# Spark vs myStaffSchedule

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: myStaffSchedule at none against Spark's 2. myStaffSchedule also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Spark's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 122). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spark sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. myStaffSchedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spark against 4.6 for myStaffSchedule. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark has 7.5K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Spark's written reviews are positive against 100% of myStaffSchedule's.

Spark ships an update every 5 weeks, myStaffSchedule every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark | myStaffSchedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-shift-calendar/id390915382/reviews)** | [4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystaffschedule/id6449757311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [E.L.K. Equities LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775442602) | [RICHARD NIEDERMEIER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690513779) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-shift-calendar/id390915382)

This app simplifies shift work for professionals like first responders and healthcare workers. It offers full customization, secure cloud syncing, and streamlined shift trading. Plan your life and stay organized with instant visual cues and reliable support.

**Highlights:** Full shift customization, Secure cloud sync, Streamlined shift trades, Instant visual cues, Comprehensive shift coverage, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription Renewal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Initial Annual Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent calendar app
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Customizable and feature-rich
- 👍 Great for shift work and emergency services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model and pricing issues
- 🔧 Needs more frequent updates
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔧 Lack of certain features (e.g., widgets, dark mode)

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Data loss and sync issues after updates
- Unreliable performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync with more calendar services
- More customization options
- Improved user interface and design
- Ability to view past schedules and events


### myStaffSchedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystaffschedule/id6449757311)

Effortlessly build, manage, and share staff schedules. This tool streamlines shift organization, request tracking, and team communication, eliminating the need for complex spreadsheets. Designed for efficiency, it helps leaders save time and focus on management.

**Highlights:** Quick schedule creation, Manage staff requests, Post and fill open shifts, Real-time team updates, Reliable and secure design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark free?

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

### Is myStaffSchedule free?

myStaffSchedule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spark or myStaffSchedule?

Spark is rated higher. Spark averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while myStaffSchedule averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do Spark or myStaffSchedule have ads?

Neither Spark nor myStaffSchedule shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spark or myStaffSchedule?

Spark ships an update every 5 weeks, and myStaffSchedule every 2 months. Most recently, Spark was updated on November 1, 2026 and myStaffSchedule on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*