Comparison

My Shift Planner vs XDP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Shift Planner

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
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MyShiftPlanner helps shift workers stay organized, informed and in control of their working life. Whether you work days, nights, rotating shifts or an irregular schedule, MyShiftPlanner gives you a clear view of your work schedule so you always know when you're working, what you're earning and when you're available for life outside of work. Used by nurses, healthcare staff, emergency services, retail teams, transportation workers, manufacturing employees and many other shift-based professions, MyShiftPlanner is designed specifically for the realities of shift work. KNOW YOUR SCHEDULE Managing shifts can be challenging when your working pattern changes every week. MyShiftPlanner helps you keep track of upcoming shifts, recurring schedules, overtime, and days off in one place. Whether you work a fixed schedule, rotating pattern or a completely flexible work schedule, MyShiftPlanner helps you stay organized and avoid surprises. TRACK PAY, OVERTIME AND EARNINGS Shift work often means variable income. MyShiftPlanner helps you understand what you're earning by tracking hours worked, overtime, and pay rates. Build a clearer picture of your earnings, monitor overtime and keep records that help you stay on top of your finances. PLAN LIFE AROUND WORK Shift work affects more than your job. It affects family time, social plans, appointments, vacations and personal commitments. MyShiftPlanner helps you see your availability at a glance so you can plan ahead with confidence, organize important events and make the most of your time away from work. MANAGE VACATION TIME AND TIME OFF Keep track of vacation time, sick leave, training days and other absences alongside your shifts. By viewing work and leave together, you can better manage your work-life balance and avoid scheduling conflicts. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS Unlike general calendar apps, MyShiftPlanner is designed specifically for people who work shifts. Whether you're managing hospital schedules, emergency service schedules, retail shifts, factory schedules, transportation timetables or other shift-based work, MyShiftPlanner adapts to the way you work. FEATURES *Easy-to-use shift calendar *Custom shift patterns and schedules *Multiple schedule support *Overtime tracking *Earnings and pay calculations *Vacation time tracking *Notes and reminders *Shift alarms and notifications *Calendar integrations *Widgets and home screen tools *Backup and restore options *Cloud synchronization *Custom colors and shift types *Reports and summaries PRO PACK Unlock even more powerful tools with Pro Pack, pay tracking, automatic overtime calculations, enhanced work-time reports, calendar sync, calendar sharing, expanded calendar features, enhanced customization options and premium productivity tools. Whether you're trying to stay organized, understand your earnings, manage your time off or simply make shift work easier to manage, MyShiftPlanner helps you stay one step ahead. ABOUT MYSHIFTPLANNER MyShiftPlanner was created with one simple goal: making shift work easier to manage. We're a small independent team dedicated to supporting shift workers through better technology. Every feature we build is designed to help people stay organized, reduce stress and feel more in control of their working lives. We understand the challenges of shift work because we speak to shift workers every day. Your feedback helps shape the future of the app, and many of our most popular features have come directly from user suggestions. Need help? We're here for you. If you have a question, need support or have an idea for a future feature, get in touch. Every support request is answered by a real person who genuinely wants to help. Thank you for choosing MyShiftPlanner. Together, we're making shift work easier to manage.

About

XDP

Manage and track parcels delivered through a specific freight logistics network. Easily view and change delivery dates, update instructions, monitor parcel progress, and access proof of delivery.

Highlights
  • Manage parcel deliveries
  • Track parcel progress
  • Change delivery date
  • Update delivery instructions
  • View proof of delivery
Features
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In short, this 'app' enables you (the consignee) to manage, and track, parcels which are due to be delivered to you by the XDP freight logistics network. You are able to: - View/change your delivery date - View/update delivery delivery instructions - Track progress of your parcel(s) - View proof of delivery, upon delivery of your item

Screenshots

My Shift Planner4 screens
XDP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Shift Planner at 97% against XDP's 2%. My Shift Planner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 13). XDP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 13, 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 2% of XDP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, XDP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
My Shift Planner versus XDP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Shift PlannerXDP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better1.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews — better2.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyBuzz Technologies LimitedSystem X Limited

Customer experience

My Shift Planner

All ratings3,512 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,568 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%

XDP

All ratings13 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive2.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative94.7%

User reviews

My Shift Planner

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

XDP

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📍 Live tracking shows driver location and delivery progress
  • ✅ Delivery date rescheduling available
  • 📱 App accessible via mobile device
  • 🎯 Shows number of deliveries ahead in queue

Room to improve

  • 💥 App crashes constantly when adding delivery instructions
  • 🔤 Text too small and illegible (grey on grey background)
  • 🚫 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ❌ Delivery instructions feature non-functional
  • 📵 Poor customer support accessibility

Bugs and requests

My Shift Planner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Calendar sync problems
  • Unexpected app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

XDP

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes when clicking delivery instructions button
  • App crashes when adding safe place instructions
  • App crashes when changing delivery date
  • Text input fields not functional
  • Keyboard covers entry fields preventing input
Show 16 more
  • Login/authentication failures despite correct credentials
  • Password reset functionality not working
  • Account registration failures
  • Email verification emails not being sent
  • App won't load or displays only logo
  • Popup windows cannot be closed
  • Notification settings cannot be enabled
  • Settings button doesn't open iPhone settings
  • Live chat times out and disconnects
  • Chat interface text not fully visible
  • Tracking information not updating
  • Discrepancies between app and website tracking data
  • Dark screen on app launch
  • Keyboard type incorrect for email field (no @ symbol)
  • Password reset page doesn't resize for mobile
  • Text colors too pale to read on reset page

Requested features

14 requests
  • Proper account authentication system
  • Functional delivery instruction input field
  • Real-time app notifications for delivery updates
  • Direct phone contact with customer support
  • Detailed tracking information beyond basic status
Show 9 more
  • Manual app refresh/reload button
  • Improved UI design with modern interface
  • Keyboard optimization to prevent field obstruction
  • Accessible customer support (non-premium rate)
  • Detailed delivery time windows instead of 2-hour slots
  • Driver contact information
  • QR code or alternative proof of delivery options
  • Integration with main website tracking
  • Email verification system that actually works

In-app purchases

6 purchases

My Shift Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Live Sharing Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Pack Add-On (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Pack Add-On (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Hard Workers Upgrade to Pro$24.99
  • Pro Pack (Lifetime License)$49.99
None

XDP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Shift Planner free?
My Shift Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XDP free?
XDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Shift Planner or XDP?
My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while XDP averages 1.0 from 13 ratings.
Do My Shift Planner or XDP have ads?
My Shift Planner shows ads; XDP does not.
Which is updated more often, My Shift Planner or XDP?
My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and XDP every 2 months. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 1, 2026 and XDP on October 29, 2026.

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