Comparison

Shift Planning Calendar Pro vs Binder

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

Binder

Organize and search all your important documents in a digital filing cabinet. Scan, import, and categorize files into colorful binders with customizable tabs. Set reminders for deadlines and secure your sensitive information with password protection.

Highlights
  • Digital binders with customizable tabs
  • OCR-powered document search
  • Scan and import documents
  • Password protection for binders
  • Deadline reminders and calendar integration
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Keep all your important documents organized and searchable in one place. Binder lets you create colorful binders with customizable tabs – just like a real filing cabinet, but in your pocket. **Scan & Search Everything** Scan documents with your camera or import from photos and files. Powerful OCR technology makes every document searchable – find any receipt, contract, or note instantly. **Stay Organized** Create binders for different categories – home, car, health, finances. Add tabs to organize further. Customize colors and icons to make them yours. **Never Miss a Deadline** Set reminders for important dates found in your documents. Get notified and add events directly to your calendar. **Private & Secure** Protect sensitive binders with password protection. Your documents sync securely via iCloud across all your devices. **Features:** • Colorful binders with customizable tabs • OCR-powered instant search • Password protection • Reminders & calendar integration • iCloud sync • Import from camera, photos, or files

Screenshots

Shift Planning Calendar Pro4 screens
Binder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Binder at Free against Shift Planning Calendar Pro's $3.99. Binder also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Shift Planning Calendar Pro's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and 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

Binder 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 Binder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift Planning Calendar Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Planning Calendar Pro has 71 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Binder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Planning Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Binder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shift Planning Calendar Pro versus Binder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Planning Calendar ProBinder
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (71 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosuke HamadaApp4Life Sweden AB

Customer experience

Shift Planning Calendar Pro

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.2%

Binder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Binder

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Binder

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.49

Questions

Is Shift Planning Calendar Pro free?
Shift Planning Calendar Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Binder free?
Binder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Binder?
Shift Planning Calendar Pro is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Binder averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Binder have ads?
Binder shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar Pro or Binder?
Shift Planning Calendar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Binder every 5 days. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and Binder on October 25, 2026.

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