BambooHR

BambooHR

Easy, on-the-go access to HR

13K ratings
272 reviews
#172 in free Business
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2012
  • July 6, 2026
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Access essential HR functions on the go. View your company directory, manage time off requests, and stay updated with notifications. Securely access employee information and approve or deny leave requests from anywhere.

Company directory access
Time off requests and approvals
View colleague information
Add contacts to phone
Check time off balances
Push notifications for requests
TouchID and passcode protection
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What users say

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What's New in BambooHR

5.28

July 6, 2026

Minor improvements and bug fixes

Charts

Top Free

📉 172-7

Business

This app dropped -7 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

Login bug is driving me bananas

I couldn’t figure out a better place to put this so I’ll have to update my review after it gets fixed. We are loyal Bamboo customers and in general the app works fine. However, the bug I found affects both the HR and the Hiring app. When you log in using your email and a password app (I use LastPass), the password field auto fills with your EMAIL. Every single damn time. This means I have to go copy paste my password manually from my password app. Then I have to go grab the code from the authenticator app and I usually run out of time to get it entered before the code expires and the bamboo login page resets itself to the start page with our company domain. So half the time I can’t get into the app to use it. Please fix this! In the Hiring app too, it’s the exact same problem!
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Ads and pop up ads for payday loans

My company requires me to use this app, and it shoves ads for payday loans down my throat. On the up side it at least it’s not video ads for gambling

Not Optimized for iPad

Tell your developers not to be lazy and optimize the app for iPadOS. Will give the app 5 stars when resolved.

Can’t update your bank information

Bank information can’t be updated

Hasn’t been a issue until now

“Notes not saving”

This time my manager is requesting notes and my notes are not saving or uploading, they have only a couple times but I do them everyday.
But there not uploading it says
“unable to update clock session data” but I’m just updating my notes.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App ask for update to see inbox, people or my info

Bug

Locks you out

Bug

Spends a lot of time down, can't always see signature so you don't know if forms are actually filed out or not

Bug

Freezes

Bug

Notifications don't clear properly

Bug

Badges slow to update, annoying

Bug

Poor crashes

Bug

Log in is impossible

Bug

Slow app

Bug

Phone directory look up not working

Bug

Contacts don't work

Bug

Document Sigining not working

Bug

Crashes on log in

Bug

Crashes every time you try to save a contact locally

Bug

Requested Features

14 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Advanced calendar view on app

Feature

Allow employees to download letter of employment at their own

Feature

Easier way to fix clocking issues

Feature

Easier way to track lieu hours

Feature

Open app from email links

Feature

More functionality on app compared to website

Feature

Ability to cancel time off requests from app

Feature

Include user on calendar/out today view

Feature

Text-based recruiting services

Feature

Ability to onboard new hires from app

Feature

Allow document signing on mobile

Feature

Announcements in the app

Feature

Ability to view emergency contacts

Feature

FAQ

What does the BambooHR app do?

The BambooHR app provides mobile access to key HR functions for small and medium-sized businesses. It allows users to view their company directory, manage time off requests, and stay updated on important HR information from their mobile devices.

What are the main features of the BambooHR app?

Key features include access to your company directory with contact information, the ability to submit and approve time off requests, view colleague's availability, check time off balances, and receive push notifications for request statuses. The app also offers secure login with TouchID and passcode protection.

Is the BambooHR app free to use?

The BambooHR app requires a current BambooHR account to use its features. While the app itself is free to download and use, access to its functionalities is dependent on having an active subscription to the BambooHR online HR software.

What kind of businesses is BambooHR designed for?

BambooHR is designed for small and medium-sized businesses that have outgrown the capabilities of spreadsheets for managing their HR needs. It aims to automate tedious HR functions and provide easy access to important employee information.

How does the app ensure data security?

The app prioritizes data security by offering TouchID and passcode protection, ensuring that your sensitive HR information is kept safe and accessible only to authorized users. It also fully supports single sign-on (SAML) for secure login.