Comparison

Shift Planning Calendar vs Shiftify

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

Shiftify

This app helps individuals with irregular work schedules accurately track their earnings. It calculates wages, overtime, and unpaid breaks, providing detailed payroll reports. The app offers visual organization of shifts and syncs with other calendars.

Highlights
  • Wage tracking
  • Shift scheduling
  • Overtime calculation
  • Payroll reports
  • Color-coded shifts
  • Calendar sync
  • Multi-device sync
Features
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EARN EVERY DIME YOU'RE OWED Shiftify is an easy-to-use shift planning calendar that accurately tracks your wages by adding up hourly earnings, overtime, and unpaid breaks. It's perfect for anyone with irregular shifts or freelance work. EASILY TRACK YOUR WAGES • Create an unlimited number of jobs, shifts and rotations for free • Visually organize shifts using intuitive color-coding • Add up hours worked and pay earned with nano-accuracy • Calculate overtime wages, extra pays and unpaid breaks • Easily and quickly calculate your net pay REPORTS AND TRACKING • Detailed payroll report • Export your payroll report and shift calendar in printable PDF format • View charts of hours and shifts worked ADDITIONAL FEATURES • View your monthly and weekly schedule with a handy Today widget • Sync with Apple's built-in Calendar • Multi-device sync • Password lock with Face ID & Touch ID • Automatic backup • Alarm Clock

Screenshots

Shift Planning Calendar4 screens
Shiftify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Planning Calendar at none against Shiftify's shown. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Shiftify's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (94% vs 83%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 11 one-off in-app purchases and Shiftify sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shift Planning Calendar against 4.8 for Shiftify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 811 and 457 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Shift Planning Calendar's written reviews are positive against 94% of Shiftify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, Shiftify every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shift Planning Calendar versus Shiftify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Planning CalendarShiftify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (811 ratings)4.8 (457 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews94.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings811 — better457
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosuke HamadaBohee Sim

Customer experience

Shift Planning Calendar

All ratings811 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews841 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative6.8%

Shiftify

All ratings457 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews631 reviews
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.1%

User reviews

Shift Planning Calendar

From 811 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

Shiftify

From 457 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient and organized
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking shifts and pay
  • 👍 Customizable with color-coding
  • 👍 Useful for multiple jobs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes when adding shifts
  • 🐛 Daylight savings time issues
  • 🐛 Limited editing options for shifts
  • 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access

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

Shiftify

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calendar always defaults to January
  • Calendar not fitting properly on screen
  • Inability to search for job locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Repeat/recurring shift feature
  • Ability to edit shift times without creating new shift
  • Overtime pay calculations
  • Widget support
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Shift Planning Calendar

One-time11
  • Icon Set [theme01]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme02]$0.99
  • Icon Set [theme03]$0.99
Show 8 more
  • 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
  • Reasonable Calendar Frame Set [theme01~05]$2.99
  • Upgrade$3.99
3 purchases

Shiftify

One-time3
  • SHIFTIFY PRO$4.99
  • SHIFTIFY PRO$5.99
  • SHIFTIFY PRO$8.99

Questions

Is Shift Planning Calendar free?
Shift Planning Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shiftify free?
Shiftify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shift Planning Calendar or Shiftify?
Shiftify is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while Shiftify averages 4.8 from 457 ratings.
Do Shift Planning Calendar or Shiftify have ads?
Shiftify shows ads; Shift Planning Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar or Shiftify?
Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shiftify every 6 days. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar was updated on October 14, 2026 and Shiftify on October 11, 2026.

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