# My Shift Planner vs BCNU Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Shift Planner at 97% against BCNU Connect's 0%. BCNU Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BCNU Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, BCNU Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | BCNU Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [British Columbia Nurses Union](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686625549) |

## 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


### BCNU Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcnu-connect/id6757203467)

This app provides union members with real-time updates on union and bargaining news, educational resources, and access to collective agreements. It facilitates communication with elected officials and allows members to share feedback through surveys.

**Highlights:** Real-time union and bargaining updates, Educational modules on rights and bargaining, Surveys and quick polls for feedback, Contact information for elected officials, Access to collective agreements, Powerful contract search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is BCNU Connect free?

BCNU Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do My Shift Planner or BCNU Connect have ads?

My Shift Planner shows ads; BCNU Connect does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and BCNU Connect weekly. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on October 30, 2026 and BCNU Connect on October 28, 2026.

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