# BrightHR vs TPI View

The clearest difference is ads: TPI View at none against BrightHR's shown. TPI View also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). BrightHR's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 31%) and ratings volume (165 vs 4). On price 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.

BrightHR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BrightHR has 165 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of BrightHR's written reviews are positive against 31% of TPI View's.

BrightHR ships an update every 5 days, TPI View every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrightHR | TPI View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighthr/id1031619349/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpi-view/id1388259446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 148 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BrightHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031619348) | [C-Cubed](https://appshunter.io/developer/426768181) |

## What reviewers say

### BrightHR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighthr/id1031619349)

This app simplifies HR tasks by allowing instant communication of attendance, sickness, and holidays. It provides secure access to important documents and notifications for changes, streamlining HR processes for both employees and managers.

**Highlights:** Instant attendance communication, Update sickness and holidays, Secure 24/7 access, HR info and time off in pocket, Shift and rota access, Document upload and access, Performance tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for booking holidays
- 🚀 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful HR system
- 👍 Great for managing staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Frequent log-outs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 💰 Overpriced for the features
- 💰 Difficult to cancel/get out of contracts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to enter emergency contact info
- Booked leave disappearing after app outage
- Unable to update/delete leave requests
- Clocking in/out feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration for shifts and leave
- Dedicated leave types (sick, personal, etc.)
- Improved rota/schedule view
- Communication features between staff
- Dark mode option


### TPI View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpi-view/id1388259446)

This app enables gas engineers to connect their smartphones to TPI's Smart Probes. It supports various probes for gas analysis, temperature measurement, and manometer readings, streamlining on-site data collection and interaction.

**Highlights:** Connects to TPI Smart Probes, Supports FGA, Temperature, and Manometer probes, Smartphone integration for data collection, Designed for gas engineers, Compatible with DC710, SP341, SP1000, SP620, 608BT probes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrightHR free?

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

### Is TPI View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BrightHR or TPI View?

BrightHR is rated higher. BrightHR averages 4.8 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while TPI View averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do BrightHR or TPI View have ads?

BrightHR shows ads; TPI View does not.

### Which is updated more often, BrightHR or TPI View?

BrightHR ships an update every 5 days, and TPI View every 2 weeks. Most recently, BrightHR was updated on October 26, 2026 and TPI View on October 24, 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.*