# Shift Planning Calendar Pro vs Binder

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Planning Calendar Pro | Binder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar-pro/id515812360/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-document-organizer/id6755253047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [App4Life Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/507125048) |

## 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


### Binder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-document-organizer/id6755253047)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*