# My Shift Planner vs Shift Work Calendar

My Shift Planner and Shift Work Calendar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 58% of Shift Work Calendar's. My Shift Planner also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 294). Shift Work Calendar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Work Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.9 for Shift Work Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 294, 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 58% of Shift Work Calendar's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Shift Work Calendar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Shift Work Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews) | **[4.9 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-scedu/id6478971643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 294 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Maryana Yurieva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559522500) |

## 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 Work Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-work-calendar-scedu/id6478971643)

This app helps shift workers manage their schedules with customizable color-coding, icons, and break time tracking. It offers features like automatic rotation filling, memo notes, and detailed monthly reports for earnings and shift insights.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift color-coding and icons, Break time tracking within shifts, Automatic rotation filling, Daily memo notes, Monthly earnings and shift reports, iCloud syncing across devices, Flexible shift notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scedu Pro Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Scedu Pro Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## 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?

Shift Work Calendar is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Shift Work Calendar averages 4.9 from 294 ratings.

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

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

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Shift Work Calendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 4, 2026 and Shift Work Calendar on October 30, 2026.

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