ShiftMate vs NursePlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShiftMate
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Plan nurse shifts, personal schedules, and days off on iPhone and iPad. ShiftMate is a shift calendar built for nurses, nursing assistants, hospital teams, and other shift workers. Keep Day, Evening, Night, and Off shifts alongside events, notes, leave, and work alarms. SHIFT CALENDAR Add D/E/N/Off shifts and custom shift types to a clear monthly calendar. Customize colors and icons to make your schedule your own. SYNC BETWEEN iPHONE AND iPAD Use the same account to keep your shifts and plans in sync across your devices. See more of your calendar and notes at once on iPad. SHARE WITH COWORKERS Create a group to view shared schedules and check who is working the same shift. You can also share your schedule with family or a partner. EVENTS, NOTES & CHECKLISTS Keep personal plans organized beside your shifts. Save notes and check off everyday tasks. WORK ALARMS & WIDGETS Set alarms based on shift start times. Check upcoming shifts from your Home Screen with daily, weekly, and monthly widgets. LEAVE & SHIFT STATS Record leave separately and review shift counts and work patterns. Make every shift easier to plan with ShiftMate. Support: ibs.appdev@gmail.com
NursePlan
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A calendar app designed for nurses with shift-based schedules. Tag your shifts, organize your workdays, and keep track of personal eventsβall in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NursePlan at none against ShiftMate's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShiftMate ships an update every 5 days, NursePlan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShiftMate | NursePlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | juho yi | Wanpat Anantapan |
In-app purchases
ShiftMate
No in-app purchases
NursePlan
No in-app purchases








