Comparison

BrightHR vs AutoM8

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

Head to head
About

BrightHR

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
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Our innovative and user friendly mobile solution lets colleagues communicate their attendance in an instant. Update sickness, holidays and personal time with a tap of your finger. It will notify your line manager, deliver instant feedback, and even give you access to important documents. Let us take the hassle out of your HR. App features: + Secure, anytime, anywhere access available 24/7 + Your HR info, planned time off and remaining allowance in your pocket + Get notified the moment something changes that matters to you + Shifts and rotas for you and your colleagues on the go + Scan and upload a fit note straight from your bed + Your employees' designated emergency contact details with you at all times + Features to reduce paperwork and simplify holiday requests + Features to track individual performance + And lots, lots more!

About

AutoM8

Features
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AutoM8 is the mobile companion for field engineers and fleet operators running on the AutoM8 platform. Manage your whole working day from your phone - even with no signal. For engineers and installers: - See today’s schedule and job details at a glance - Update job status and capture photos, signatures and proof of work on site - Complete vehicle checks, walkarounds and worksheets - Log timesheets and expenses as you go - Navigate to your next job with live routing For fleet teams: - Live vehicle tracking on an interactive map - Driver behaviour scores and journey history - Compliance tools including tachograph and walkaround checks Built offline-first: capture your work anywhere and it syncs automatically when you are back online. AutoM8 requires an active account provided by your employer or fleet operator.

Screenshots

BrightHR4 screens
AutoM84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AutoM8 at none against BrightHR's shown. AutoM8 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). BrightHR's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrightHR ships an update every 5 days, AutoM8 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BrightHR versus AutoM8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightHRAutoM8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (163 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings163 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrightHRScorpion Automotive Ltd

Bugs and requests

BrightHR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

AutoM8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BrightHR

No in-app purchases

None

AutoM8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrightHR free?
BrightHR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoM8 free?
AutoM8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrightHR or AutoM8 have ads?
BrightHR shows ads; AutoM8 does not.
Which is updated more often, BrightHR or AutoM8?
BrightHR ships an update every 5 days, and AutoM8 fortnightly. Most recently, BrightHR was updated on October 20, 2026 and AutoM8 on October 18, 2026.

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