# Shift Work Calendar Planner vs My Shift Planner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Work Calendar Planner at fortnightly against My Shift Planner's monthly. My Shift Planner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.8 for My Shift Planner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Shift Work Calendar Planner's written reviews are positive against 97% of My Shift Planner's.

Shift Work Calendar Planner ships an update fortnightly, My Shift Planner monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Work Calendar Planner | My Shift Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-planner/id381672587/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ebisu Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/309324238) | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) |

## 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


### My Shift Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133)

This app is a specialized calendar designed for shift workers. It helps organize work schedules, track hours and pay, and sync with other calendars. Users can customize shifts, add notes, and receive reminders to manage their work-life balance effectively.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift calendar, Customizable shift patterns, Hours and pay tracking, Timesheet submission and download, Sync with device calendar, Reminders and alerts, Multiple shift patterns

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Sharing Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Pack Add-On (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Pack Add-On (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Workers Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack (Lifetime License) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable shift patterns
- 💡 Ability to share schedules with family/coworkers
- 👍 Helpful for planning ahead
- 👍 Versatile for different work schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Could use more customization options
- 💡 Wish it had more integration with other calendars

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Calendar sync problems
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add option to set Sunday as first day of week
- Improve visibility of notes/events on calendar view
- Integrate with payroll/overtime tracking
- Add ability to track shift premiums/differentials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Work Calendar Planner free?

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

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

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

My Shift Planner is rated higher. Shift Work Calendar Planner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while My Shift Planner averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

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

Both Shift Work Calendar Planner and My Shift Planner show ads.

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

Shift Work Calendar Planner ships an update fortnightly, and My Shift Planner monthly. Most recently, Shift Work Calendar Planner was updated on September 25, 2026 and My Shift Planner on September 25, 2026.

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