Comparison

Shift Planning Calendar Pro vs Simple Time Card App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shift Planning Calendar Pro

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
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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!

About

Simple Time Card App

Features
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A payroll management app that quickly calculates working hours and income by simply entering your hourly wage, working hours, and break time. You can manage daily work records in a list, and easily track your work patterns and income flow through monthly and yearly summaries. Main Features • Record workdays (start time / end time / break time / hourly wage / workplace) • Automatic calculation of working hours and income • Monthly / yearly summary display • Edit and delete work details • iOS Calendar integration (supported devices only) • Payday reminder settings Designed with simple operation so that part-time and shift workers can continue recording their work every day with ease.

Screenshots

Shift Planning Calendar Pro4 screens
Simple Time Card App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Time Card App at Free against Shift Planning Calendar Pro's $3.99. Simple Time Card App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Shift Planning Calendar Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simple Time Card App is free to download; Shift Planning Calendar Pro costs $3.99 up front. Shift Planning Calendar Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Time Card App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Planning Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Time Card App every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shift Planning Calendar Pro versus Simple Time Card App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Planning Calendar ProSimple Time Card App
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosuke HamadaTakafumi Miyakoshi

Bugs and requests

Shift Planning Calendar Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • More customization options

Simple Time Card App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Shift Planning Calendar Pro

One-time11
  • Calendar Frame [theme02]$0.99
  • Calendar Frame [theme03]$0.99
  • Calendar Frame [theme04]$0.99
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  • Icon Set [theme01]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme02]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme03]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme04]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme05]$0.99
  • Reasonable Calendar Frame Set [theme01,02,04]$1.99
  • Reasonable Icons Set [theme01~05]$2.99
  • Reasonable Calendar Frame Set [theme01~05]$2.99
None

Simple Time Card App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift Planning Calendar Pro free?
Shift Planning Calendar Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Simple Time Card App free?
Simple Time Card App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Simple Time Card App have ads?
Simple Time Card App shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Simple Time Card App?
Shift Planning Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Time Card App every 8 months. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Simple Time Card App on October 25, 2026.

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