# WorkJam vs Workforce Tools

WorkJam and Workforce Tools both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Workforce Tools's written reviews are positive against 17% of WorkJam's. Workforce Tools also leads on ratings volume (119K vs 23K) and device support (4 vs 2). WorkJam's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WorkJam against 4.8 for Workforce Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workforce Tools has 119K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of WorkJam's written reviews are positive against 41% of Workforce Tools's.

WorkJam ships an update weekly, Workforce Tools monthly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkJam | Workforce Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workjam/id1023931013/reviews) | **[4.8 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workforce-tools/id1393900086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **119K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WorkJam Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023931012) | [The Home Depot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342527642) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workjam/id1023931013)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** View schedule and shifts, Manage shift swaps, Connect with manager and co-workers, Access updates and tasks, Get recognized for work

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to have schedules, messaging, and shift swaps in one app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for managing work schedules and communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔑 Frequent log-outs and login issues
- 📆 Lack of calendar integration or export options

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent shift information and scheduling issues
- Messaging and notification problems
- Frequent crashes and login failures
- Inability to approve timecards within the app

**Requested features**

- Add calendar sync or export functionality
- Improve notification system and customization
- Optimize app performance and stability
- Provide more detailed shift information at a glance


### Workforce Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workforce-tools/id1393900086)

Access time cards, review schedules, and submit time off requests from a single, centralized mobile experience. This app integrates with your existing workforce management system for a seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** View time cards, Review schedules, Submit time off requests, Centralized experience, Integrates with workforce management systems, Configurable for seamless experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly
- 🚀 Easily to check my schedule
- 🚀 Convenient tool for checking schedule and requesting time off
- 🚀 Helpful in preparing for events and appointments
- 🚀 Keeps me informed about my schedule and paycheck

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant logging out issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance, frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to stay logged in
- 🐛 Slow or unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent login experience

**Reported bugs**

- Page expired error during login
- Inability to load the app or login screen
- Shifts not loading in the 'Exchange' tab
- Call-out option not working consistently
- Incompatibility with some devices or software updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync schedule with calendar apps
- Option to view partial day off requests
- Ability to add badge to Apple Wallet
- Improved calendar view with better visual distinction between work and off days
- Access to occurrence history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkJam free?

WorkJam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workforce Tools free?

Workforce Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WorkJam or Workforce Tools?

Workforce Tools is rated higher. WorkJam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Workforce Tools averages 4.8 from 119K ratings.

### Do WorkJam or Workforce Tools have ads?

Neither WorkJam nor Workforce Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkJam or Workforce Tools?

WorkJam ships an update weekly, and Workforce Tools monthly. Most recently, WorkJam was updated on October 6, 2026 and Workforce Tools on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*