QSROnline Scheduling vs Employee Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QSROnline Scheduling
Access your work schedule on the go with this application. It allows you to view upcoming shifts and request time off. Requires your manager to use the QSROnline Scheduler system.
- View upcoming work schedules
- Request time off
- Access schedules anywhere
- View coworker schedules
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View your work schedules anytime, anywhere with QSROnline's Scheduling App! Download our app to instantly view your upcoming work schedule. In order to use the QSROnline Scheduling App: 1. Your scheduling manager must use QSROnline Scheduler to create and manage your work schedule. 2. Your manager must setup your account by entering your phone number into QSROnline. QSROnline Scheduling supports iOS 10.3 or higher.
Employee Central
Manage your work schedule, update your availability, and request changes to your shifts. This app facilitates seamless communication and coordination for restaurant employees.
- View work schedule
- Manage availability
- Request schedule changes
- Swap shifts
- Employee coordination
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Allows restaurant employees to view their work schedule, manage their availability, request changes, swap shifts and much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QSROnline Scheduling at 4.1 against Employee Central's 2.3. QSROnline Scheduling also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 123). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QSROnline Scheduling holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QSROnline Scheduling has 1.2K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of QSROnline Scheduling's written reviews are positive against 13% of Employee Central's.
QSROnline Scheduling ships an update monthly, Employee Central every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QSROnline Scheduling | Employee Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.3 (123 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews — better | 12.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 123 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Travis Anderson | Decision Logic |
Customer experience
QSROnline Scheduling
Employee Central
User reviews
QSROnline Scheduling
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient access to schedule
- 💡 Ability to view coworkers' schedules
- 👍 Straightforward request off feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Constant log-outs requiring re-login
- 🐛 Unreliable verification code/call delivery
- 🐛 Slow loading and unresponsive at times
Employee Central
From 123 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great (mentioned multiple times)
- ✅ Easy to use (mentioned once)
- 🚀 Real-time updates to shift changes (mentioned once)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly signed out
- 🐛 Difficulty logging back in
- 🐛 Forgot password not working
- 🐛 App not loading
- 🐛 App uses high CPU
Bugs and requests
QSROnline Scheduling
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to load schedule data
- Verification process often doesn't work
- Notifications not clearing properly
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with calendar apps
- Add messaging/communication features
- Expand visibility beyond 2-week schedule
- Improve shift trading/coverage functionality
- Provide more detailed schedule information
Employee Central
Reported bugs
9 issues- Signs user out frequently
- Unable to log back in after sign out
- Forgot password/reset link not received
- App not loading or showing errors on login
- App not loading at all
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- App uses excessive CPU and drains battery
- Laggy performance when scrolling
- Pop-up messages can't be closed, blocking schedule view
- Inconsistent notification delivery for messages and schedule posts
Requested features
8 requests- Add a way to see previously scheduled shifts
- Implement a 'remember me' option
- Add notifications for incoming messages
- Add notifications for schedule posts
- Allow viewing everyone's schedule
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- Add iCal link for calendar sync
- Improve handling of messages/schedules on smaller screens
- Add a sign-up option
In-app purchases
QSROnline Scheduling
No in-app purchases
Employee Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QSROnline Scheduling free?
Is Employee Central free?
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