Comparison

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar vs SimpleGroup

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

Head to head
About

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar

Manage your nursing work schedule, discover job opportunities, and connect with colleagues. Easily swap shifts, share your calendar with loved ones, and balance your professional and personal life.

Highlights
  • Organize work schedule
  • Discover job opportunities
  • Swap shifts with colleagues
  • Share calendar with friends/family
  • Manage multiple worksites
  • Message colleagues
  • View shift details on Apple Watch
Features
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Organize. Connect. Reflect - and Get Hired. #1 shift calendar app and social networking for nurses! Take control of your schedule by balancing work and personal life like never before. NurseGrid™ lets you take control of your career with on-the-go access to organize your work, discover new job opportunities, and manage individual events. Stay connected to nursing friends through your phone or smartwatch, and share your calendar with friends, family, and colleagues. NurseGrid is used by 1 in 8 US nurses! Every day, nurses across the country trust NurseGrid to: - Carry their work calendar everywhere they go - Swap shifts with other nurses - Compare calendars with colleagues for swaps or off-duty plans - See who they are working with before their shift - Signal availability for additional shifts, swaps, and flex-offs - Manage shift calendar at multiple worksites - Add personal calendar for better life management - Discover new job opportunities - Send group and private messages to colleagues - Share your shift schedule with family and friends … and much more! The NurseGrid Apple Watch app lets you see your calendar, shift details and available swaps. It's now even easier to connect with your schedule, wherever and whenever you need it. Now available on Apple Watch - View Shifts weekly - View Shift details - View Available Swaps and Giveaways - Pick up Open Shifts Getting started is easy. Find help documentation and support right in the app! ("Me" tab - "Help Center") We'd love to hear how we can help you restore your nurse life balance. Contact us at support@nursegrid.com.

About

SimpleGroup

Features
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Connect, coordinate, and care with SimpleGroup. SimpleGroup is the all-in-one platform designed to bridge the gap between care facilities, residents, and their families. Whether you are a family member wanting updates on a loved one, a resident managing your daily schedule, or a staff member coordinating care, SimpleGroup simplifies the complex world of care management. For Families & Residents: Stay Connected: View a dedicated social feed with photos, updates, and announcements from your loved ones and their facility. Real-Time Messaging: Chat directly with family members or facility staff individually or in groups. Health Tracking: Keep a close eye on well-being with detailed logs for Vitals (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen), Medication schedules, and Incident reports. Easy Scheduling: Request visits, view upcoming events, and sync everything directly to your Google Calendar. For Facilities & Staff: Operations Management: Manage shifts, resident rosters, and facility administration from one dashboard. Care Coordination: Log medication administrations (eMAR), track vitals, and assign care tasks to specific staff members. Event Management: Organize facility activities, manage RSVPs, and keep everyone informed with a centralized calendar. Key Features: Secure, HIPAA-friendly environment. Intuitive Dashboard for tasks, events, and health summaries. Document Manager for uploading and sharing important files. Push notifications for urgent updates, invites, and messages. User-friendly interface designed for all ages. Download SimpleGroup today and bring your care circle closer together.

Screenshots

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar4 screens
SimpleGroup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleGroup at every 3 days against NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar's fortnightly. NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar's advantage is chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar ships an update fortnightly, SimpleGroup every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar versus SimpleGroup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNurseGrid Nurse Shift CalendarSimpleGroup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (154K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings154K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHcT2 coSimple Complexity LLC

Bugs and requests

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Shifts getting deleted unexpectedly
  • Password reset emails not being sent
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Notifications not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Repeat/recurring shift scheduling
  • Ability to compare multiple schedules
  • Custom shift types (e.g. canceled, floated)
  • Integration with other calendar apps

SimpleGroup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleGroup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar free?
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleGroup free?
SimpleGroup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar or SimpleGroup have ads?
Neither NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar nor SimpleGroup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar or SimpleGroup?
NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar ships an update fortnightly, and SimpleGroup every 3 days. Most recently, NurseGrid Nurse Shift Calendar was updated on November 12, 2026 and SimpleGroup on November 9, 2026.

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