# My Shift Planner vs Patchwork Health

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Shift Planner at 97% against Patchwork Health's 42%. My Shift Planner also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 9). Patchwork Health's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Patchwork Health asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patchwork Health holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 42% of Patchwork Health's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Patchwork Health every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Patchwork Health |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-health/id1274146437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [LocumTap Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274146436) |

## What reviewers say

### My Shift Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133)

This app is a specialized calendar designed for shift workers. It helps organize work schedules, track hours and pay, and sync with other calendars. Users can customize shifts, add notes, and receive reminders to manage their work-life balance effectively.

**Highlights:** Color-coded shift calendar, Customizable shift patterns, Hours and pay tracking, Timesheet submission and download, Sync with device calendar, Reminders and alerts, Multiple shift patterns

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Sharing Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Pack Add-On (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Pack Add-On (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Workers Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack (Lifetime License) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable shift patterns
- 💡 Ability to share schedules with family/coworkers
- 👍 Helpful for planning ahead
- 👍 Versatile for different work schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Could use more customization options
- 💡 Wish it had more integration with other calendars

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Calendar sync problems
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add option to set Sunday as first day of week
- Improve visibility of notes/events on calendar view
- Integrate with payroll/overtime tracking
- Add ability to track shift premiums/differentials


### Patchwork Health

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchwork-health/id1274146437)

This app streamlines the process of finding and booking flexible work for healthcare professionals. It helps users manage their shifts, track payments, and store important documents, reducing administrative hassle.

**Highlights:** Join multiple staff banks, Automated timesheets and payment tracking, Instant shift booking, Shift notifications, Shift planner, Document management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and seamless experience
- 💡 Great idea for healthcare staff
- ✅ Makes locuming easier
- 💰 Gets bills paid

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐌 Slow performance
- ❓ Notifications not working
- ⚙️ Clunky user interface
- 📉 Filters not working/resetting

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- Unable to open app
- Filter button doesn't work
- App not working, showing error while logging in
- Constant popups demanding a review

**Requested features**

- Allow practitioners to erase lists without admin
- Function to automatically send shifts for approval
- Make filters permanent or saveable
- Bring back rates per hour display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

My Shift Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patchwork Health free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Shift Planner or Patchwork Health?

Patchwork Health is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Patchwork Health averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do My Shift Planner or Patchwork Health have ads?

My Shift Planner shows ads; Patchwork Health does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Shift Planner or Patchwork Health?

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Patchwork Health every 6 days. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on September 27, 2026 and Patchwork Health on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*