Comparison

RealStaff vs Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

RealStaff

This app connects healthcare professionals to available shifts and offers same-day pay. Clinicians can choose when and where to work, upload timeslips for immediate payment, and securely store credentials. It provides access to thousands of shifts across multiple states with 24/7 customer support.

Highlights
  • Find open healthcare shifts
  • Choose your own schedule
  • Same-day pay after every shift
  • Secure credential storage
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Shift notifications
Features
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RealStaff Mobile connects you to work… with fast pay options available. Why RealStaff? Because work should be flexible, fast, and rewarding, no matter your industry. RealStaff Mobile empowers professionals across healthcare, light industrial, hospitality, and more by putting opportunities directly in your hands. Choose when and where you want to work, with access to agencies that offer NstantPay pay options after your shift. What you can do with RealStaff: - Access thousands of open shifts across multiple industries - Choose jobs that fit your schedule and lifestyle - Get paid quickly, with same-day pay available through select agencies - Store your credentials and documents securely in one place - Receive real-time notifications for new opportunities near you - Work for multiple agencies within a single app RealStaff Mobile uses notifications to alert you of available work, your camera to upload time slips for faster pay processing, and location services to verify shifts and support timely payments. Whether you're a clinician, warehouse associate, dental hygienist, hospitality worker, or skilled professional, RealStaff gives you the freedom to work on your terms.

About

Clipboard

Find and apply for healthcare and education jobs with flexible scheduling. Get paid quickly after completing shifts and choose your preferred workplaces. Enjoy control over your work-life balance.

Highlights
  • Apply for jobs on a secure platform
  • Instant pay after shifts
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Book preferred shifts (AM, PM, NOC)
  • Choose preferred workplaces
  • Work-life balance focus
Features
Currently charting
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Start Working Now: Apply, onboard, and start picking up shifts fast. Get Paid Fast with Instant Pay: Work shifts and get paid within minutes for a small fee or within a few days for free. Make Your Own Schedule: Choose when, where, and how often you work. Pick the Shifts You Want: Browse AM, PM, overnight (NOC), and custom shifts that fit your goals. Work Where You Want: Access opportunities at workplaces you choose, with new shifts added regularly. Take Control of Your Work and Pay: Use your credentials to unlock flexibility, faster pay, and more control over your career. Background Location: Used to notify you of nearby shifts and track proximity as your shift approaches. Required for live tracking and ETAs. Continued use may impact battery life.

Screenshots

RealStaff4 screens
Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Clipboard at #27 against RealStaff's unranked. Clipboard also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 4K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RealStaff against 4.6 for Clipboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clipboard has 23K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
RealStaff versus Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealStaffClipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better4.6 (23K ratings)
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews — better40.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4K23K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCHEDULE APP, LLCClipboard Health

Customer experience

RealStaff

All ratings3,954 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative51.8%

Clipboard

All ratings22,804 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews566 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative54.1%

User reviews

RealStaff

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Flexible scheduling
  • 💰 Daily pay
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🤗 Caring customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app glitches and bugs
  • ⏱️ Delayed shift notifications
  • 💳 Issues with payment processing
  • 📉 Lack of available shifts

Clipboard

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Instant pay
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Ability to pick up own shifts
  • 👍 Good shifts available
  • 👍 Friendly staff at facilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Attendance policy issues
  • 💰 Low pay rates
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🤔 Unfair deactivation/suspension of accounts
  • 🤔 Facilities cancel shifts without notice

Bugs and requests

RealStaff

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Inability to see or accept available shifts
  • Problems with clocking in/out
  • Delayed or missing pay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve notification system
  • Provide more detailed shift information
  • Expand facility coverage
  • Streamline onboarding process

Clipboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when zooming in/out of map
  • Timesheet verification delays
  • Incorrect pay rates displayed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add sitter positions
  • Improve communication and transparency
  • Implement more empathetic attendance policies

In-app purchases

None

RealStaff

No in-app purchases

None

Clipboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealStaff free?
RealStaff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clipboard free?
Clipboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealStaff or Clipboard?
RealStaff is rated higher. RealStaff averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Clipboard averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do RealStaff or Clipboard have ads?
Neither RealStaff nor Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealStaff or Clipboard?
RealStaff ships an update fortnightly, and Clipboard fortnightly. Most recently, RealStaff was updated on October 24, 2026 and Clipboard on October 26, 2026.

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