Comparison

ShiftMate vs NursePlan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShiftMate

Features
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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

About

NursePlan

Features
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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 eventsβ€”all in one place.

Screenshots

ShiftMate4 screens
NursePlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ShiftMate versus NursePlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiftMateNursePlan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size103 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjuho yiWanpat Anantapan

In-app purchases

None

ShiftMate

No in-app purchases

None

NursePlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShiftMate free?
ShiftMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NursePlan free?
NursePlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShiftMate or NursePlan have ads?
ShiftMate shows ads; NursePlan does not.
Which is updated more often, ShiftMate or NursePlan?
ShiftMate ships an update every 5 days, and NursePlan every 8 days. Most recently, ShiftMate was updated on October 27, 2026 and NursePlan on October 28, 2026.

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