Comparison

WorkJam vs UKG Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • View schedule and shifts
  • Manage shift swaps
  • Connect with manager and co-workers
  • Access updates and tasks
  • Get recognized for work
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

UKG Pro

This mobile app provides employees with secure access to HR information, time tracking, and goal setting. Managers can manage requests, approve timecards, and gain insights through reports. It aims to enhance productivity and engagement for a better work experience.

Highlights
  • View and update HR and pay information
  • Clock in/out and track time
  • Manage time off requests
  • Set and track professional goals
  • Engage and chat with teammates
  • Manage employee requests and timecards (for managers)
Currently charting
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Say hello to the mobile work experience built to help you thrive at work. Simple and intuitive by design, the UKG Pro mobile app gives you instant, secure access to relevant employee information, tools, and insights helping you stay productive and engaged on the go. From clocking time and flexing schedules to checking pay and setting aspirational goals, you’ll discover how delightful work can be. As an employee, you’ll be able to: • View and update personal HR and pay information • View your organization chart • Calculate take-home pay based on different “what-if” scenarios • Clock in and out of work • Track time and approve timecards • Manage time off requests • Set and track professional goals • Engage and chat with teammates, teams, and groups • Create and join employee resource groups focused on work, hobbies, interests, and more • Let your voice be heard through pulse surveys and celebrate achievements We’ve made it easy for people managers to truly manage in the moment letting you: • Take action in real-time from push notifications • Manage employee requests • Manage timecard exceptions, approval, and sign-off • Gain insight with reports and dashboards • Review and track employee goals • Communicate and engage with employees on a one-on-one basis or as a team Please note, the UKG Pro mobile app is only available to authorized customers of UKG. Your organization must enable access to the mobile app and some features may need to be enabled by your admin.

Screenshots

WorkJam4 screens
UKG Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: UKG Pro at 310K against WorkJam's 23K. UKG Pro also leads on chart position (#14 vs #127) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WorkJam against 4.7 for UKG Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UKG Pro has 310K 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 10% of UKG Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WorkJam versus UKG Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkJamUKG Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings)4.7 (310K ratings)
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews — better9.7% of reviews
Number of ratings23K310K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#127#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorkJam Inc.UKG INC.

Customer experience

WorkJam

All ratings23,296 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative73.0%

UKG Pro

All ratings309,542 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews3,304 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative84.2%

User reviews

WorkJam

From 23K App Store ratings

What 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

UKG Pro

From 310K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient all-in-one app
  • 🔒 Secure with 2FA

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
  • 🔑 Difficult login process
  • 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI

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

UKG Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Face ID/biometrics not working
  • Repeated log-outs and loss of login info
  • Blank screens and loading issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar view for schedules
  • Ability to swap/pick up shifts
  • Improved payslip breakdown

In-app purchases

None

WorkJam

No in-app purchases

None

UKG Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WorkJam free?
WorkJam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UKG Pro free?
UKG Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WorkJam or UKG Pro?
WorkJam and UKG Pro are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 310K ratings respectively.
Do WorkJam or UKG Pro have ads?
Neither WorkJam nor UKG Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkJam or UKG Pro?
WorkJam ships an update weekly, and UKG Pro weekly. Most recently, WorkJam was updated on October 6, 2026 and UKG Pro on October 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, WorkJam or UKG Pro?
WorkJam currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and UKG Pro at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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