Having used the app for staff scheduling and leave requests, this reviewer finds it extremely helpful for team communication. The notifications for annual leave could be improved, as they require additional steps to check approvals.
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I like the range of features, especially the ability to monitor staff hours and annual leave. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
At first, it felt a bit clunky, but I quickly got used to it. It would be great if there were a reliable standalone phone app. As it is, the current phone app seems to freeze at times, which can be frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Lots of options to personalise the rota to our business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some parts are not clear to read / find info once lots of shifts are on the rota Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
We have been early adopters with RotaPlanner and the customer service has been brilliant. It has made our rotas a lot easier and being able to add ongoing shifts has been great for our home care service.
The quick changes and easy of use has been a big benefit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
For us there has been nothing to dislike, the team are always working to develop and any changes have benefited us as a company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s easy to use, the support is good and it works well for our charity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Having to remember to publish shifts before the team can see them Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
it is simple to use and easy to understand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
we do not have drag and drop in the rota Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I have used rota planner for a while now it's so easy to use i say it's bullet proof as I haven't killed it yet. it's so user friendly extremely easy to change info in I wouldn't use any other now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
not found any yet it's so user friendly anyone can use it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Really helpful and easy to set up. Free to use and people show up in different colours for ease. Not used until new job role and really like ability to use on laptop and phone app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It can look a bit overwhelming to start with when lots of different shift patterns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is easy and straightforward to use and alter when needed. Staff receive email or app notifications. Easy to manage and monitor annual leave and hours worked. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
None that I have come across so far in almost two year of using. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Its a simple, easy way to manage employees rota, holidays and days off. Support is laways there. Azazing for the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing,- everything is good and efficient with great support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.