# Square Payroll — Payroll App

> Full-service payroll app for paying employees and contractors, handling taxes. (iPhone/iPad app by Block, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-payroll/id1384712667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6,057 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-payroll/id1384712667/reviews.md

## What is Square Payroll?

Access affordable full-service payroll, built by Square. With this app it’s easy to pay W2 employees and 1099 contractors in just a few taps. Use the app to import timecards or enter your team’s hours, then let our team of specialists take care of the rest—we pay your team, file your payroll taxes, and send your tax payments to federal and state tax agencies. 

You can setup your account directly within the Square Payroll app in just minutes. Whether you’re paying your first employee or switching from another provider, we’re here to make payroll the easiest thing on your to do list.

With Square Payroll you can:
- Pay hourly and salaried workers. Your team gets paid via direct deposit, check, or deposit to the Cash App or Cash Cards. Subscription includes unlimited payruns each month.
- Never worry about tax compliance again. Square handles all your payroll tax filings and payments and provides quarterly and end of year reports like W2s and 1099s
- Save time by importing timecard hours and tips from the Square Point of Sale app or other leading timecard apps
- Track sick leave, paid time off and overtime
- Manage pre- and post-tax deductions
- Let team members set themselves up with online accounts
- Set up Automatic Payroll and let payroll run itself
- Access affordable benefits plans for you and your employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, workers compensation and pre-tax spending

Square Payroll starts at just $40 per month. With fair and flexible pricing, you’ll only be charged for the employees you pay.  There’s no monthly subscription if you’re just paying 1099 contractors - it’s just $5 per contractor you pay each month.

Available in all 50 states + DC. Learn more: squareup.com/payroll

## Key features

- Pay W2 employees and 1099 contractors
- Import timecards and track hours
- Automated tax filings and payments
- Direct deposit, check, or Cash App/Card payments
- Track leave, PTO, and overtime
- Manage deductions and benefits

## What do users think of Square Payroll?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 💰 Affordable payroll solution
- 🕰️ Automatic tax and government reporting
- 💳 Integrated with Square payments

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📱 Poorly optimized for mobile use
- 🕰️ Inability to view/edit current pay period timecards
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to input employee information
- Login issues and inability to access account
- Timecard data not syncing correctly between app and web
- Payroll processing failures and payment delays

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to view and edit current pay period timecards
- Optimize app for better mobile experience
- Improve navigation and overall usability
- Introduce recurring timecard schedules for employees

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-payroll/id1384712667/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Unable to see track current weeks time sheet. App crashes and fails to load

*2023-07-02*

Why can’t we see the current weeks timesheet? It would be a huge benefit to know when employees are approaching overtime. 
App consistently crashes and fails to load resulting in me uninstalling and reinstalling numerous times

**Developer response:** Thank you for your positive review of the Square Payroll mobile app! We appreciate your feedback and understand the importance of being able to view the current week's timesheet. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the app crashing and failing to load. Our team is continuously working on improving app stability and performance. If you encounter any issues in the future, please ensure that you have the latest app version installed and try clearing the cache. We hope you continue to enjoy using Square Payroll for your business needs!

### 2/5 — Broken

*2023-06-01*

It’s a great app when it wants to work! It will work fine for about 2 weeks then I’ll get stuck on a loading screen that will just spin forever. Force close the app, restart the phone, check for updates, none of that seems to work. The only workaround I’ve found is to uninstall and reinstall the app.

**Developer response:** We're sorry to hear that you've been experiencing issues with our Square Payroll app. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Our team is aware of this issue and is actively working on it. In the meantime, we recommend clearing the cache data for the app in your phone's settings before logging in, as this may help resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

### 1/5 — Not Intuitive At All

*2023-05-18*

The things this app claims it can do versus how it actually does them is extremely far apart. The app is not intuitive at all and most functions haven’t worked for me. Simply manually adding my employees hours doesn’t work from the app. Everything seems disconnected. Even the menu has benefits and HR and all this other stuff listed way before the actual payroll features which is the main reason most of us get this app. Highly disappointing. Will be finding a different service if things don’t get figured out.

**Developer response:** We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our app. We understand how frustrating it could be when features don't work as expected. We suggest you try reinstalling the app to see if that resolves any issues. If the problem persists, please contact our support team for further assistance. We are constantly working to improve and appreciate your feedback.

### 5/5 — So easy to use

*2023-02-20, version 2.1.0*

Square pay roll walks you through everything, simple to understand.

### 1/5 — Frozen from the start

*2022-11-21, version 2.0.9*

The app and reviews appear enticing—however, when a user is unable to get beyond the ‘create an account’ page, one is likely to get cold feet and just bail. Developer: not sure if it is the newer iPhone 14 technology, but I experienced a no-go on signing up with 3 separate attempts.

### 5/5 — Square is amazing

*2022-10-06, version 2.0.9*

With the use of the Square app I just started a small business and square has made my life so much easier when I pay myself it automatically pays taxes does all the paperwork for my employees this app is amazing oh I would recommend it to anyone looking for a card processing service square is the best 2022

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.

### 4/5 — Not working

*2022-06-01, version 2.0.8*

can’t open app. Tried removing and downloading again

### 1/5 — Worst software since Windows ME

*2022-01-17, version 2.0.8*

Can’t even get started- they are saying my EIN is wrong, the exact one I use that works with everything else.  I’ve re-put it in 8 times. Each time I have to re-verify account.  So I’ve set up once plus 8 de-submits on EIN, plus 8 verifies, and one review.  Tried support twice, got an unhelpful bot once and a “we will get back to you” on second attempt.  I may not have time for actual business left when I finish this!!! Now I have to start all over with another company

### 4/5 — Square payroll for iPad

*2021-09-23, version 2.0.8*

I’m loving the app the easy use but the thing I don’t like is when you use a bigger screen it’s till opens up phone size as if it dose not know it’s not being used on a phone I reallllly hate that if any bug needs to be fixed it’s definitely that or come out with a version for iPad 😩😩

**Developer response:** That doesn't sound right - have you gotten in touch with our team about this? They should be able to help you troubleshoot to pinpoint why this is happening. You can start with some basic app troubleshooting (squ.re/apptrouble) but don't hesitate to reach out by phone if you need a hand! squ.re/contactsqsupport

### 1/5 — Terrible customer service

*2021-09-03, version 2.0.8*

I am new to this program and switched to streamline my payroll. Unfortunately I needed a little bit of help however the call center is a hot mess. They didn’t understand my question, transferred me 4 times saying they weren’t the right department even though I was assured they would transferred me directly to the correct department and ultimately got hung up on. Still haven’t resolved my issue.

## Frequently asked questions about Square Payroll

### What does Square Payroll do?

Square Payroll is a full-service payroll application designed to simplify paying employees and contractors. It handles direct deposits, tax filings, and payments to federal and state tax agencies, ensuring compliance and saving businesses time.

### How does Square Payroll handle taxes?

The app takes care of all your payroll tax filings and payments. It provides quarterly and year-end reports, including W2s and 1099s, so you don't have to worry about tax compliance.

### What are the pricing details for Square Payroll?

Square Payroll starts at $40 per month for employees, with pricing based on the number of employees paid. For 1099 contractors only, there is no monthly subscription, and the cost is $5 per contractor paid.

### Can I import timecards into Square Payroll?

Yes, you can save time by importing timecard hours and tips directly from the Square Point of Sale app or other leading timecard applications. This feature helps streamline the payroll process.

### What payment methods are available for employees?

Employees can be paid via direct deposit, check, or directly to their Cash App or Cash Cards. The subscription includes unlimited payruns each month, offering flexibility in how your team receives their wages.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2023-06-21

This update prepares your mobile app for some upcoming changes to how you are able to create new team members. We've also included some security updates.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they’re at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Payroll.

### 2.1.0 — 2022-12-22

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

We update our apps regularly to make sure they’re at 100%, so we suggest turning on automatic updates on devices running Square Payroll.

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