Comparison

R+F CONNECT vs FixPlaner

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

Head to head
About

R+F CONNECT

Features
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Werden Sie Teil des R+F CONNECT Profi-Netzwerks. In der App verbinden wir unsere Fachpartner der Region Köln, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Aachen und Essen. Entdecken Sie ein täglich wachsendes und buntes Netzwerk aus fünf starken Teilnehmergruppen: Hersteller, Dienstleister, Fachhandwerker, Fachplaner und Richter+Frenzel. Nutzen Sie das professionelle Wissen und Know-how aller teilnehmenden Partner. Finden Sie schnell und direkt den passenden Kontakt zu Ihrem Thema. Smarte Funktionen und eine intuitive Bedienung machen es Ihnen einfach, Ihr Netzwerk nachhaltig zu erweitern. Entdecken Sie interessante News zu Trends und Technik, exklusive Deals, unterhaltsame Events und hilfreiche Apps für das Handwerk - immer mit dem persönlichen Ansprechpartner auf einem Blick. Gemeinsam mehr erreichen: R+F CONNECT – Ihr Profi-Netzwerk für die Region. Nachhaltig. Digital. Persönlich.

About

FixPlaner

Features
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FixPlaner – Time tracking & shift planning made simple. The all-in-one solution for shift planning, time tracking and employee management. Perfect for small and medium-sized businesses. Optimized for iPhone and iPad. FOR EMPLOYEES (iPhone & iPad) - Clock in/out with start/stop timer - Track working hours on the go - Manage availability and absences - Push notifications for schedule changes FOR ADMINISTRATORS & MANAGERS (iPad & iPhone) - Create and manage shift schedules - Flexibly assign employees to shifts - Reports and KPI dashboard - Approve leave requests TIME TRACKING - Detailed hours overview with statistics - Automatic calculation of working and break times - Digital time tracking at the workplace - NFC-based clock in/out SHIFT & SCHEDULE PLANNING - Clear shift plan with calendar view - Easy creation and management of work schedules - Quickly and flexibly assign employees to shifts ABSENCE MANAGEMENT - Manage vacation, sick leave and other absences - Calendar overview of all team absences - Approval process for leave requests AVAILABILITY - Employees set their own availability - Weekly overview of availabilities - Optimal planning based on employee preferences MORE FEATURES - Push notifications for schedule changes - Reports and KPI dashboard - Data export (PDF/Excel) - Biometric login (Face ID / Touch ID) - Barcode scanner integration - GDPR compliant

Screenshots

R+F CONNECT4 screens
FixPlaner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: R+F CONNECT at 13.0 against FixPlaner's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

R+F CONNECT ships an update monthly, FixPlaner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
R+F CONNECT versus FixPlaner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR+F CONNECTFixPlaner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichter+Frenzel GmbH + Co. KGDaniel Awad

In-app purchases

None

R+F CONNECT

No in-app purchases

None

FixPlaner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R+F CONNECT free?
R+F CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixPlaner free?
FixPlaner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do R+F CONNECT or FixPlaner have ads?
Neither R+F CONNECT nor FixPlaner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R+F CONNECT or FixPlaner?
R+F CONNECT ships an update monthly, and FixPlaner every 2 months. Most recently, R+F CONNECT was updated on October 27, 2026 and FixPlaner on October 28, 2026.

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