# Roster vs Plan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roster at 74% against Plan's 34%. Plan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roster sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roster | Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roster-calendar/id536118948/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [michael heinz](https://appshunter.io/developer/292745639) | [Papershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039782101) |

## What reviewers say

### Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roster-calendar/id536118948)

Easily manage your work shifts by entering them into your calendar with a single tap. Customize shift times, colors, and names to fit your specific needs. Quickly create complex shift patterns and add notes for each day.

**Highlights:** Quick shift entry, Customizable shift details, Editable templates, Add notes to days, Double shifts, Recurring shift cycles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Website+Extras | $1.49 | per month |
| Extra 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 2 - Security | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 3 - Overtime | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 4 - Audio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra 5 - Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| "More comfortable" | $1.99 | one-time |
| No advertising | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Extras | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for shift work
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult navigation
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Sync and backup issues

**Reported bugs**

- App suddenly stops working
- Notes and schedules disappearing
- Inability to access past/future months
- Compatibility issues with device updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiple shifts per day
- Improve month-to-month navigation
- Integrate with other calendar apps
- Provide better customer support


### Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plan-roster-planning/id1454655718)

Manage your work schedule and team rosters with this app. View assigned shifts, apply for open ones, and track your working hours and vacation days. Proactively report absences like illness or vacation.

**Highlights:** Roster overview, Team schedule visibility, Apply for open shifts, Self-assignment to shifts, Define absences, Track working hours, Manage vacation entitlement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roster free?

Roster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plan free?

Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Roster or Plan have ads?

Roster shows ads; Plan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roster or Plan?

Roster ships an update every 2 months, and Plan every 2 months. Most recently, Roster was updated on November 1, 2026 and Plan on November 2, 2026.

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