# Shift Work Calendar Planner vs Shift Planning Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Planning Calendar at none against Shift Work Calendar Planner's shown. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Shift Work Calendar Planner's advantage is ratings volume (9.5K vs 811) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Work Calendar Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month and Shift Planning Calendar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shift Work Calendar Planner against 4.7 for Shift Planning Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Work Calendar Planner has 9.5K ratings behind it against 811, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Shift Work Calendar Planner's written reviews are positive against 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's.

Shift Work Calendar Planner ships an update fortnightly, Shift Planning Calendar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Work Calendar Planner | Shift Planning Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-planner/id381672587/reviews) | [4.7 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 811 |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ebisu Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309324238) | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Work Calendar Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-planner/id381672587)

Easily manage your work schedule with this calendar app designed for shift workers. Register your shifts, add notes with emojis, and save your calendar as an image. Sync with your iOS calendar and view others' shifts with the premium plan.

**Highlights:** Create multiple shift types, Easy shift input, Add notes with emoji icons, Save calendar as image, Send shifts via email, Widget for quick schedule check, iOS Calendar Sync (Premium), Input/view other people's shifts (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No advertisement plan 1 month | $1.59 | per month |
| Premium Plan 1Month | $2.39 | per month |
| No advertisement plan 6 months | $6.39 | per 6 months |
| Premium Plan 6 Months | $9.59 | per 6 months |
| No advertisement plan 1 year | $11.00 | per year |
| Premium Plan 1 Year | $16.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Helpful for shift workers
- 🚀 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar dates not syncing correctly
- App freezing or crashing
- Issues with data migration

**Requested features**

- Recurring shift scheduling
- Ability to add multiple shifts per day
- More customization options
- Sync with other calendars
- Payroll integration


### Shift Planning Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346)

This app simplifies shift work management for individuals. It allows for quick entry of recurring shifts, comparison of schedules with friends, and easy sharing of your work calendar via email or as a lock screen image.

**Highlights:** Quick shift input with icons, Compare schedules with friends, Auto-create email of shifts, Bluetooth shift exchange, Calendar snapshot for lock screen, All features available from start

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Set  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Icons Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Calendar Frame Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable icons
- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Great for shift work
- 👍 Convenient to have schedule on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data transfer on new device
- 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription
- 💡 Could use more icon options
- 💡 Wish it had more features like sharing calendar

**Reported bugs**

- Shift data not transferring to new device
- Paid subscription not recognized on new device
- Calendar not displaying properly on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Ability to repeat/copy shifts
- Automatic shift pattern generation
- Integration with other calendars
- More customization options
- Notifications for upcoming shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Work Calendar Planner free?

Shift Work Calendar Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shift Planning Calendar free?

Shift Planning Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Work Calendar Planner or Shift Planning Calendar?

Shift Work Calendar Planner and Shift Planning Calendar are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.5K and 811 ratings respectively.

### Do Shift Work Calendar Planner or Shift Planning Calendar have ads?

Shift Work Calendar Planner shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Work Calendar Planner or Shift Planning Calendar?

Shift Work Calendar Planner ships an update fortnightly, and Shift Planning Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shift Work Calendar Planner was updated on October 17, 2026 and Shift Planning Calendar on October 16, 2026.

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