# My Shift Planner vs Framework

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Framework |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 173 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Samuel Ogden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874322353) |

## 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


### Framework

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framework-daily-planner/id6761048297)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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 Framework free?

Framework costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

My Shift Planner shows ads; Framework does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Framework every 5 days. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Framework on September 19, 2026.

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