# Namely vs Namely Time 2.0

The clearest difference is rating: Namely at 4.7 against Namely Time 2.0's 1.7. Namely also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Namely holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Namely has 2.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, Namely Time 2.0 every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Namely | Namely Time 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namely/id1053112477/reviews)** | [1.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namely-time-20/id1590927940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Namely Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596924805) | [Data Management Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422414264) |

## What reviewers say

### Namely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namely/id1053112477)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to access company information
- 💡 Convenient PTO requests
- 🚀 Seamless call/text functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to website
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- ⚠️ Requires login every time

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Namely Time 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namely-time-20/id1590927940)

This app allows employees to easily clock in and out with a streamlined interface. It offers an offline mode for use in remote locations and includes location-based features for access control.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out, Streamlined interface, Offline mode, Geofencing, Geolocation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Namely free?

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

### Is Namely Time 2.0 free?

Namely Time 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Namely or Namely Time 2.0?

Namely is rated higher. Namely averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Namely Time 2.0 averages 1.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Namely or Namely Time 2.0 have ads?

Neither Namely nor Namely Time 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Namely or Namely Time 2.0?

Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, and Namely Time 2.0 every 18 months. Most recently, Namely was updated on October 21, 2026 and Namely Time 2.0 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.*