# Shift Work Calendar Planner vs Calendars

Shift Work Calendar Planner and Calendars both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Shift Work Calendar Planner's written reviews are positive against 55% of Calendars's. Shift Work Calendar Planner also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Calendars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (122K vs 9.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Calendars sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Calendars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calendars has 122K ratings behind it against 9.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Shift Work Calendar Planner's written reviews are positive against 55% of Calendars's.

Shift Work Calendar Planner ships an update fortnightly, Calendars every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Work Calendar Planner | Calendars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-planner/id381672587/reviews) | [4.7 (122K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.5K | **122K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 48 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ebisu Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309324238) | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) |

## 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


### Calendars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendars-schedule-planner/id608834326)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Productivity, #119 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app combines a calendar, task manager, daily planner, and habit tracker. It helps users plan their day, build habits, boost productivity, and stay organized with seamless syncing across all Apple devices. Features include event creation, to-do list management, natural language input, and integration with popular meeting platforms.

**Highlights:** Calendar, task, and habit management, Daily, weekly, and monthly views, Natural language event creation, To-do list organization, Cross-device syncing, Meeting platform integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars by Readdle: Interesting Calendars | $3.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Calendars PRO Lifetime | Free | one-time |
| Invites & Attendees Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smart Input Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Interesting Calendars | $5.99 | one-time |
| My schedule planner, Organizer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Reminders & Calendars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Recurring Events | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding
- 📆 Seamless integration with other calendars
- 🗓️ Detailed monthly/weekly views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Concerns over subscription model
- 🕰️ Cumbersome date/time selection process
- 🔍 Limited location search functionality
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing events and appointments
- Upgrade process causing data loss
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Recurring events for free users
- Customizable widgets and app icons
- Ability to archive/restore past events
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Shared calendars and family management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Work Calendar Planner free?

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

### Is Calendars free?

Calendars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Shift Work Calendar Planner and Calendars are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9.5K and 122K ratings respectively.

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

Shift Work Calendar Planner shows ads; Calendars does not.

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

Shift Work Calendar Planner ships an update fortnightly, and Calendars every 11 days. Most recently, Shift Work Calendar Planner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calendars on September 25, 2026.

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