Comparison

Shift Work Calendar vs Shift Planner

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

Head to head
About

Shift Work Calendar

Features
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Shift Work Calendar helps you plan life around shifts, not the other way around. Whether you work rotating schedules, night shifts, or irregular hours, this app makes it easy to see your time clearly, stay organized, and coordinate with the people who matter most. Designed for shift workers, couples, and families, Shift Work Calendar turns complex schedules into something simple, visual, and stress-free. Key Features • Create and manage shift patterns with flexible start and end times • Visual calendar overview that clearly shows workdays, nights, and days off • Easily switch between multiple shift patterns • Plan time together and see overlapping free time at a glance • Partner syncing to share schedules with someone you care about • Shared calendars that stay updated automatically • Scheduled reminders so you never miss a shift or important moment • Downloadable PDF calendars for easy sharing or printing • Clean, distraction-free design made for everyday use • Built for individuals, couples, and families managing shift-based life Whether you are planning quality time, coordinating childcare, or just trying to understand your week, Shift Work Calendar helps you stay aligned and in control. Make your schedule work for you. Download Shift Work Calendar and start planning with clarity today. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Shift Work Calendar is free to download. Access to premium features, such as unlimited shift patterns, downloadable PDF calendar, scheduled reminders, partner syncing, shared schedules, and advanced planning features requires a purchase. Premium access is available as a weekly subscription ($4.99), a yearly subscription ($49.99), depending on the option you choose. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.appstarfamily.com/terms-of-use.html Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

About

Shift Planner

Features
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Shift Schedule is a convenient calendar for anyone who works shifts or follows an irregular schedule. The app helps you plan work shifts, days off, vacations, and personal events in one clear calendar. Create your shift cycle once—for example, day shift, night shift, recovery day, and day off—and the app will automatically build your schedule for the selected period. Features: • create custom shift cycles; • generate schedules based on repeating patterns; • add personal events to your schedule; • set shift start and end times; • choose colors for different shift types; • receive notifications and reminders; • account for breaks; • view upcoming shifts and events; • track total, day, night, and holiday work hours; • add vacations, days off, and empty days; • view shifts and events in a Home Screen widget; • use light and dark appearance modes. The app is suitable for doctors, nurses, security staff, drivers, manufacturing and retail employees, service workers, and anyone who does not follow a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule. Shift Schedule helps you stay in control: see upcoming workdays, plan vacations in advance, add personal events, and quickly check how many hours are scheduled for the month. Plan your shifts without the chaos—everything important is always in sight.

Screenshots

Shift Work Calendar4 screens
Shift Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift Planner at none against Shift Work Calendar's 2. Shift Work Calendar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift Work Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shift Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Shift Work Calendar versus Shift Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShift Work CalendarShift Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Star FamilyDmitriy Menyakin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Work Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Version$49.991 Year
None

Shift Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shift Work Calendar free?
Shift Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shift Planner free?
Shift Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shift Work Calendar or Shift Planner have ads?
Neither Shift Work Calendar nor Shift Planner shows ads.

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