shyftplan vs ectool 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
shyftplan
Easily manage your work schedule, request time off, and track your hours on the go. Access your schedule and payroll information from any device, and receive instant updates on changes. The web app also helps planners create efficient schedules.
- Shift schedule management
- Vacation and time-off requests
- Digital clock-in/out
- Payroll review
- Shift application and swapping
- AI-powered schedule creation
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The shyftplan app is the easiest way to manage your shifts on the go. From applying for new shifts to submitting vacation requests or reviewing payroll with shyftplan everything is easy and right at your fingertips. USE SHYFTPLAN WHEREVER YOU ARE Access SHYFTPLAN on mobile devices or on the web. Your shift schedule, vacation requests or payroll information is always available to you — no matter where you are, stay up-to-date and immediately respond to changes. ORGANIZE YOUR SHIFTS See your current shift plan and receive instant notification in case anything changes. You can apply for newly available shifts and ask to swap shifts whenever your plans change. VACATION MANAGEMENT Plan your vacation and submit your days off digitally with shyftplan. Get an update on your requests as soon as they have been processed - delivered right on your phone. CLOCK YOUR HOURS Clock in and out digitally with your phone. It’s super easy and saves you from manual paperwork to keep track of your hours. AND DO EVEN MORE— ALL WITH ONE TOOL Visit the web app to manage payroll or create the perfect schedule according to all given legal and business constraints in no time. Shyftplan’s AI supports planners to work more efficiently and save up to 70% or previously required planning time.
ectool 2.0
Manage all your payment documents digitally and in compliance with data protection regulations. Easily and conveniently submit documents to ectool.
- Digital document management
- Privacy-compliant
- Easy document submission
- Secure data handling
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Alle Entgeltdokumente digital und datenschutzkonform in der ectool App. Einfach und bequem Dokumente an ectool übermitteln.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ectool 2.0 at 50% against shyftplan's 24%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
shyftplan ships an update every 3 weeks, ectool 2.0 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | shyftplan | ectool 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (109 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shyftplan GmbH | Eckhardt GmbH Datenverarbeitung |
Customer experience
shyftplan
ectool 2.0
In-app purchases
shyftplan
No in-app purchases
ectool 2.0
No in-app purchases
