Comparison

My Shift Planner vs ServiceWA

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

ServiceWA

Access select Western Australian State Government services conveniently in one app. Designed for residents, citizens, business owners, and visitors in WA, it streamlines your interaction with government offerings.

Highlights
  • Access WA State Government services
  • One-stop government service hub
  • Digital Identity integration
  • Location services integration
  • Camera services integration
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ServiceWA is provided by the WA Government to help people connect with WA State Government services. It is designed for Australian residents or citizens who live in WA, do business here, or are visiting WA. The ServiceWA app allows you to activate and access select WA Government services in one place. The App may require you to enable camera or location services based on the service that you enable. For more information about ServiceWA, including how to link your Digital Identity, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/government-of-western-australia/servicewa-mobile-app

Screenshots

My Shift Planner4 screens
ServiceWA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Shift Planner at 97% against ServiceWA's 15%. My Shift Planner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1K). ServiceWA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. ServiceWA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 15% of ServiceWA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Shift Planner versus ServiceWA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Shift PlannerServiceWA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better2.4 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews — better15.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better1K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyBuzz Technologies LimitedGovernment of Western Australia

Customer experience

My Shift Planner

All ratings3,512 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,550 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%

ServiceWA

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive15.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative78.6%

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

ServiceWA

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Centralizes multiple government services in one app
  • 🚀 Fast load times and efficient performance (for some users)
  • 🔒 Secure identity verification process
  • 📱 Check-in functionality works well once set up
  • 💉 Vaccination certificate integration

Room to improve

  • 😤 Extremely complex and frustrating setup process
  • 🔐 Requires multiple app downloads (MyGovID, Medicare app)
  • ❌ Poor user experience for non-technical users
  • 🚫 Mandatory digital ID requirement (privacy concerns)
  • ⏳ Time-consuming identity verification steps

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

ServiceWA

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on launch or gets stuck on loading screen
  • Login authentication fails with MyGovID
  • Verification code SMS never arrives or times out
  • App freezes waiting for verification code with no way to exit
  • Unspecified error messages during login
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  • JSON forbidden error on MyGovID authentication
  • Blank screen after ID validation attempt
  • App won't appear on home screen (must open from App Store)
  • Incompatible with iPhone 6 and older iOS versions (OID003 error)
  • G2G Pass tab has broken email confirmation field
  • Fuelwatch feature not appearing despite release notes
  • Vaccination certificate shows wrong valid date
  • App hangs on home screen when using mobile data
  • Requires phone restart to function properly
  • Facial recognition scan issues
  • App doesn't support 120Hz refresh rate devices
  • Cannot import vaccination certificate from Safari/Chrome
  • Redirect loops when sharing COVID certificate with SafeWA
  • Cannot check in children through the app

Requested features

19 requests
  • Check-in history visibility (at least 7-14 days)
  • Manual check-in capability
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to hide personally identifiable information (DOB)
  • Digital driver's license support
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  • Online vehicle registration access
  • Fuelwatch integration (actual integration, not just links)
  • Emergency services integration
  • Transperth integration
  • License renewal reminders
  • Seniors WA integration
  • Back-tap app opening feature
  • Searchable service list organized by life events
  • Check-out functionality for time tracking
  • Support for non-Australian phone numbers
  • Ability to register without passport
  • Multiple alert areas for bushfire alerts
  • Photo ID display at venues
  • Support for temporary visa holders without driver's license

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

ServiceWA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Shift Planner free?
My Shift Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServiceWA free?
ServiceWA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Shift Planner or ServiceWA?
My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while ServiceWA averages 2.4 from 1K ratings.
Do My Shift Planner or ServiceWA have ads?
My Shift Planner shows ads; ServiceWA does not.
Which is updated more often, My Shift Planner or ServiceWA?
My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and ServiceWA monthly. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on October 25, 2026 and ServiceWA on October 25, 2026.

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