Sidekicker vs EmpLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidekicker
This application allows approved workers to easily find and manage job opportunities. Users can receive, review, and apply for available positions through an intuitive interface. It serves as a direct link to employment listings for those already registered with the platform.
- Receive job offers
- Review job details
- Apply for jobs
- Manage applications
- Access employer invitations
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FOR WORKERS Please note, you must be invited by Sidekicker or your employer before you can access jobs. The app makes it easy for you to receive, review, apply for and manage jobs. Head to sidekicker.com if you’re interested in registering to become a worker on Sidekicker. FOR HIRERS This app is available to workers only. Head to sidekicker.com if you’re looking to hire casual and temporary staff or find tech solutions to better run your own casual and temporary staff.
EmpLive
This app offers a mobile self-service portal for employees to manage daily work tasks. Features include clocking in/out, managing shifts, submitting leave requests, and blocking unavailable days. Employers can customize available modules and use push notifications for important updates.
- Clock in/out of shifts
- Manage shift offers and requests
- Submit leave requests
- Block unavailable workdays
- Review and submit timesheets
- Receive push notifications
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EmpLive is a mobile self-service app that helps employees manage everyday work tasks anytime, anywhere. Available features depend on the modules enabled by your employer and may include: Clock In & Out – Quickly start and finish shifts. Rosters – View upcoming shifts and manage shift offers, swaps, and vacant shift requests. Leave – Submit leave requests and attach supporting documents where required. Timesheets – Review or create and submit timesheets. Unavailability – Record the days and times you are unavailable to work. Push Notifications – Receive important updates, shift offers, reminders, roster changes, and cancellations. Missing a feature? Contact your employer to request access to additional modules. Need help? If you encounter an issue, please contact your employer so they can raise a support request on your behalf.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidekicker at 60% against EmpLive's 15%. Sidekicker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Sidekicker ships an update fortnightly, EmpLive every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidekicker | EmpLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews — better | 14.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Sidekicker Group | WFS Australia Pty Limited |
Customer experience
Sidekicker
EmpLive
Bugs and requests
Sidekicker
Reported bugs
12 issues- Cannot login via app despite correct credentials
- Password works on website but not in app
- Auto-logout without ability to log back in
- Job filters not working properly
- Password reset links redirect to wrong pages
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- App only works on WiFi, not on data/roaming
- Login button greyed out and unresponsive
- Duplicate and false job notifications
- App crashes when applying for jobs
- Frequent forced logouts requiring re-authentication
- Job listings show unavailable positions
- Unclickable email links for password reset
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to filter jobs by specific dates
- Search functionality for specific employers
- Bulk job passing/deletion option
- Ability to view past job details and ratings
- Job history with company feedback
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- Multiple shift acceptance with choice option
- Improved notification system with direct job links
- Dark mode option
EmpLive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sidekicker
No in-app purchases
EmpLive
No in-app purchases
