Comparison

Shift Planning Calendar vs HolyShift!

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

HolyShift!

This app helps individuals with irregular work schedules manage their shifts. Easily log your work hours by tapping on days and selecting pre-set time slots, with instant synchronization to your phone's calendar. It also integrates with smart assistants to ensure you never miss a scheduled shift.

Highlights
  • Irregular schedule management
  • Pre-created time slot selection
  • Instant calendar sync
  • Smart assistant integration
  • Shift reminders
Features
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Tired of juggling unpredictable work hours? Holyshift! is the app designed for those with irregular schedules. Simply tap on any day, select your pre-created time slots, and watch it sync instantly with your phone calendar. It even integrates seamlessly with Alexa and other smart assistants, so you’ll never miss a shift again. Stay organized, stay on top, and let Holyshift! take the hassle out of managing your time. Perfect for those who work beyond the 9-to-5 grind!

Screenshots

Shift Planning Calendar4 screens
HolyShift!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shift Planning Calendar at Free against HolyShift!'s $0.99. Shift Planning Calendar also leads on ratings volume (811 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.2). HolyShift!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads 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

Shift Planning Calendar is free to download; HolyShift! costs $0.99 up front. Shift Planning Calendar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. HolyShift! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HolyShift! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Planning Calendar has 811 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of HolyShift!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, HolyShift! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shift Planning Calendar versus HolyShift!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Planning CalendarHolyShift!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (811 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings811 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosuke HamadaRocco Contini

Customer experience

Shift Planning Calendar

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

HolyShift!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

HolyShift!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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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
  • Reasonable Calendar Frame Set [theme01~05]$2.99
  • Upgrade$3.99
None

HolyShift!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift Planning Calendar free?
Shift Planning Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HolyShift! free?
HolyShift! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shift Planning Calendar or HolyShift!?
HolyShift! is rated higher. Shift Planning Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 811 ratings, while HolyShift! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shift Planning Calendar or HolyShift! have ads?
Neither Shift Planning Calendar nor HolyShift! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shift Planning Calendar or HolyShift!?
Shift Planning Calendar ships an update every 5 weeks, and HolyShift! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shift Planning Calendar was updated on October 14, 2026 and HolyShift! on June 5, 2026.

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