# Shift Planning Calendar Pro vs Scheduler for workers/students

The clearest difference is price: Scheduler for workers/students at Free against Shift Planning Calendar Pro's $3.99. Scheduler for workers/students also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Shift Planning Calendar Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scheduler for workers/students is free to download; Shift Planning Calendar Pro costs $3.99 up front. Shift Planning Calendar Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Scheduler for workers/students sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scheduler for workers/students holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Planning Calendar Pro has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Shift Planning Calendar Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scheduler for workers/students's.

Shift Planning Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Scheduler for workers/students every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Planning Calendar Pro | Scheduler for workers/students |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar-pro/id515812360/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler-for-workersstudents/id1558124181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [siarhei yatsuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511544233) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Planning Calendar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar-pro/id515812360)

This app simplifies shift work management for individuals. It allows for quick entry of recurring shifts, side-by-side comparison of multiple schedules, and easy sharing of your work calendar via email or image.

**Highlights:** Quick shift input with icons, Compare multiple user schedules, Autocreate shift emails, Link with Google Calendar, Bluetooth shift exchange, Calendar snapshot for lock screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Frame  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon Set  theme05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Calendar Frame Set  theme01,02,04 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Icons Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Calendar Frame Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for shift workers
- 👍 Allows tracking of multiple schedules
- 👍 Customizable icons
- 👍 Convenient for planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Google Calendar
- 🐛 Data loss when reinstalling app
- 🐛 Inability to undo input errors
- 🔧 Limited shift icon options
- 🔧 Difficult to navigate between months

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate dates (April 7th)
- Shifts reverting to older ones
- Calendar freezing
- Inability to transfer data from trial to paid version

**Requested features**

- More shift icon options
- Ability to sync with Google Calendar
- Option to start calendar on Sunday
- Ability to create and apply shift patterns
- Improved month-to-month navigation


### Scheduler for workers/students

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduler-for-workersstudents/id1558124181)

Easily plan your work and study days with a customizable scheduler. Set up recurring events and specific actions with personalized times and colors. Share and print your schedule for better organization.

**Highlights:** Create custom day events, Add specific actions within events, Customize event and action times, Schedule events with a calendar, Color-code different events, Backup and restore data, Share and print event schedules

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Planning Calendar Pro free?

Shift Planning Calendar Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Scheduler for workers/students free?

Scheduler for workers/students is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Scheduler for workers/students?

Scheduler for workers/students is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Scheduler for workers/students averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Scheduler for workers/students have ads?

Scheduler for workers/students shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Scheduler for workers/students?

Shift Planning Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scheduler for workers/students every 7 months. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scheduler for workers/students on October 21, 2026.

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