Pinote vs Shift Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pinote
Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.
- Lock screen sticky notes
- Live Activity display
- iCloud sync
- No app opening required
- One-line reminders
- Cross-device support
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Your next task. On your Lock Screen. A parcel to return before you leave. A question to ask at your next meeting. Write it in Pinote and pin it, so you can see your next task without opening the app. • Notes and checklists Write freely, then focus on the next item in your checklist. • Pin now or schedule a time Pin a note from the editor or choose when it should appear automatically. Lock Screen availability and updates depend on system settings and device conditions. • Continue across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Each device displays notes in its own way. • Recover deleted notes Recently Deleted keeps copies on this device for 30 days. After restoring a note, you can turn its pin and automatic schedule back on yourself. • Keep a file backup Export a Pinote JSON backup and import it later without overwriting existing notes. Export as text to read your notes in other apps. Recently Deleted is stored separately on each device. No separate Pinote account is required. Cross-device sync uses iCloud. No ads appear on your Lock Screen.
Shift Planner
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Plan your work shifts on a clear calendar—morning, afternoon, night, or custom rosters. Built for nurses, factory crews, retail staff, and anyone on rotating schedules. No account needed. Set up cycle schedules for 2-2-3 or 3-shift rotations and auto-fill weeks in one tap. Track work days, rest days, total hours, and estimated pay with charts and a work timeline. • Calendar view with lunar dates and holidays • Custom shift templates with colors and icons • Cycle scheduling for repeating rota patterns • Timeline: work/rest ratio over 1–6 months • Stats: shift distribution, daily hours, est. salary • Import / export backup — data stays on device • Multi-currency salary settings A simple, private shift planner that works fully offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pinote at Free against Shift Planner's $1.99. Pinote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Shift Planner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On in-app purchases 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
Pinote is free to download; Shift Planner costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pinote ships an update every 5 days, Shift Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pinote | Shift Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OKMIN LEE | Xiamen City Fanyou Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Pinote
No in-app purchases
Shift Planner
No in-app purchases









