# My Shift Planner vs Shift Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Shift Calendar at none against My Shift Planner's shown. Shift Calendar also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). My Shift Planner's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 3) and review sentiment (97% vs 88%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Shift Calendar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, 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 88% of Shift Calendar's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Shift Calendar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Shift Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-shiftpro/id6736994383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 87.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Andrea Agostino Cataldo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774275152) |

## 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


### Shift Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-shiftpro/id6736994383)

Organize your work schedule with a customizable calendar designed for shift workers. Track absences, monitor work hours with detailed statistics, and generate exportable reports. Features a dark mode for comfortable viewing.

**Highlights:** Customized shift scheduling, Complete absence management, Advanced reporting, Exportable reports, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient shift planning
- 📊 Detailed reporting
- 🎨 Customizable calendar
- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Limited category customization

**Requested features**

- Widget support
- Larger font size for exports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar free?

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

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

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Shift Calendar averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

My Shift Planner shows ads; Shift Calendar does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Shift Calendar every 5 days. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Shift Calendar on September 5, 2026.

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