Comparison

Namely vs Safety Observations App | SR

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

Head to head
About

Namely

This all-in-one HR platform allows employees to easily access paystubs, manage time off, and view benefits. It also features a social news feed for company updates and direct communication tools to connect with colleagues.

Highlights
  • View paystubs, benefits, and tax documents
  • Request and manage time off
  • View and approve timesheets
  • Company social news feed
  • Contact coworkers directly
Features
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Ranked No. 1 HR Software for 2019 by Newsweek! Namely is the first all-in-one HR platform that employees actually love to use. FEATURES INCLUDE: View your Paystubs, Benefits, and Tax Documents. Request and manage time off. View and approve time sheets. Post updates, share photos, and see the latest work happenings in your company's social news feed. Look up coworkers to instantly call, text, or email colleagues. ... and much more! --- "Namely nailed it, making an HR platform that's functional and easy to use." —Heather Neisen, Director of Operations & HR, TechnologyAdvice "Namely allows us to seamlessly grow without dropping any data between the cracks. Plus, Namely is just an awesome partner!" —Christine Noonan, HR Manager, The Motley Fool "Having all of your HR information in one place is incredibly powerful." —Scott Heydt, CFO at VaynerMedia --- Getting started: To get the app, your company must be a Namely client and you must have a Namely login. About Namely: Namely is the leading HR, payroll, and benefits platform for mid-sized companies. Simplify everything HR with powerful technology and an intuitive employee experience. Coupled with dedicated account support, every Namely client gets the software and service they need to deliver great human resources and a strong, engaged company culture.

About

Safety Observations App | SR

This app allows employees to quickly and easily record safety observations, both positive and negative, using their smartphone or tablet. Observations can be sent anonymously and used to generate reports for training or to acknowledge positive safety behaviors, fostering greater employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Highlights
  • Record positive and negative safety observations
  • Option to send observations anonymously
  • Attach photos to observations
  • Assign categories and severity ratings
  • Generate PDF reports for training
  • Centralized database for observations
  • Real-time notifications for critical observations
Features
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The Safety Reports Observation App is simple to use and allows employees to quickly and easily record “one-off” safety observations, both positive and negative, using their smartphone, tablet or computer. Now, employees can take their safety into their own hands by having the ability to make quick observations. Employees have the option to send these observations anonymously. Next, our observation app helps you make quick observations in no time at all. Our simple app helps communicate positive or negative observations to whomever. Allowing you to print off PDFs of the reports to train employees on proper safety procedures or award positive safety behaviors. Using this app will help employees become more engaged in safety! It’s like giving them an electronic “Safety Suggestion Box” wherever they go! FEATURES - Take photos - Add severity rating - Assign categories - Identify causal factors - Respond to observations via email - Simple single-screen interface, no training needed - Observations roll up to centralized database - Receive daily, weekly, monthly summary reports - Real-time notification when critical observations are recorded - Includes dashboard page for trending/analyzing your data Privacy Policy: http://www.safety-reports.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SafetyReportsPrivacyPolicy2018.pdf Terms of Use: http://www.safety-reports.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SafetyReportsTermsofUse2018.pdf Please note Safety Observations App | SR, formerly Safety Obs, is a vital module within our comprehensive Safety Reports All in One | SR. Within our Safety Reports All in One App, we offer three subscription tiers: Essentials, Pro, and Enterprise, giving you the option to choose a plan tailored to your safety needs. https://www.safety-reports.com/pricing/ Safety Reports is a key solution offered by Align Technologies, which also offers comprehensive construction asset management and efficient workforce management via busybusy. https://www.safety-reports.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

Namely4 screens
Safety Observations App | SR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Namely at 43% against Safety Observations App | SR's 0%. Namely also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 18) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 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

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

Namely holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Namely has 2.6K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Namely's written reviews are positive against 0% of Safety Observations App | SR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, Safety Observations App | SR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Namely versus Safety Observations App | SR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNamelySafety Observations App | SR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNamely Inc.Safety-Reports.com, Inc.

Customer experience

Namely

All ratings2,551 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative50.0%

Safety Observations App | SR

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Namely

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to update W4 information
  • Profile picture changes not working
  • Automatic logout issues
  • Connectivity problems and dead links

Requested features

4 requests
  • Timesheet and time tracking functionality
  • Ability to view paystubs and tax documents
  • Improved syncing and offline capabilities
  • Landscape mode and iPad support

Safety Observations App | SR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Namely

No in-app purchases

None

Safety Observations App | SR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Namely free?
Namely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safety Observations App | SR free?
Safety Observations App | SR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Namely or Safety Observations App | SR?
Namely is rated higher. Namely averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Safety Observations App | SR averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do Namely or Safety Observations App | SR have ads?
Neither Namely nor Safety Observations App | SR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Namely or Safety Observations App | SR?
Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safety Observations App | SR every 2 months. Most recently, Namely was updated on October 29, 2026 and Safety Observations App | SR on October 26, 2026.

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