Comparison

PlanIt Schedule vs Loc8

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

Head to head
About

PlanIt Schedule

This mobile application provides public safety personnel with quick and persistent access to their work schedules and scheduling functions. It allows for instant submission of time off and overtime requests, as well as the ability to view schedules and request open shifts.

Highlights
  • Persistent login
  • Push notifications
  • Fast access to schedule
  • Submit time off requests
  • Submit overtime requests
  • Request open shifts
Features
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PlanIt Schedule is the ultimate web based scheduling system for public safety agencies. The PlanIt Schedule mobile app provides quick and persistent access to all the features and functions available in the web version of PlanIt. *Please note: An account provided by your employer or volunteer agency is required to use the PlanIt mobile app. Key Benefits of the Mobile App: • Persistent Login: You’ll stay logged into the mobile app unless you specifically log out. • Push Notifications: If you prefer a push notification instead of or in addition to our standard text message notifications you’ll be presented with that option. • Fast Access: Instantly submit time off and overtime to your supervisors. Request open shifts directly from your phone. View your work schedule instantly.

About

Loc8

Features
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Search places by address and tags (cafe, gym, bjj), compare commutes on the map and in a sortable list, and open rich place details.

Screenshots

PlanIt Schedule3 screens
Loc84 screens

Verdict

The call

PlanIt Schedule and Loc8 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanIt Schedule ships an update every 3 months, Loc8 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlanIt Schedule versus Loc8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanIt ScheduleLoc8
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowerDMS, Inc.Mike Camara

Bugs and requests

PlanIt Schedule

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Recent update destroyed app
  • Clicks go somewhere else
  • Dashboard goes wherever it wants
  • Logs you out constantly
  • Doesn't stay logged in
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  • Logs out after a few hours
  • Resets itself and loses work
  • Doesn't interface well with other calendars
  • Doesn't update itself
  • 50% of the time it doesn't load
  • Starts on a blue screen
  • Too frequent log outs
  • Slow load times
  • Insane amount of repeated required logins
  • Can't log in
  • Agent URL, username or password incorrect
  • New version has login issues
  • More than 20 personnel unable to log in
  • Agency url not working
  • Login issues continue
  • App requires continual login
  • Server update = no working app
  • Significant issues logging into mobile app
  • Logs you out after inactivity
  • Says you typed wrong passcode, username or URL
  • Can't view entire month at once
  • Calendar view needs to be zoomed out
  • Shift hours will not adapt to scheduling

Requested features

21 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Facial recognition login
  • Face ID login
  • Auto refresh
  • Modern login features
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  • Apple Passwords support
  • Auto log in
  • Support Face ID
  • Thumbprint login
  • Fix login issue
  • Face ID would be useful
  • Face ID is missing
  • Add modern features
  • Support Face ID
  • Enable thumbprint login
  • Use Face ID
  • Zoom out calendar view
  • Add second app for multiple accounts
  • Import schedule to phone calendar
  • Export schedule to iCalendar
  • Have both accounts on the app

Loc8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PlanIt Schedule

No in-app purchases

None

Loc8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlanIt Schedule free?
PlanIt Schedule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loc8 free?
Loc8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlanIt Schedule or Loc8 have ads?
Neither PlanIt Schedule nor Loc8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlanIt Schedule or Loc8?
PlanIt Schedule ships an update every 3 months, and Loc8 every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlanIt Schedule was updated on October 15, 2026 and Loc8 on October 13, 2026.

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