# My Shift Planner vs Fire Shift Calendar

My Shift Planner and Fire Shift Calendar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fire Shift Calendar's. My Shift Planner also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Fire Shift Calendar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, 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 Fire Shift Calendar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Shift Planner against 4.8 for Fire Shift Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fire Shift Calendar's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Fire Shift Calendar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Fire Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-shift-calendar/id1559443433/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Ayodeji Shoola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559443435) |

## 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


### Fire Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-shift-calendar/id1559443433)

This app simplifies complex work schedules for shift workers. It offers custom shift patterns, automatic time tracking for benefits and overtime, and cross-device synchronization. Designed for professionals in emergency services, healthcare, and other industries with non-traditional hours.

**Highlights:** Custom shift pattern creation, Repeating rotation application, Color-coded shifts, Vacation, sick, and overtime tracking, Automatic accrual calculations, Cross-device synchronization, Calendar integration

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| All Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is Fire Shift Calendar free?

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

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

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Fire Shift Calendar averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

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

Both My Shift Planner and Fire Shift Calendar show ads.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Fire Shift Calendar fortnightly. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fire Shift Calendar on November 3, 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.*