# Checkwriters ESS — user reviews > 79 indexed App Store user reviews of Checkwriters ESS by CheckWriters, rated 3.60/5 from 408 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkwriters-ess/id1138072142/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkwriters-ess/id1138072142.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 199 · 4★ 55 · 3★ 33 · 2★ 30 · 1★ 91 ## What do users think of Checkwriters ESS? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Convenient features - 🚀 Quick access to information - 🔒 Secure login options **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🔒 Overly strict password requirements - ⚠️ Unreliable login and access issues - 🕰️ Slow performance and freezes **Commonly reported bugs** - Time off and leave request features crashing - Unable to access banking and payroll information - Constant password reset issues locking users out - Compatibility problems with older devices **Most requested features** - Bring back Face ID/fingerprint login - Improve time off and leave request features - Allow more flexibility in password changes - Provide better visibility into payroll details ## Newest reviews (10 of 79) ### 3/5 — No thumbprint *2026-05-28, version 4.0.4* Bring back the thumbprint login. Too slow otherwise ### 2/5 — Time Off and Face ID Problems *2025-08-08, version 4.0.4* .Hi, I just wanted to report an issue with the new update. Every time I try to check my sick days or time off, the app crashes and closes automatically. It doesn’t let me see any details at all. I’ve also heard that other employees are experiencing the same issue. It would be really helpful if this could be fixed soon. Also, it would be great if you could bring back the Face ID feature—it made logging in much easier and more secure. Thanks for your time and support! ### 4/5 — Hi *2022-03-31, version 3.8.11* Good job I had all the help I needed ### 3/5 — Cool *2022-02-21, version 3.8.10* Kool ### 3/5 — Check writer *2022-01-13, version 3.8.5* It’s ok ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2021-12-14, version 3.8.5* It’s not bad ### 1/5 — Rate *2021-10-28, version 3.8.5* One star ### 1/5 — Problems *2021-10-18, version 3.8.5* This app freezes every time I use it. I can’t open documents that’s are sent to us. I couldn’t print documents I needed. It’s easy to use just freezes a lot. I understand we have to update passwords but I don’t know my password because we change it so frequently. ### 1/5 — Can’t even use it *2021-10-04, version 3.8.5* This app literally doesn’t let me sign in or do anything just takes space on my phone ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2021-09-24, version 3.8.5* I love this app ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Banking information *2025-08-30, version 4.0.4* I can’t remove any banking information. ### 1/5 — Annoying passwords *2025-04-03, version 3.8.30* The fact they want you to constantly change your password is a massive headache. The developers are too obsessed with false security. ### 1/5 — Can’t log in *2024-06-07, version 3.8.27* I’ve changed my password online a million times and still can’t get in on my phone ### 1/5 — terrible app *2024-05-28, version 3.8.27* it won’t let me log in. every time i enter my username and password, it says “server error” over and over. i am forced to use this for work, and it is very inconvenient. ### 1/5 — This app is the worst, *2023-04-18, version 3.8.22* Why the creators don improve, aff 😤. I can understand the security part, allow people to do by themselves. Worst ever ### 1/5 — Worst payroll App Ever *2022-09-13, version 3.8.17* Constantly having issues with login. Clock In and Clock Out buttons never work on the first try. ### 1/5 — Convenient *2022-03-22, version 3.8.11* I can not get into the app ### 1/5 — My time doesn’t even work *2022-03-11, version 3.8.10* It won’t show me my time but it works for others at my company ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2021-12-31* I was instructed by the APP to update and change my PW, seemed like a normal request and good safety and security idea at 1st. Now I cannot access my account information and to add to my frustration We are Refinancing to a lower rate and now I have no way to access and provide the bank with the information required to complete the refinancing. I’ll say this if the rate goes up and due to the bug issues of this service I WILL BE BEYOND P-O’d. Get to Work CR, your reviews are sending this Servise to Rock Bottom! ### 1/5 — Colt *2021-12-06, version 3.8.5* The fact that you have to change passwords so frequently is extremely frustrating ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Happy Employee 22 *2022-09-11, version 3.8.17* So many great easily accessible features. Any questions I might have about my hours or pay are usually answered by just looking in the site. ### 5/5 — Hha *2022-04-15, version 3.8.11* I can not believe it takes over 4 weeks for Direct deposit! Every other place it’s one or two weeks! This is crazy. If you don’t know how to do it please let me know so maybe I can do something different. Sorry found out it was my work place. ### 5/5 — Good *2022-04-03, version 3.8.11* We use the app for timesheets. Easy to use, sometimes have to change password which gets annoying. But I get it’s personal information. Overall I like it. ### 5/5 — Great app easy to use *2022-02-08, version 3.8.10* Great app. Works well and easy to navigate ### 5/5 — Great Application *2022-01-12, version 3.8.5* I love how easy and convenient this app is! ### 5/5 — Easy to navigate *2021-12-22, version 3.8.5* Great app for keeping on top of your schedule and really easy to navigate through ### 5/5 — Pier Recovery Cape Cod *2021-12-06, version 3.8.5* Find this to be very easy to navigate and to find what I am looking for. Yes it is very useful ### 5/5 — Password *2021-11-15, version 3.8.5* I do not like to change my password so often, it is hard to keep up with all the passwords I have. ### 5/5 — Love it !! *2021-10-15, version 3.8.5* I like it a lot it’s very useful easy to use an print out my pay stubs ### 5/5 — Check writers *2021-10-07, version 3.8.5* Easy to use and manage my work related activities. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-09.*