# My Shift Planner vs ShiftCal

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | ShiftCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-shift-schedule-maker/id6578443138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 173 MB | 63 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) | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) |

## What reviewers say

### My Shift Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133)

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:** 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


### ShiftCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftcal-shift-schedule-maker/id6578443138)

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.

**Highlights:** Custom shift planning, Automatic shift notifications, Time tracking and logging, Pay calculation, Multiple schedule views, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| First Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is ShiftCal free?

ShiftCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ShiftCal is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while ShiftCal averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

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

My Shift Planner shows ads; ShiftCal does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and ShiftCal every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShiftCal on September 18, 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.*