# Simple Roster vs My Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: My Calendar at none against Simple Roster's shown. My Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Simple Roster's advantage is ratings volume (779 vs 67) and review sentiment (85% vs 74%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Roster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Calendar sells 2 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 — 4.8 for Simple Roster against 4.9 for My Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Roster has 779 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Simple Roster's written reviews are positive against 74% of My Calendar's.

Simple Roster ships an update every 2 months, My Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Roster | My Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (779 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-roster/id476294253/reviews) | **[4.9 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-calendar-shift-schedule/id1623429671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **779** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purple Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/476294256) | [Mikhail Eremkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481683840) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-roster/id476294253)

Manage your work schedule digitally with this intuitive app. Access your shifts from anywhere, even offline, and easily plan social gatherings with friends by viewing their schedules. Share your availability with loved ones to keep them informed.

**Highlights:** Offline roster access, Intuitive shift entry, Friend roster viewing, Roster sharing, Recurring shift setup (Full Version), Calendar notes (Full Version), iOS calendar sync (Full Version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 💡 Helpful for shift workers
- 🔍 Allows viewing of schedules at a glance
- 🔗 Ability to share roster with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or crashes
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Calendar dates not always accurate
- 💬 Inability to add multiple shifts per day
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate or use

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar dates shown incorrectly
- Roster sharing feature not working properly
- App freezes when trying to edit shifts

**Requested features**

- Add ability to repeat/copy shift patterns
- Improve calendar sync with other apps
- Provide more color options for shifts
- Allow adding notes or reminders to shifts
- Implement landscape mode support


### My Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-calendar-shift-schedule/id1623429671)

Easily create and manage custom work shift schedules with a user-friendly interface. Track shifts, vacations, and days off in a convenient calendar view. Ideal for anyone working irregular hours.

**Highlights:** Custom shift schedule creation, Marking shifts, vacations, and sick days, Intuitive calendar view, Flexible settings for shift types, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Calendar Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Roster free?

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

### Is My Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Roster or My Calendar?

My Calendar is rated higher. Simple Roster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 779 ratings, while My Calendar averages 4.9 from 67 ratings.

### Do Simple Roster or My Calendar have ads?

Simple Roster shows ads; My Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Roster or My Calendar?

Simple Roster ships an update every 2 months, and My Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Roster was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Calendar on November 7, 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.*