HotSchedules

HotSchedules

by HotSchedules

67K ratings
385 reviews
#1 in paid Business
💼 Business
$2.99

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Released
October 31, 2008
Updated
October 14, 2026

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This app simplifies employee scheduling and team communication. It allows for easy shift management, time-off requests, and calendar syncing. Managers benefit from faster schedule creation and performance monitoring, while teams stay connected through messaging.

✓Shift swapping and pickup
✓Time off requests
✓Automatic calendar sync
✓Manager schedule building
✓Sales and labor monitoring
✓Team messaging
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What's New in HotSchedules

6.1.2

October 14, 2026

- We resolved an issue where some employees could briefly see shifts they hadn’t actually picked up. Your schedule should now consistently reflect only your real shifts.

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Charts

Top Paid

🥇 1

Business

The app has maintained its position at 1 recently.

Last updated on October 24, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 4

Global

The app has maintained its position at 4 recently.

Last updated on October 24, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 96+10

Business

This app rose +10 positions in Business chart.

Last updated on October 24, 2026.

User reviews

No longer shows an accurate schedule, which is the whole point

Sometimes when I need to check my schedule, I will see other people’s shifts displayed as if they are my own. Refreshing works sometimes, closing and opening works sometimes. The only way to reliably know if a given shift is actually mine is to read the shift details and look to validate whether that shift is actually has my name above it or someone else’s.
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Plz add Google calendar sync

Everything is good, but the app only syncs to my icloud/apple calendar(which I don’t use) and I can’t seem to get it to sync w my google calendar. I looked up if its able to, but all the resources are outdated and setup for the older app.

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i’m upset at my manager’s for cutting my hours but i suppose that’s not hotschedules’s fault

"Update"

"Update" is horrible. Completely downgraded from original. I cannot see shifts i can pickup. Cannot pick up shifts. Also cannot swap because the shifts are missing and are not there. Please fix. Its ridiculous i meed to contact my manager in order to do things i was able to do on original app...

Update 10/7:
Still trash after another "update" and i cant even create an auto pickup now either.
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Easy to navigate

Great user interface with updated and great features. I wish the app allowed you to access scheduling on the mobile app vs the desktop. That’s the only thing I wish was an option

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login issues after updates

Bug

Calendar sync problems

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Disappearing messages and data loss

Bug

Incompatibility with dark mode

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Requested Features

5 requests

Show shift end times

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Categorize and filter inbox messages

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Ability to view full team schedules

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Automatic shift rotation algorithm

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Integrated payroll and earnings tracking

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What does HotSchedules do?

HotSchedules is an employee scheduling and team communication app. It helps manage schedules, allows employees to swap or pick up shifts, and facilitates communication between team members and managers.

What are the key features of HotSchedules?

Key features include one-click shift swapping, time off requests, automatic calendar syncing with notifications, simplified schedule building for managers, sales and labor monitoring, and broadcast/one-to-one messaging for team connection.

Is HotSchedules free to use?

The HotSchedules application itself is free to download and use. However, it requires a valid HotSchedules user account, which is typically provided through your employer.

Who is the target audience for HotSchedules?

The app is designed for both employees and managers within businesses that need an efficient way to manage work schedules and improve team communication. It's particularly useful for industries with shift-based work.

How does HotSchedules help managers?

Managers can save significant time when building schedules, approve shift changes with one click, and monitor business performance through sales and labor snapshots from anywhere. It also helps foster a productive team culture through enhanced communication tools.