Shift Planning Calendar Pro vs Schichter

This app provides powerful support for people who do shift work. This app was created based on comments like these. • Entering shifts on the calendar one by one is a lot trouble. > By using the Shift Input Function, you can fill in shifts for a whole month in less than 30 seconds. • I want to view shifts for me and my friends side by side when we're planning a day to hang out together. > By using the Shift List Function, you can quickly find out which day is best for everyone. • Writing emails when I want to tell my friends and family my shifts is difficult. > With the Autocreate Email Function, you can automatically create an email of your shift schedule with one touch. • I want to check my shifts quickly on the lock screen. > With the Calendar Snapshot Function, you can easily create an image of your calendar that can be used for the standby display. *** Main Features *** * You can use all of the features right from the start without having to purchase any add-ons. • Shift Input Mode You can fill in shifts on the calendar with simple one touch controls using icons. • Shift List Function You can manage shifts for multiple other users, and compare shifts for you and your friends on a single list. • Autocreate Email Function Creates an email of your work schedule with one touch. • Link with GoogleCalendar Outputs your shift schedule to GoogleCalendar. • Bluetooth Shift Exchange Function Exchange your shift information by bringing your iPhone/iPod Touch close together, similar to IR communication. • Calendar Snapshot Function Creates an image of your calendar that you can use as your lock screen or wallpaper. You can check your shifts quickly on your lock screen. • Launch App with URL Scheme open:ShiftWorkingCalendar open:shift *** User Reviews *** * Very helpful app. Makes life easier for shift workers. * Easy to use. Great for odd shifts. Love the icons. * Thanks it's easy to use and free * Absolutely fantastic. * Very handy for me and quick to use Easy to email to others * Very convenient. Nice app. * Glad a shift planner is free, without any adverts. * Just what I have been waiting for. Up till now, I have had to write shifts on calendar for my wife to see, and help plan. A simple email now does it all, great!

You want to know when you’re working – and when you’re off. Schichter is your shift calendar for that: on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Early, late, nights or rotating shifts: you build the roster the way you actually work, swap duties and log vacation. Your hours stay in view. Whether you work in healthcare, emergency services, production or hospitality – when the roster changes, your plan stays clear. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build your shift plan Create templates and turn them into your calendar. When the roster changes, you adjust it in a few taps. • Make it yours Colors, notes and breaks per shift type, so you see what’s next at a glance. • Stay flexible Swap shifts, log vacation and manage time off without losing the overview. • Review hours and time off Working hours, vacation days and more in clear summaries. Period presets, export as CSV or as a PDF report. • Connect your iOS Calendar Add shifts to the system calendar so appointments and duties sit together. Optionally export all shifts as an .ics file (including notes and work location). • Widgets and Apple Watch Your plan on the Home Screen or your wrist – without opening the app. • iPad In landscape, calendar on the left and day details on the right. In portrait, more room for both. • Weather and Dark Mode Weather for your shifts – tap for details, hourly and daily forecast. Plus a comfortable dark appearance. • iCloud (optional In-App Purchase) Backup and sync across all your devices, if you want it. • Data backup Automatic backups on this device – including right after an update, even if iCloud is off. Manual backups in iCloud Drive (Schichter > Backups) stay if you delete the app. • PDF calendar Export your calendar as PDF (current year plus the next two years) – optionally to iCloud Drive, including sharing. The Drive setting applies on all your devices. You can reach me in English and German – questions and ideas are welcome. Schichter is for you if you work shifts and want work and free time easier to plan together.