Comparison

Shift Planning Calendar vs Shift Calendar

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

This app simplifies shift work management for individuals. It allows for quick entry of recurring shifts, comparison of schedules with friends, and easy sharing of your work calendar via email or as a lock screen image.

Highlights
  • Quick shift input with icons
  • Compare schedules with friends
  • Auto-create email of shifts
  • Bluetooth shift exchange
  • Calendar snapshot for lock screen
  • All features available from start
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. • 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

Shift Calendar

Easily manage your work schedule with this app designed for shift workers. Customize your shifts, generate schedules automatically, and add important notes to your calendar.

Highlights
  • Customizable shift work
  • Automatic cycle scheduling
  • Calendar notes
  • Clear shift display
Features
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Shift Calendar is designed  for people who do shift works. It's easy to manage your job and work time - you can customize your shift work - Cycle scheduling, automatic generation of shift work for each day - Calendar notes, write important notes for each day - Shift works display in calendar clearly

Screenshots

Shift Planning Calendar4 screens
Shift Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Planning Calendar at 4.7 against Shift Calendar's 4.2. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 51%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Shift Planning Calendar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shift Calendar sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift Planning Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Planning Calendar has 817 ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's written reviews are positive against 51% of Shift Calendar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, Shift Calendar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shift Planning Calendar versus Shift Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Planning CalendarShift Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (817 ratings) — better4.2 (146 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings817 — better146
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosuke Hamada章健 杨

Customer experience

Shift Planning Calendar

All ratings811 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews844 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.6%

Shift Calendar

All ratings144 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral14.7%
Negative33.8%

User reviews

Shift Planning Calendar

From 817 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable icons
  • 👍 Helps stay organized
  • 👍 Great for shift work
  • 👍 Convenient to have schedule on phone

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with data transfer on new device
  • 🔒 Concerns about paid subscription
  • 💡 Could use more icon options
  • 💡 Wish it had more features like sharing calendar

Shift Calendar

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for tracking shifts
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Customizable shift times
  • 👍 Useful for irregular schedules

Room to improve

  • 😠 Excessive ads
  • 😠 Ads interrupt workflow
  • 😠 Ads in free version are frequent
  • 😠 Paid version still has issues
  • 😠 Limited shift cycle (31 days)

Bugs and requests

Shift Planning Calendar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shift data not transferring to new device
  • Paid subscription not recognized on new device
  • Calendar not displaying properly on larger screens

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to repeat/copy shifts
  • Automatic shift pattern generation
  • Integration with other calendars
  • More customization options
  • Notifications for upcoming shifts

Shift Calendar

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • One year old records are missing
  • Calendar does not always show the correct day
  • Data not included in backups
  • Recurring shifts require manual setup even in paid version
  • Full-length ads for multiple date additions
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  • Forced to watch ads to close
  • No option for 'no' for premium purchase prompts
  • Inability to write to the next day

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add hourly payment tracking
  • Add advance payment tracking
  • Add black theme (dark mode)
  • Increase character limit for shift names
  • Expand emoji usage for shifts
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  • Add ability to select multiple days for one entry (iOS)
  • Add save and restore feature (e.g., Dropbox)
  • Add widget support
  • Add option for military time or normal time
  • Add ability to add additional users
  • Add reminders for shifts
  • Sync to iOS calendar
  • Add ability to delete users
  • Add ability to delete incorrectly added user shifts
  • Add ability to write to the next day
  • Add statistics for hours worked
  • Add support for shift cycles longer than 31 days
  • Add ability to share schedule with family members

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shift Planning Calendar

One-time10
  • Icon Set [theme01]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme02]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme03]$0.99
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  • Icon Set [theme04]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme05]$0.99
  • Calendar Frame [theme01]$0.99
  • Calendar Frame [theme02]$0.99
  • Calendar Frame [theme03]$0.99
  • Reasonable Icons Set [theme01~05]$2.99
  • Upgrade$3.99
4 purchases

Shift Calendar

One-time4
  • Calendar Notes$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Pro Version$0.99
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  • Add User$0.99

Questions

Is Shift Planning Calendar free?
Shift Planning Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Calendar free?
Shift Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Calendar?
Shift Planning Calendar is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.2 from 146 ratings.
Do Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Calendar have ads?
Shift Calendar shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Calendar?
Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shift Calendar every 3 months. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar was updated on November 10, 2026 and Shift Calendar on November 13, 2026.

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