# CLWRota vs My Shift Planner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Shift Planner at 97% against CLWRota's 7%. My Shift Planner also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). CLWRota's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CLWRota asks for nothing beyond the download.

CLWRota ships an update every 2 months, My Shift Planner monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CLWRota | My Shift Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rotamap Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/411435066) | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) |

## What reviewers say

### CLWRota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clwrota/id411435063)

Access your department's schedule, manage leave, and process claims on the go. Receive notifications for rota changes and offers for additional work. Integrates with personal calendars for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** View department rota, Manage leave requests, Process extra claims, Respond to work offers, Create exception reports, Calendar subscription integration, Direct messaging with coordinators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for rota management
- 👍 Good for seeing colleague locations
- 👍 Offline access is useful
- 👍 Seamless integration with service
- 👍 Fast and readable layout (older reviews)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is still bugged
- 🐛 Messages not received
- 🐛 Notifications inconsistent
- 🐛 Significant notification issue
- 🐛 No iCal support

**Reported bugs**

- App is still bugged
- Not receiving messages
- Notifications work sometimes, not others
- Significant notification issue
- Cannot log in

**Requested features**

- iCal support
- Sync with personal calendars
- Seamless integration with Google Calendar or iCal
- Personal subscribable iCal
- iOS “Today” widget


### My Shift Planner

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

This app helps shift workers manage their schedules, track earnings, and plan personal time. It offers a clear view of work hours, overtime, and availability, adapting to various shift patterns. Users can also manage vacation and time off alongside their work calendar.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use shift calendar, Custom shift patterns, Overtime and earnings tracking, Vacation and time off management, Shift alarms and notifications, Calendar integrations, Cloud synchronization

**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 CLWRota free?

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

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Do CLWRota or My Shift Planner have ads?

My Shift Planner shows ads; CLWRota does not.

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

CLWRota ships an update every 2 months, and My Shift Planner monthly. Most recently, CLWRota was updated on November 10, 2026 and My Shift Planner on November 10, 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.*
