# Shift Planning Calendar vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shift Planning Calendar at free against Shift Calendar's free with in-app purchases. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Shift Calendar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shift Planning Calendar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Shift Calendar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shift Planning Calendar against 4.8 for Shift Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 811 and 321 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's written reviews are positive against 65% of Shift Calendar's.

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Planning Calendar | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (811 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346/reviews) | **[4.8 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **811** | 321 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kosuke Hamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/515812363) | [Arife Tuba Baskurt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863269293) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Planning Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-planning-calendar/id547035346)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Calendar Frame  theme01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calendar Frame  theme03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Icons Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reasonable Calendar Frame Set  theme01~05 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-work-schedule/id1469965857)

Easily manage your work schedule with customizable shifts, rotations, and earnings tracking. This app simplifies planning and provides clear visual overviews of your work commitments. Export reports and sync with your calendar for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift icons and colors, Automated custom shift rotations, Track weekly and monthly earnings, Export reports to PDF or spreadsheet, iOS Calendar and iCloud sync, Today extension widget for upcoming shifts, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shift Calendar Pro | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling shifts
- 💰 Useful for tracking earnings
- 🔗 Good calendar integration
- 🎨 Customizable icons and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 📅 Difficulty adding recurring shifts
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Calendar dates not displaying correctly
- Unable to edit or delete shifts
- Additional pay conditions causing issues with regular hours
- Color customization feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add option for biweekly pay periods
- Implement overtime pay calculations based on daily hours
- Allow sharing of calendars between users
- Expand color and icon options
- Improve widget functionality


## Frequently asked 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 Calendar is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 321 ratings.

### Do Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Calendar have ads?

Neither Shift Planning Calendar nor Shift Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar or Shift Calendar?

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shift Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar was updated on October 16, 2026 and Shift Calendar on October 17, 2026.

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