My Shift Planner vs Framework
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.
Framework
This app offers a clear, visual timeline to manage your entire day, including tasks, shifts, and routines. It's designed for real-life planning, works offline, and avoids subscriptions with a one-time purchase.
- Clear visual timeline of your day
- Built-in calendars for tasks and shifts
- Customizable shift types
- Routine creation and application
- Offline functionality
- Optional iCloud sync
- Home Screen widgets
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Framework – Daily Planner Take control of your entire day with one clear timeline. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just a simple, visual way to plan your time. Feel in control of your day again. See exactly where you are, what’s next, and how your day flows — all in one place. Why people choose Framework – No subscriptions or hidden costs – Your entire day in one clear timeline – Built for real life, including shift work – Works offline, with optional iCloud sync – Clean, fast, and distraction-free A Clear View of Your Day Your Home View brings everything together: – A live timeline of today that updates in real time – Instantly see what’s active, what’s next, and what’s done – Built-in calendars for both tasks and shifts – Quick access to your routines and saved plans Plan Your Day with Precision – Full 24-hour timeline for complete control – Tasks shown as visual blocks, scaled to their duration – Overlapping tasks automatically organised – All-day tasks and shifts kept separate and clear – Add, edit, or clear your day in seconds No guesswork — just a clear structure from morning to night. Built for Real Life (Including Shift Work) – Create custom shift types with roles, times, colours, and icons – Assign shifts to any day in seconds – View shifts alongside your daily tasks – Adjust your schedule at any time Balance work and life — without the stress. Routines That Save You Time – Build your ideal day once – Apply it to any date instantly – Manage and edit all saved routines Spend less time planning, more time doing. Full Calendar Overview – Scroll through past and future months – See all tasks directly inside each day – Open any day for a full detailed timeline Always know what’s coming next. Works with Apple – Import Apple Calendar events (read-only) – Export your tasks and shifts to a dedicated calendar – Full control over what syncs Optional iCloud Sync keeps everything updated across your devices — privately and securely. Widgets That Keep You on Track – See your day at a glance from your Home Screen or Lock Screen – View upcoming tasks and shifts instantly – Stay updated without opening the app – Clean, minimal designs that match your planner perfectly Your schedule — always within reach. Stay on Track – Set reminders for any task – Choose alert or silent notifications – See your next task or shift at a glance Built Around You – 12 or 24-hour time format – Custom start day of the week – Light, Dark, or System appearance – Full control over your data No Subscriptions. No Lock-ins. Framework is a one-time purchase. Everything is included — no monthly fees, no locked features. Pay once. Plan forever. Your data stays yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: My Shift Planner at Free against Framework's $0.99. My Shift Planner also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). Framework's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support 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
My Shift Planner is free to download; Framework costs $0.99 up front. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Framework asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Framework every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Shift Planner | Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #183 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyBuzz Technologies Limited | Samuel Ogden |
Customer experience
My Shift Planner
Framework
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
Framework
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
Framework
No in-app purchases









