VB SmartControl vs Shift Calendar Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VB SmartControl
This app connects to Motorola body-worn cameras, allowing users to view live feeds, tag footage, and manage recordings directly from their smartphone. It includes a viewfinder to help with camera placement and requires specific firmware versions for optimal performance.
- Connects to VB400 and V500 body cameras
- View live camera feed (ViewFinder)
- Tag video footage
- Manage recordings on mobile device
- WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
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VB SmartControl is the companion smartphone app for the Motorola Solutions VB400 and V500 body-worn cameras. The app connects to the camera using WiFi and Bluetooth, enabling operators to view and tag video directly on their mobile devices. The ViewFinder feature allows you to see what your camera sees, to assist when mounting your camera. Note: VideoManager (VideoManager EX in North America) and device firmware must be: 16.1.0 or later for VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later); 24.4.1 or later for V500 devices.
Shift Calendar Planner
Manage your work shifts, personal events, and time off with this intuitive calendar app. Track earnings, create payout reports, and receive schedule conflict alerts. Designed for professionals working rotating schedules.
- Automatic shift schedules
- Earnings tracking
- Payout reports
- Time-off planning
- Calendar synchronization
- Home screen widgets
- Cloud backup
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Shift Calendar is a simple and efficient way to manage your work shifts. Organize your schedule with rotations, days off, swaps, and absences, track your earnings, create payout reports, and keep a clear overview of your professional routine, without relying on spreadsheets or manual tracking. Designed for professionals who work in shifts. Why choose Shift Calendar? • Organized schedule: manage your shifts, personal events, swaps, and days off in one place, with full visibility of your work schedule. • Financial clarity: know how much you will earn and when you will get paid, with the option to generate PDF reports for payouts, sharing, or printing. • Time-off planning: avoid surprises and enjoy your rest periods with more peace of mind. • Simple, practical, and intuitive: built to support your daily routine. Main features: • Automatic shift schedules and recurring patterns • Personal events registration • Calendar synchronization • Earnings tracking with amounts, payment dates, and custom payment rules • Custom colors to differentiate shifts • Mark unworked shifts as swaps, days off, or absences • Home screen widgets • Export shift reports to PDF, with filters and multiple formats • Schedule conflict alerts • Secure cloud backup Perfect for professionals like: • Nurses, doctors, EMTs, and caregivers • Firefighters, police, and security guards • Bartenders, restaurant and hotel staff • Drivers, cleaners, and rotating shift workers The app can be used for free. The Pro version offers additional features, with a free trial available before subscribing. ——— Support and Contact: We’re here to help! Contact us via email at: support-shiftcalendar@bivis.app Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy: https://tenhoplantao.com.br/terms-conditions-and-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VB SmartControl at none against Shift Calendar Planner's 5. VB SmartControl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Shift Calendar Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Shift Calendar Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VB SmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
VB SmartControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Calendar Planner has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
VB SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VB SmartControl | Shift Calendar Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | BIVIS SERVICOS EM TECNOLOGIA LTDA ME |
Customer experience
VB SmartControl
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In-app purchases
VB SmartControl
No in-app purchases
Shift Calendar Planner
- Shift Calendar Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Shift Calendar Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Shift Calendar Annual7 Days trial2 variants$15.991 Year
- Lifetime$34.99
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