# myShiftWork vs Weekly Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Weekly Planner at 15K against myShiftWork's 139. Weekly Planner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). myShiftWork's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myShiftWork sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Weekly Planner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weekly Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekly Planner has 15K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of myShiftWork's written reviews are positive against 70% of Weekly Planner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

myShiftWork ships an update every 2 months, Weekly Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myShiftWork | Weekly Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-planner-diary-notes/id1187285712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 70.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vozye SMC-PVT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/958988511) | [Digital Legal Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629338929) |

## What reviewers say

### myShiftWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshiftwork-roster-calendar/id1148874527)

This app helps shift workers plan, organize, and share their work schedules. It allows for custom shift creation, future date planning, and detailed reporting. Sync your shifts with your device calendar and manage multiple patterns easily.

**Highlights:** Create custom shift types with icons, Plan and view future shift rotations, Color-coded calendar with icons, Generate PDF and text reports, Cloud backup and restore, Sync with device calendars, Manage multiple shift patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Biannual subscription | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription. | $9.99 | per year |
| Biannual subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Limitations | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy shift entry
- 📅 Excellent calendar synchronization with Google Calendar and iCal
- 🎨 Customizable shift icons and color coding
- 💰 Affordable pricing with bi-annual subscription option
- 🔄 Automatic shift pattern rotation feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss and deletion of shifts
- 😞 Poor customer support responsiveness
- 📵 App crashes and freezes after updates
- 💸 Hidden additional costs (iCloud sync, calendar features)
- 📺 Unwanted ads appearing in paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Data mysteriously deleted after app updates
- Unable to restore purchases and account data
- Shift time input fields cut off screen on some devices
- Black text on dark background making notes unreadable
- Shifts disappear when using airplane mode in different time zones

**Requested features**

- More shift icon options
- Better notes functionality for personal and work use
- Ability to add non-shift appointments and events
- Improved app design and layout
- Google Calendar sync (in addition to iCal)


### Weekly Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-planner-diary-notes/id1187285712)

Organize your life with a simple, visual weekly planner. Easily add appointments, to-do lists, and recurring events. Enjoy a minimalist approach to tracking tasks and priorities, similar to a paper planner but digital.

**Highlights:** Visual weekly calendar, To-do list creation, Add appointments and tasks, Recurring event scheduling, Notes section, Task completion checkmarks, Past and future event review

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| Textures (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Holiday designs (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Art Lines (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward weekly layout
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Resembles a physical planner
- 🚀 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring events can be buggy
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Limited sync and backup options
- 🔍 No ability to cross off completed tasks
- 🔍 Inability to change text color for different events

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring events sometimes disappear or duplicate
- Occasional data loss or entries not saving properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add recurring events with end dates
- Implement a calendar view and search function
- Provide automatic iCloud/cloud sync between devices
- Include a checkbox or strikethrough option for completed tasks
- Allow custom text colors for different event types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myShiftWork free?

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

### Is Weekly Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myShiftWork or Weekly Planner?

Weekly Planner is rated higher. myShiftWork averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Weekly Planner averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do myShiftWork or Weekly Planner have ads?

Neither myShiftWork nor Weekly Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myShiftWork or Weekly Planner?

myShiftWork ships an update every 2 months, and Weekly Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, myShiftWork was updated on September 18, 2026 and Weekly Planner on September 26, 2026.

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