# Cover by SynergySuite

> Restaurant scheduling and team communication app for managers and employees. (iPhone/iPad app by Synergysuite Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover-by-synergysuite/id1436579538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Synergysuite Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035394101)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 2,161 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 69 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover-by-synergysuite/id1436579538/reviews.md

## What is Cover by SynergySuite?

Cover makes scheduling easy for restaurant managers and employees. Create and manage schedules, trade shifts, communicate with employees and more-all in the app!

What managers get:
       Quickly build schedules from your phone
       See employee availability at a glance
       Automatic notifications to employees about their shifts
       Real-time schedule management
       Easy shift swap approvals
       Approve or decline time off
       Employee push communications

What employees get:
       View work schedules from anywhere
       Easily swap shifts
       Show your availability
       Request time off
       View hours worked
       See who else is scheduled with you

## Key features

- Schedule creation and management
- Shift trading and approvals
- Employee availability tracking
- Time off requests
- Real-time schedule updates
- Team communication tools

## What do users think of Cover by SynergySuite?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward layout
- 👍 Great app overall

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🐛 Inability to change availability
- 🐛 Timesheet issues after update
- 🐛 Inability to see schedule or coworkers
- 🐛 Unreliable and buggy overall

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Dashboard feature completely unusable
- App won't load or let users access their schedule
- Absence request functionality not working
- Notifications not clearing

**Most requested features**

- Ability to see time off requests
- Option to view schedule by role and alphabetically
- Ability to see who is scheduled to work

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cover-by-synergysuite/id1436579538/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Cultural Biz

*2026-08-19, version 3.7.0*

It allows adjustable tasks pinpoint features from any place to up keep the work place on the go!

### 1/5 — Please quit asking me to rate it!!!

*2026-07-31, version 3.7.0*

It needs to stop asking me to rate it anytime I’m trying to access my schedule.

### 1/5 — Inoperable

*2026-07-14, version 3.7.0*

After I updated the app, the app no longer works. I cant see my schedule or anything. Please fix this.

### 5/5 — It aight

*2026-05-26, version 3.6.0*

It’s kinda slow sometimes. But it works

### 5/5 — Costa Vida

*2026-04-21, version 3.6.0*

Go Costa!

### 1/5 — App stopped working

*2026-03-17, version 3.6.0*

All stopped working can’t even  get on it . Now I’m kinda screwed for work lol.

### 1/5 — so buggy

*2026-02-08, version 3.6.0*

bro the dashboard aka the home screen has been glitched out for like 6 months now. maybe even more. everytime i open the app it just stays in this infinite loading screen and i have to press Schedule to actually see anything

### 1/5 — i cannot open the dashboard

*2026-02-06, version 3.6.0*

the dashboard function (to look at hours and stuff just never loads anymore.

### 1/5 — bru

*2026-02-02, version 3.5.0*

i cant see anything it just on a blank loading screen and ive deleted it 2 times now

### 3/5 — PDF

*2026-01-28, version 3.5.0*

Change the PDF view. The new update has made it so sections are completely disorganized. It is difficult to look at. Keep it the way it was: section by role and alphabetical in that section. The new pdf view is alphabetical, not dependent by role. Please change this as soon as possible, this is frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about Cover by SynergySuite

### What does Cover by SynergySuite do?

This app simplifies scheduling for restaurant managers and employees. It allows for the creation and management of work schedules, facilitates shift trading, and enables direct communication between managers and staff.

### What are the key features for managers?

Managers can quickly build schedules from their phones, view employee availability, receive automatic notifications for shifts, manage schedules in real-time, approve or decline shift swaps and time off requests, and send push communications to employees.

### What can employees do with the app?

Employees can view their work schedules from anywhere, easily swap shifts with colleagues, indicate their availability, request time off, check their hours worked, and see who else is scheduled to work.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for restaurant managers who need to create and manage schedules efficiently, and for restaurant employees who need to view their schedules, manage their shifts, and communicate with their team.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.0 — 2026-05-28

Fixed an issue with notification badges not displaying correctly
Improved app performance and stability with platform updates

### 3.6.0 — 2026-02-03

Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.5.0 — 2025-12-25

Weekly schedule PDFs now download and open directly in the app.
Quick access to your POS access code from the menu.
Photo uploads for checklists and profile pictures, with reduced device permission usage.
Various fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.4.1 — 2025-10-07

Bugfixes and improvements

### 3.4.0 — 2025-09-02

Bug fixes and improvements

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