# My Shift Planner vs ShiftKal

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftKal at none against My Shift Planner's shown. ShiftKal also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). My Shift Planner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 ShiftKal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, ShiftKal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | ShiftKal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftkal-shift-work-calendar/id6784589897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Hung Le Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893907037) |

## 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


### ShiftKal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftkal-shift-work-calendar/id6784589897)

This app helps individuals with rotating or changing work schedules visualize their shifts and plan personal activities. It allows for manual entry, schedule import from images, and sharing with others. Users can also track work hours and estimated pay.

**Highlights:** Clear shift visualization, Personal calendar integration, Schedule import from photos, Shift sharing with others, Work hour and pay tracking, Shift-based reminders and alarms

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scan Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scan Credit 10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is ShiftKal free?

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

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

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while ShiftKal averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

My Shift Planner shows ads; ShiftKal does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and ShiftKal every 10 days. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on October 27, 2026 and ShiftKal on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*