# My Shift Planner vs Rounds

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rounds at none against My Shift Planner's 6. Rounds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). My Shift Planner's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 5). On price, rating 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. Rounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Rounds every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Rounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-nurse-shift-tracker/id6800890370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Ashley Rorke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800890402) |

## 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


### Rounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-nurse-shift-tracker/id6800890370)

This app helps bedside nurses manage timed tasks and patient care with customizable reminders and a clear overview of due activities. It prioritizes patient privacy by not collecting any personal data and operates entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Customizable unit setup, Condition-based task timing, Delivery and postpartum transition, Shift timeline log, PIN lock for privacy, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Rounds free?

Rounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Rounds is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Rounds averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

My Shift Planner shows ads; Rounds does not.

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

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Rounds every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rounds on October 23, 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.*