# My Shift Planner vs Shift Calendar Planner

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar Planner at none against My Shift Planner's shown. My Shift Planner's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 27) and review sentiment (97% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Calendar Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 27, 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 83% of Shift Calendar Planner's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Shift Calendar Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 174 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Bivis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124507805) |

## 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 Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-planner/id6472920612)

Manage your work shifts, personal events, and time off with this intuitive calendar app. Track earnings, create payout reports, and receive schedule conflict alerts. Designed for professionals working rotating schedules.

**Highlights:** Automatic shift schedules, Earnings tracking, Payout reports, Time-off planning, Calendar synchronization, Home screen widgets, Cloud backup

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Calendar Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shift Calendar Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Shift Calendar Annual | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✅ Complete and comprehensive for shift management
- 💰 Good for tracking payments and earnings
- 🗓️ Helps organize work schedules and agendas
- 💸 Useful for financial control of shifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly when adding locations
- ⚠️ Difficulty editing recurrence without deleting
- 📉 Some users find it difficult to navigate
- 🚫 Limited free features, many require payment
- 🧮 Inaccurate value registration (e.g., 1392 becomes 1391.90)

**Reported bugs**

- App closes alone when adding location
- Payment organization feature not working
- Inaccurate value registration (e.g., 1392 becomes 1391.90)
- Cannot edit recurrence without deleting entire schedule

**Requested features**

- Allow custom alerts (e.g., 12 hours before shift)
- Option to change main screen design (e.g., colored dots)
- Widget for easy access on the home screen
- Improve recurrence editing functionality
- Fix value input errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar Planner free?

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

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

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Shift Calendar Planner averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

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

My Shift Planner shows ads; Shift Calendar Planner does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Shift Calendar Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 4, 2026 and Shift Calendar Planner on November 4, 2026.

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