wrong day. Usually after a couple days the app somehow resets and everything goes back to normal. If anyone knows a fix please let me know! Id love to keep using this ### 3/5 — Needs an update *2024-12-01* Needs an update ### 2/5 — Problem access the settings *2024-09-30, version 3.2* Can’t access settings!! Once I click on settings the app shuts down!!! ### 2/5 — Randomly moves appointments *2022-06-24, version 3.2* App works well when it works well. It keeps randomly changing the dates I have pencilled things in for. Very confusing when I go to look At the diary and realise that everything has been pushed back a day. It isn’t a mistake from my part unless I put 5 appointments in on the wrong day. Needs to be fixed ### 2/5 — Wanna give it 5 but.. *2020-01-22* I’ve been using this shift calendar for several years now and I love it. I recommend it to all of my guys. I was wondering if there was anyway you could add somewhere where I can put my payday recurring along with my shift. So I don’t have to click every two weeks and write it in. Also it would be very convenient if you could select multiple days for one event. Like if I was going on vacation from January 1st - January 4th. Instead of having to select each day separately, it would be nice to just pick dates A - B all at once. I’m only leaving 2 stars because these things have bugged me since day one. I hope you read this and reply because I’d love to change it to 5 stars. It would be different if I didn’t pay for the app. But since I did I’m gonna leave it at 2 for now. ### 4/5 — Need Help *2019-10-06* My app will no longer work. When I click to open it just closes out. Does anyone have suggestions. ### 3/5 — Decent *2017-10-30* App is good does what it needs to do. Will give 5 stars when it is able to sync to my calendar on my iPhone. ### 3/5 — To simple *2014-12-03* This app isn't really an EMS app. You put in your own days with up to 8 color codes for different shifts. It doesn't pre-shift kelly schedule or multiply for the year. You have to hand input each day. It's not a bad app if you don't mind putting in your schedule every month. Kind of disappointed in the lack of features. ### 4/5 — Add color for added events *2014-05-28, version 2.6.2* App is great but I think it would be more user friendly if you could choose a color for added events. If you pick up an OT shift you could color coordinate it with your other shifts, making it easier to glance at on the calendar instead of having to open the day to see what the exclamation is about. ### 2/5 — Just ok? *2014-03-30, version 2.6.2* It has random days highlighted as having an event booked even though I haven't added them! Other than that is ok but wish I could delete events that I haven't added as it's confusing. ### 2/5 — Lame *2014-03-23, version 2.6.2* Adds events to the same number day for the next month. ### 4/5 — Good app... *2013-11-01, version 2.6.2* Easy to use, simple, would have given it five stars but the set up was a bit tedious. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App now crashes *2026-03-25, version 3.2* I’ve relied on this app for the last 6+ years and it’s been great. My life is saved on this app. However recently I can not swap between different shifts. Each time I try the app crashes and throws me out. No way to contact the developer so I’m screwed. Really disappointed, not to mention a total nightmare as i uninstalled it trying to fix and now ALL my info is gone. ### 1/5 — Broken app *2025-05-25* Purchased this app for $1. It functions by setting up a calendar in the settings. Unfortunately, clicking on the settings button instantly crashes the app. Complete waste of $1. ### 1/5 — App needs an update *2024-07-01* The app needs to be updated, My app just crashes when I click the settings button. I have had this app for 8 years and loved it but now it won’t work anymore. ### 1/5 — App now crashes *2022-11-25, version 3.2* I’ve relied on this app for the last 6+ years and it’s been great. My life is saved on this app. However recently I can not swap between different shifts. Each time I try the app crashes and throws me out. No way to contact the developer so I’m screwed. Really disappointed, not to mention a total nightmare as i uninstalled it trying to fix and now ALL my info is gone. ### 1/5 — Sad *2022-08-22* At a bare minimum, at least allow for viewing of the entire year or be able to email the schedule; after you manually input EVERYTHING. Wouldn’t complain if it was free, but in the words of the Paper boy from Better Off Dead……. I want my $2! Crappy app. ### 1/5 — Switching days *2022-02-28* This calendar switches days fir appointments and times. It’s has a serious glitch. ### 1/5 — HELP *2018-10-20* Just got new phone and now I can’t install it on my new phone.... also I tried to email and his email is deactivated !!! What’s up with this !???? ### 1/5 — Doesn't allow for alternating shifts/days off *2014-03-14, version 2.6.2* Deleted as soon as I purchased - very simplistic, doesn't offer options other than shifts every 2 days, 3, 4... Texans. ### 1/5 — Please fix *2014-03-14, version 2.6.2* Shows random days have things booked in for but nothing has. Seems to be a glitch in the matrix. Please fix as I have just paid for it and wish I hadn't. ### 1/5 — Not Much To It *2013-11-19, version 2.6.2* Doesn't do anything the old Calender app couldn't do except the colors for each shift. I can't even repeat days on the Calender in a rotating shift schedule without manually putting in each one ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Career Fire Fighter Approves *2021-08-31* I’m a career fire captain and I’ve been using this app for a couple years. Once you figure out how to setup your shift type it’s good to go. It’s simple but I also use it for other appointments. It’s my go to scheduling app. Good job! ### 5/5 — Ah-mazing *2020-06-02* Thank you for making a first responders wife’s life easier!!! Managing so many calendars these days!! Has anyone written a google cal or outlook script for this yet? ### 5/5 — Joshy D *2019-10-27, version 3.2* I’m a firie and have been using this app for YEARS!! So simple to setup, so easy to use, never any glitches, can’t recommend highly enough for shift workers! ### 5/5 — Fireman wife approved *2018-06-12* This app is easy to customized based on my husband 24 on/48 off schedule! ### 5/5 — Perfect shift app *2018-06-11* With the only bug in the app fixed, it is now perfect for its intended use! ### 5/5 — Very Easy set up *2016-10-02* Don't be scared to buy it based on other review. It is very simple, easy to set up! Very clear, easy to read. You really couldn't ask for a better app. It was much easier to use than the widget I had on HTC/Sprint phone. I'm a reluctant user of iPhone, prefer my other phone--I was surprised I had to pay for this kind of app (and for ringtones) but this is well worth 99c ### 5/5 — Great app *2015-01-03* Great update! Can select 'my shift' and customize it. Great tool. With 2 FF's on different shifts, all my family bought this and we all love it. Finally, after 32 years in the Fire Service, I have a tool to plan my stuff for next year. I think 99 cents is way too cheap! The new colors are a great touch too. Thanks ### 5/5 — Excellent FF shift app *2013-01-15, version 2.6.2* Top class app. Easy to use and programme. Works great with the UK 4 on 4 off rota. Cheaper than a watch card and I can see when I'm working until the day I retire, which frightens me a little. ### 5/5 — Ems *2012-11-23, version 2.6.1* Works great allows me to fill in what days i work. (48/96) easy setup. A+++ ### 5/5 — Great for what I need it for! *2012-02-21, version 2.6.1* This apps is perfect for what I need it for . Putting my Kelly days In, vacation days, or other events. Thanks for fixing the days. It was messed up for about a week but all good now. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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