Dienstplan Schichtplan
Can I set employee availability to prevent scheduling conflicts?
Yes, you can input availability for each employee, but the app does not enforce it. For example, you might schedule a part-timer for a 1 PM shift even though they set their availability to start at 3 PM, so you'll need to double-check manually.
Does the app sync with my iPhone's Calendar app?
The app mentions calendar syncing, but in practice it's unreliable. A shift added in Dienstplan Schichtplan often fails to appear in the iPhone Calendar app, which means you can't rely on it for a truly connected schedule.
Why didn't my team receive push notifications when I updated the schedule?
Push notifications can fail to deliver, as one user experienced when an employee didn't get a last-minute change. To avoid confusion, it's best to confirm changes with your team through a secondary method like a group chat until the app's notification system improves.
The app's layout feels cramped and I keep tapping the wrong day. Is there a fix?
The small touch targets for days and shifts are a known design issue. You can try zooming in on your device or using the landscape mode to make tapping more accurate, but there's no built-in fix for the cramped interface.
How does Dienstplan Schichtplan compare to a paid scheduling app like When I Work?
Unlike When I Work, which enforces availability rules and has reliable push notifications, Dienstplan Schichtplan lets you schedule employees even when they're unavailable and often fails to send alerts. The paid app also offers better calendar syncing and a cleaner interface, making it a more dependable choice for busy teams.
