My Shift Planner vs Inventory Flow
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.
Inventory Flow
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Inventory Flow is the companion iOS app for ServiceM8 field teams who need van and store inventory on the job. This iOS app does not take payment, show prices, or create company accounts; billing is already handled by the ServiceM8 add-on. Track stock across per-staff vans and an optional company store. Check out, use, and return materials on ServiceM8 jobs. Capture supplier invoices for intake, work offline with encrypted local sync, and get low-stock alerts when levels drop. Built for trades businesses already using ServiceM8. Existing staff open it from the ServiceM8 add-ons menu. For App Review, use Local login for sample stock and jobs - see Review Notes. Support: https://adamsaddons.me.uk/inventory-flow Privacy: https://adamsaddons.me.uk/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inventory Flow at none against My Shift Planner's 6. Inventory Flow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Inventory Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Inventory Flow daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Shift Planner | Inventory Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyBuzz Technologies Limited | ADAM GREEN |
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
Inventory Flow
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
Inventory Flow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Shift Planner free?
Is Inventory Flow free?
Do My Shift Planner or Inventory Flow have ads?
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