# My Shift Planner vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Shift Planner at 97% against Shift Calendar's 51%. My Shift Planner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 144). Shift Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Shift Calendar sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 51% of Shift Calendar's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Shift Calendar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [4.2 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-schedule/id1338193231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 144 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) |

## What reviewers say

### My Shift Planner

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

This app helps shift workers manage their schedules, track earnings, and plan personal time. It offers a clear view of work hours, overtime, and availability, adapting to various shift patterns. Users can also manage vacation and time off alongside their work calendar.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use shift calendar, Custom shift patterns, Overtime and earnings tracking, Vacation and time off management, Shift alarms and notifications, Calendar integrations, Cloud synchronization

**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


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-schedule/id1338193231)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add User | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add hourly payment tracking
- Add advance payment tracking
- Add black theme (dark mode)
- Increase character limit for shift names
- Expand emoji usage for shifts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

My Shift Planner 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, My Shift Planner or Shift Calendar?

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.2 from 144 ratings.

### Do My Shift Planner or Shift Calendar have ads?

Both My Shift Planner and Shift Calendar show ads.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Shift Calendar every 3 months. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shift Calendar on November 2, 2026.

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