Comparison

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling vs Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

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

Head to head
About

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

Streamline employee scheduling and time tracking with this app. Managers can create schedules, communicate with staff, and manage time off. Employees can view their schedules, request time off, and track their hours.

Highlights
  • Create work schedules quickly
  • GPS time clock and timesheets
  • Forecast labor to sales
  • Assign shifts and allow pickups
  • Direct and group messaging
  • Approve/deny time off requests
  • Export for payroll
Features
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Employee scheduling app with GPS time clock and timesheets. With ZoomShift, you can create work schedules in minutes, forecast labor to sales, and feel confident that everyone will show up when they are supposed to. Features: FOR MANAGERS * Assign shifts to employees * Create shifts that employees can pickup * Send direct messages and group messages to your employees * Share events with your staff * Notify your employees with push, SMS and email when changes are made to your schedule * Use weekly schedule templates to make schedules faster * Approve and deny time off requests * View no show and missed punches * Export for payroll * Track overtime * See who’s working and who is available to call-in FOR EMPLOYEES * View work schedules and events * See who you are working with * Request and manage shift drops * Request and manage time off This app is free as a part of your ZoomShift subscription. Employees: Ask your manager to invite you to join their schedule so you can login to the app. Managers: Create an account and invite your employees to claim their account.

About

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

This app helps manage mobile teams by tracking work hours, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. It features GPS location tracking for clock-in/out, project-based time logging, and crew messaging for efficient communication and labor cost monitoring.

Highlights
  • Clock in and out tracking
  • GPS-based attendance
  • Shift scheduling
  • Project time logging
  • Paycheck calculator
  • Crew messaging
Features
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Employee Link – Timesheet App, Work Hours Tracker, and Shift Scheduler Employee Link is the all-in-one timesheet app and work hours tracker designed for managing mobile teams, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. This hours tracker app includes a powerful clock in and out system, GPS location tracking, and smart schedule planning tools. Key Features: ・Timesheet app for accurate clock in and out tracking ・Work hours tracker with detailed shift logs and overtime tracking ・Smart shift scheduler with visual calendar and task assignments ・GPS-based attendance tracking for on-site verification ・Paycheck calculator to estimate gross pay and hours worked ・Project-based time logging for labor cost monitoring ・Built-in crew messaging for real-time communication ・Push notifications for schedule updates and task reminders ・Exportable timesheets and payroll summaries (PDF/email) ・Simple time clock interface for field employees ・Free hours tracker app with no hidden fees Why Choose This Timesheet and Scheduling App? Employee Link offers everything needed to manage workforce scheduling and time tracking in one place. From GPS-enabled clock in and out to a complete hours tracker and timesheet manager, this app simplifies labor management and improves team productivity. Ideal for field teams, contractors, and mobile workforces. Who Should Use This Work Hours Tracker App? ・Teams needing a reliable timesheet app for daily clock ins ・Managers looking for a visual shift scheduler and crew planner ・Businesses tracking time by project and calculating labor costs ・Field workers needing a quick and simple time clock tool ・Employers wanting to organize timesheets for easy payroll Start organizing your mobile workforce with the leading timesheet and hours tracker app. Download Employee Link to manage shifts, track hours, and simplify payroll – all in one app. Privacy Policy https://www.employeelinkapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.employeelinkapp.com/terms

Screenshots

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling4 screens
Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink at 4.8 against ZoomShift Employee Scheduling's 2.8. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 60) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). ZoomShift Employee Scheduling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ZoomShift Employee Scheduling asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink has 1.9K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ZoomShift Employee Scheduling's written reviews are positive against 69% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling ships an update every 5 weeks, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZoomShift Employee Scheduling versus Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoomShift Employee SchedulingWork Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (60 ratings)4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoomShiftMorgan Trudeau

Customer experience

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

All ratings60 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative30.4%

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

All ratings1,862 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

From 60 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for managing schedules
  • 👍 Convenient for employees
  • 👍 Good communication tool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent logging out
  • 🐛 App glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Difficulty refreshing data
  • 🐛 Inconsistent schedule updates
  • 🐛 Poor app development

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive app
  • 💡 Great features
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Straightforward

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔒 Impossible to cancel until recently
  • 🔒 Overcharged for subscription
  • 🔒 Lacking features (e.g., sick/vacation time)

Bugs and requests

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App not loading or crashing
  • Unable to clock in/out
  • Schedules not updating in real-time
  • Auto-logging out frequently
  • Login issues
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  • Server communication issues
  • Shift times and locations randomly changing
  • App not showing schedule
  • Discussion platform not working
  • App not allowing clock in until location is found

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add Face ID or keychain login
  • Improve data refresh functionality
  • Allow employees to see timesheets and time clock
  • Add monthly calendar view
  • Enable swipe between days
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  • Improve discussion/messaging interface
  • Show available shifts clearly
  • Add total hours worked per day/week
  • Fix shift template display

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chat messenger not working on iPad
  • Sign-up process issues (invalid email format)
  • Network errors when inviting employees

Requested features

5 requests
  • Filter reports by employee
  • Whiteboard feature for team communication
  • Notification sounds and indicators
  • Ability to resend employee invite link
  • More advanced reporting and analytics

In-app purchases

None

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

Subscriptions10
  • Core Crew7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Core Crew$9.991 Month
  • Pro Crew7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Core Workforce$19.991 Month
  • Pro Crew$19.991 Month
  • Core Organization$29.991 Month
  • Pro Workforce$39.991 Month
  • Pro Organization$59.991 Month
  • Core Crew$71.991 Year
  • Pro Crew7 Days trial$189.991 Year

Questions

Is ZoomShift Employee Scheduling free?
ZoomShift Employee Scheduling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink free?
Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZoomShift Employee Scheduling or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?
Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is rated higher. ZoomShift Employee Scheduling averages 2.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.
Do ZoomShift Employee Scheduling or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink have ads?
Neither ZoomShift Employee Scheduling nor Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoomShift Employee Scheduling or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?
ZoomShift Employee Scheduling ships an update every 5 weeks, and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZoomShift Employee Scheduling was updated on November 2, 2026 and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink on November 2, 2026.

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