QSROnline Scheduling vs ESS 41
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QSROnline Scheduling
Access your work shifts on the go with this mobile tool. View your upcoming schedule instantly, provided your manager uses the associated scheduling system and has set up your account.
- View work schedules
- Access anytime, anywhere
- Instant schedule viewing
- Manager-controlled scheduling
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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.
ESS 41
Manage your work schedule, request time off, and trade shifts with colleagues. This app allows you to view your timecard, update availability, and even clock in and out using geofencing technology.
- View schedule
- Request day-off & time-off
- Perform Shift Trade
- Bid on open shifts
- View timecard
- Update availability
- Geofence enabled mobile clock
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With ESS app, team members can: · View schedule · Request day-off & time-off · Perform Shift Trade with teammates · Bid on open shifts or request additional shifts · View timecard · Update availability and get shifts accordingly · Request for alternate work locations · Clock your work hours using Geofence enabled mobile clock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QSROnline Scheduling at 4.1 against ESS 41's 1.4. QSROnline Scheduling also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 3%). ESS 41's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of QSROnline Scheduling's written reviews are positive against 3% of ESS 41's.
QSROnline Scheduling ships an update monthly, ESS 41 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QSROnline Scheduling | ESS 41 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.2K ratings) — better | 1.4 (3.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews — better | 3.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Travis Anderson | Reflexis Systems Inc |
Customer experience
QSROnline Scheduling
ESS 41
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
ESS 41
From 3.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for viewing work schedule
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 📆 Ability to sync with calendar
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔑 Requires manual login every time
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 📱 Incompatible with some devices
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
ESS 41
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login errors and inability to log in
- Schedules not displaying correctly
- Sync issues with calendar
- Crashing on certain device models
Requested features
4 requests- Push notifications for schedule changes
- Ability to request time off directly in the app
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Support for biometric login (Face ID, Touch ID)
In-app purchases
QSROnline Scheduling
No in-app purchases
ESS 41
No in-app purchases
