# Shift Work Calendar | Schedule vs Shift Planning Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Planning Calendar at none against Shift Work Calendar | Schedule'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 | Schedule's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (9.6K vs 817). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Work Calendar | Schedule sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month and Shift Planning Calendar sells 10 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 | Schedule against 4.7 for Shift Planning Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Work Calendar | Schedule has 9.6K ratings behind it against 817, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Shift Work Calendar | Schedule's written reviews are positive against 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's.

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule ships an update every 2 weeks, Shift Planning Calendar every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Work Calendar | Schedule | Shift Planning Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-schedule/id381672587/reviews) | **[4.7 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 817 |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | 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 | Schedule

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

Easily manage and view your work schedule with this calendar app. Register shifts, add notes with emoji icons, and save your calendar as an image. Share your schedule via email or check it quickly with a widget.

**Highlights:** Create custom shift types, Easy shift input, Notes with emoji icons, Save calendar as image, Share shifts via email, Widget for quick schedule check

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 | Schedule free?

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule 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 | Schedule or Shift Planning Calendar?

Shift Planning Calendar is rated higher. Shift Work Calendar | Schedule averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 from 817 ratings.

### Do Shift Work Calendar | Schedule or Shift Planning Calendar have ads?

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar does not.

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

Shift Work Calendar | Schedule ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shift Planning Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shift Work Calendar | Schedule was updated on November 14, 2026 and Shift Planning Calendar on November 10, 2026.

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