# SHRM Certification vs BambooHR Hiring

The clearest difference is rating: SHRM Certification at 4.8 against BambooHR Hiring's 3.9. SHRM Certification also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 146) and device support (3 vs 1). BambooHR Hiring's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SHRM Certification holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHRM Certification has 2.7K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SHRM Certification's written reviews are positive against 30% of BambooHR Hiring's.

SHRM Certification ships an update every 6 months, BambooHR Hiring every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHRM Certification | BambooHR Hiring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrm-certification/id1138438106/reviews)** | [3.9 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboohr-hiring/id1334298219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)](https://appshunter.io/developer/454468239) | [BambooHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/587244052) |

## What reviewers say

### SHRM Certification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrm-certification/id1138438106)

This app helps SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential holders manage their professional development credits. Track completed activities, discover upcoming approved events, and receive notifications for recertification.

**Highlights:** Add professional development credits (PDCs), Track completed activities, Find upcoming approved activities, Search and filter activities by competencies, date, or location, Recertification readiness notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Easy to use
- 👍 Quick and easy way to track and update PDCs
- 🚀 Love the ease and speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues - unable to log in, credentials not recognized
- 🐛 App not working - unable to add credits, get error messages
- 🐛 Inconsistent data between app and website
- 🐛 Unreliable, frequently doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Login not working
- Unable to add credits, get error messages
- Inconsistent data between app and website

**Requested features**

- Improve training/education search functionality
- Add summary/progress view of entered credits
- Fix app support link


### BambooHR Hiring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboohr-hiring/id1334298219)

Streamline your hiring process with this mobile recruiting tool. Review candidates instantly, evaluate resumes, communicate via multiple channels, and collaborate with your team to secure top talent quickly.

**Highlights:** Candidate review, Resume evaluation, Applicant communication (email, phone, text), Team collaboration, Talent acquisition management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Functional for basic tasks
- 👍 Good for reviewing applications
- 👍 Slick overall flow
- 👍 User-friendly desktop ATS parity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues (2FA loop, SSO broken)
- 🐛 Crashing on login
- 🐛 Cannot view resumes/cover letters
- 🐛 Not iPad compatible/scales poorly
- 🐛 Limited functionality compared to desktop

**Reported bugs**

- Login triggers 2FA loop
- SSO login broken for months
- App crashes on Microsoft SSO login
- Cannot view resumes or cover letters
- Ratings do not save

**Requested features**

- Ability to send candidates to talent pools from mobile
- Ability to copy phone number and choose texting app
- Need a Messages center for communications
- Support for iPad
- Texting from within the app recorded in ATS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHRM Certification free?

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

### Is BambooHR Hiring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SHRM Certification or BambooHR Hiring?

SHRM Certification is rated higher. SHRM Certification averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while BambooHR Hiring averages 3.9 from 146 ratings.

### Do SHRM Certification or BambooHR Hiring have ads?

SHRM Certification shows ads; BambooHR Hiring does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHRM Certification or BambooHR Hiring?

SHRM Certification ships an update every 6 months, and BambooHR Hiring every 2 months. Most recently, SHRM Certification was updated on October 29, 2026 and BambooHR Hiring on October 24, 2026.

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