# My Shift Planner vs Shift Work Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: My Shift Planner at 4.8 against Shift Work Calendar's 3.8. My Shift Planner also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 60%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Work Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.4K 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 60% of Shift Work Calendar's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Shift Work Calendar every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Shift Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar/id1519265397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Shwoca Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519265399) |

## 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


### Shift Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar/id1519265397)

Easily plan your work schedule with custom shift patterns, colors, and names. Add events, set reminders, and sync across devices. Protect your schedule with a lock option and undo button.

**Highlights:** Custom shift patterns with colors and names, Automatic repeating shifts, Add paydays and events, Notification reminders, Cloud storage and sharing, Multiple calendar support, Lock and undo options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is Shift Work Calendar free?

Shift Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Shift Planner or Shift Work Calendar?

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Shift Work Calendar averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

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

Both My Shift Planner and Shift Work Calendar show ads.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Shift Work Calendar every 5 weeks. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar on September 24, 2026.

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