Comparison

My Shift Planner vs Hours Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Hours Tracker

Easily track your work hours, breaks, and earnings with a simple, polished interface. Manage multiple jobs, plan your week, and export your timesheets in various formats. Stay on top of your time and pay without complex spreadsheets.

Highlights
  • Clock in/out with one tap
  • Track live shifts and breaks
  • Estimate earnings automatically
  • Plan and manage work schedules
  • Track multiple jobs with different rates
  • Export timesheets (PDF, CSV)
  • Edit saved shifts
Features
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Shiftly is a clean, simple hours tracker for hourly workers who want to track shifts, breaks, overtime, tips, schedules, and earnings without spreadsheets. TRACK YOUR SHIFTS Clock in with one tap, follow your live shift, and see your estimated earnings update as you work. Add scheduled shifts, adjust times when needed, and keep your work history organized. OVERTIME, TIPS & BREAKS Track multiple breaks, record tips, and add manual overtime to any shift. Shiftly Pro can also calculate overtime automatically using your configured rules. KNOW WHAT YOU EARNED See your hours, wages, overtime, tips, and total earnings in one place. Review detailed shift records and explore your work history in Insights. MULTIPLE JOBS Track different jobs with their own hourly rates, currencies, colors, and settings. EXPORT YOUR HOURS Export completed shifts as PDF, CSV, or Excel for payroll, records, invoices, or personal use. APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITIES Track shifts from Apple Watch and keep your active shift visible on your iPhone with Live Activities. SHIFTLY PRO Unlock unlimited jobs, Apple Watch tracking, recurring schedules, automatic overtime rules, and export tools. Built for hourly workers, freelancers, part-time workers, contractors, service workers, warehouse workers, baristas, retail workers, healthcare workers, and anyone who wants a clearer record of their time and earnings. Track your hours. Know your earnings. Terms of Use: https://nistic.net/shiftly/terms Privacy Policy: https://nistic.net/shiftly/privacy

Screenshots

My Shift Planner4 screens
Hours Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hours Tracker at none against My Shift Planner's shown. Hours Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). My Shift Planner's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 67%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 12). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Shift Planner against 4.7 for Hours Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.5K ratings behind it against 12, 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 67% of Hours Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Hours Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Shift Planner versus Hours Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Shift PlannerHours Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyBuzz Technologies LimitedSanel Sjekirica

Customer experience

My Shift Planner

All ratings3,512 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews2,539 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%

Hours Tracker

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Hours Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

My Shift Planner

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Hard Workers Upgrade to Pro$24.99
  • Pro Pack (Lifetime License)$49.99
2 purchases

Hours Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Shiftly Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Shiftly Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is My Shift Planner free?
My Shift Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Shift Planner or Hours Tracker?
My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do My Shift Planner or Hours Tracker have ads?
My Shift Planner shows ads; Hours Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, My Shift Planner or Hours Tracker?
My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Hours Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 10, 2026.

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