My Shift Planner vs ShiftCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ShiftCal
Effortlessly manage your work shifts with custom planning, automatic reminders, and time tracking. Estimate your pay and view your schedule in multiple formats. Syncs across devices for easy access.
- Custom shift planning
- Automatic shift notifications
- Time tracking and logging
- Pay calculation
- Multiple schedule views
- Cross-device sync
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Simplify Your Work Schedule with Shift Calendar! Whether you're a nurse, manager, or part-time worker, Employee Scheduling makes scheduling and tracking your shifts effortless. Stay organized, manage your hours, and never miss a shift again with our user-friendly tools. Key Features: Custom Shift Planning: Create and manage personalized shift schedules tailored to your needs. Automatic Notifications: Get reminders for upcoming shifts or overdue updates. Time Tracking Made Easy: Log your hours to track your work-life balance and productivity. Pay Calculation: Estimate your income based on logged hours and rates. Multiple Views: Access daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for quick overviews or detailed plans. Sync Across Devices: Keep your schedule updated and accessible wherever you are. Who is Calendar Planner for? Designed for professionals with dynamic work schedules, such as nurses, retail staff, hospitality workers, and anyone managing shifts. Why Choose Calendar Planner? Intuitive and easy to use. Stay on top of your schedule effortlessly. Save time and reduce stress with automated tools. Start organizing your workday smarter today with Calendar Planner. Download now and take control of your shifts! Please read term of use: https://thanhbkap.github.io/Employee-Scheduling-Term/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShiftCal at none against My Shift Planner's shown. ShiftCal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). My Shift Planner's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ShiftCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShiftCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.4K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of ShiftCal's.
My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, ShiftCal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Shift Planner | ShiftCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.4K ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyBuzz Technologies Limited | nguyen thanh |
Customer experience
My Shift Planner
ShiftCal
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
ShiftCal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Shift Planner
- 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
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Hard Workers Upgrade to Pro$24.99
- Pro Pack (Lifetime License)$49.99
ShiftCal
- One Month Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 1 Year Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- First Pack$24.99
Questions
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