# My Shift Planner vs Shift Calendar / Schedule

The clearest difference is rating: My Shift Planner at 4.8 against Shift Calendar / Schedule's 3.7. My Shift Planner also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 3) and review sentiment (97% vs 76%). Shift Calendar / Schedule's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Shift Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shift Calendar / Schedule asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Shift Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Shift Planner has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of My Shift Planner's written reviews are positive against 76% of Shift Calendar / Schedule's.

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, Shift Calendar / Schedule every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Shift Planner | Shift Calendar / Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-shift-planner-calendar/id645662133/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-schedule/id994771057/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **97.4% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyBuzz Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/645662136) | [Lin Chih-YU](https://appshunter.io/developer/994771056) |

## 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


### Shift Calendar / Schedule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-schedule/id994771057)

Easily create and manage your work schedule with customizable shifts. Quickly set recurring shifts over multiple days and share your planner with friends via email or other apps.

**Highlights:** Customizable shifts, Easy schedule editing, Set shifts for multiple days, Share schedule via email/apps, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable labels and colors
- 💡 Helpful for shift workers
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with saving notes and appointments
- 🔍 Limited features compared to other calendar apps
- 🔀 Difficulty with repeating or copying shift patterns
- 🔒 No backup or sync options

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts and notes not saving properly
- App crashing after recent updates
- Inability to restore data on new devices

**Requested features**

- Add holiday and overtime shift options
- Ability to input multiple shifts per day
- Sync with other calendars or cloud services
- Apple Watch compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Shift Planner free?

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

### Is Shift Calendar / Schedule free?

Shift Calendar / Schedule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Shift Planner or Shift Calendar / Schedule?

My Shift Planner is rated higher. My Shift Planner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Shift Calendar / Schedule averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do My Shift Planner or Shift Calendar / Schedule have ads?

My Shift Planner shows ads; Shift Calendar / Schedule does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Shift Planner or Shift Calendar / Schedule?

My Shift Planner ships an update monthly, and Shift Calendar / Schedule every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Shift Planner was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shift Calendar / Schedule on October 24, 2026.

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