WorkJam vs Nowsta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WorkJam
Manage your hourly work schedule, shifts, and workplace communications. Stay organized, connected with colleagues and managers, and access important updates and tasks all in one place.
- View schedule and shifts
- Manage shift swaps
- Connect with manager and co-workers
- Access updates and tasks
- Get recognized for work
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Everything you need to stay connected at work. WorkJam brings together the tools your employer shares with you—so you can stay connected, organised, and in control of your day. Use WorkJam to: • View your schedule and stay on top of upcoming shifts • Manage changes like shift swaps or picking up extra time • Connect with your manager and co-workers • Get recognised for great work • Access updates, tasks, and important info—all in one spot To use this app, your employer must be using WorkJam.
Nowsta
Manage your work schedule, accept job requests, and track your earnings. Clock in and out of shifts, communicate with your team, and set your work availability. This app requires an invitation from a company using the Nowsta platform.
- Accept job requests
- Clock in/out of shifts
- Track earnings
- Set work availability
- Communicate with team
- Manage multiple companies
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Everything you need to manage your work schedule — accept job requests, clock in to your shifts, and get paid for your hours. The Nowsta Workers app is the companion app for any company that runs on Nowsta. * Respond to new job postings. * Stay updated on critical changes, special announcements, and more. * Use the timeclock to clock in, take breaks, and clock out of your shifts. * Let your manager know when you prefer to work via the availability settings. * Track and monitor your earnings as your hours get approved. * Manage jobs from multiple companies from a single account. * Chat with your supervisors and team members to collaborate before, during, and after your shift. IMPORTANT NOTES: - In order to log in or create an account, you must be invited by a company that is using Nowsta. - The latest Nowsta Workers App supports devices running iOS version 16.0 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WorkJam at 4.7 against Nowsta's 4.2. WorkJam also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 832) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). Nowsta's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WorkJam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkJam has 23K ratings behind it against 832, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of WorkJam's written reviews are positive against 38% of Nowsta's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WorkJam ships an update weekly, Nowsta every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WorkJam | Nowsta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23K ratings) — better | 4.2 (832 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | 38.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23K — better | 832 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #111 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WorkJam Inc. | Nowsta INC |
Customer experience
WorkJam
Nowsta
User reviews
WorkJam
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient to have schedules, messaging, and shift swaps in one app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for managing work schedules and communication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔑 Frequent log-outs and login issues
- 📆 Lack of calendar integration or export options
Nowsta
From 832 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for organizing work
- 👍 Convenient scheduling features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Constant need to log in
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing personal information
Bugs and requests
WorkJam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent shift information and scheduling issues
- Messaging and notification problems
- Frequent crashes and login failures
- Inability to approve timecards within the app
Requested features
4 requests- Add calendar sync or export functionality
- Improve notification system and customization
- Optimize app performance and stability
- Provide more detailed shift information at a glance
Nowsta
Reported bugs
3 issues- Calendar displaying incorrect dates
- Shifts disappearing from the app
- Inability to clock in/out properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to see co-workers on shifts
- Option to hide salary/wage information
- Improved calendar integration
- Notification improvements
In-app purchases
WorkJam
No in-app purchases
Nowsta
No in-app purchases
