BambooHR

BambooHR

Easy, on-the-go access to HR

13K ratings
279 reviews
#138 in free Business
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2012
  • August 17, 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

5.31

August 17, 2026

Bug fixes and minor improvements

Charts

Top Free

📉 138-3

Business

This app dropped -3 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

Worst app ever

Zero customer support. Can’t login, can’t reset your password. You are just logged out of your account with no way to access anything.

This app is just another way

For the company you work for, to spy on you and everything you do on the phone you install this app on. If you cannot get a phone from your company, to install this app on, just state you are not comfortable using this app.., for personal reasons

Clock-In Issues

My company has been using BambooHR for about 6 months now, and on a weekly basis I have multiple employees reaching out to adjust their clock in times. They report that the app says that they are clocked in, but when going back into the app to clock out, it shows that BambooHR never took their clock in time. Along with that issue, the app just crashes and won’t let my employees into the app at all. The app just says that they will be down and are trying to get back up soon, and this prevents my employees from clocking in our clocking out on time. This has also happened on a weekly basis causing payroll issues.
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Bamboo 👌

Something new but easier than a call for a quick look 😎

Fees

They charge employees admin fees for child support deductions.

Developer apps

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.