Pleo vs Bob HR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pleo
This app streamlines business spending by providing company cards for teams and real-time visibility for finance. It automates expense reporting and reimbursements, saving time and reducing manual processes for businesses of all sizes.
- Company cards (physical/virtual)
- Instant receipt capture
- Automated reimbursements
- Real-time spending visibility
- Spending limit controls
- Invoice tracking
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Your business expenses, streamlined. Welcome to Pleo, Europe's leading business spend platform. Trusted by 40,000+ companies across Europe, we give you everything you need to spend, submit, and get reimbursed, built for how your business works. No extra tools. No expense report headaches. No waiting until payday to get your money back. For you Spend instantly with a physical or virtual Pleo card. Snap a receipt in seconds and ditch manual expense reports forever. Get reimbursed quickly, without waiting for the next payroll cycle. Track your money and see exactly what you've spent and where. For your finance team Real-time visibility across every single transaction. Smart spend limits, approval flows, and budgets all in one place. Accounts payable managed smoothly from purchase to payment. Direct sync with your existing accounting system. Automated reconciliation so month-end closing takes minutes, not days. How it works Make a purchase, snap your receipt, and you're done. Your finance team sees it instantly. No chasing, no spreadsheets, no surprises at month-end. Pleo is available across 16 European markets. Fully regulated and built to scale with your business.
Bob HR
Access HR functions from your mobile device. View company updates, manage time off, submit timesheets, and connect with colleagues. Stay informed and productive on the go.
- View company homepage
- Post and react to company updates
- Clock in/out and manage timesheets
- Request and manage time off
- Sign documents
- Search employee directory
- Manage tasks and performance reviews
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Bob's mobile app provides a seamless HR experience on the go. With Bob’s app, you can: • View your company’s homepage • Post and react to Shoutouts, Kudos and polls • See new joiners, birthdays and work anniversaries • Clock in and out manually or quick fix • Submit your timesheet • Request and manage time off • Submit a time off request, see if it’s approved or declined • Review or sign a document • Manage your timesheet • See which coworkers are available or on leave • Search the employee directory and org chart • Connect with your colleagues • Update personal information in your profile • Access important company links • Manage and complete tasks • Review and complete performance reviews • Explore your company's open positions: Apply or refer a friend
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Bob HR at free against Pleo's freemium. Bob HR also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 191). Pleo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pleo against 4.7 for Bob HR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bob HR has 1.5K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Pleo's written reviews are positive against 30% of Bob HR's.
Pleo ships an update weekly, Bob HR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pleo | Bob HR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (191 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 30.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 191 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pleo Technologies ApS | Hi Bob Ltd |
Customer experience
Pleo
Bob HR
User reviews
Pleo
From 191 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth and efficient expense management
- 👍 Helpful customer support
- 🔒 Secure payment system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔑 Unreliable login and authentication issues
- 📤 Difficulty uploading receipts and documents
Bob HR
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Convenient for managing work tasks
- 💡 Helpful for team coordination and communication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to web version
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔒 Login and password issues
Bugs and requests
Pleo
Reported bugs
4 issues- Missing 'New Expense' button
- Disappearing receipt upload button
- Inconsistent behavior with Face ID/Touch ID
- Expenses not syncing properly across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable expense categories
- Integration with accounting software
- Ability to split expenses between personal and business
- Real-time balance visibility on the card
Bob HR
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to submit leave requests
- Payslips not accessible through the app
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view team's time off and schedules
- Improved calendar and holiday management
- Integration with other work tools and platforms
- Customizable notification settings
In-app purchases
Pleo
No in-app purchases
Bob HR
No in-app purchases








