Calamari vs EquityHR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calamari
This app helps businesses manage employee time off, track work hours, and centralize team information. It allows for easy leave requests, real-time work hour tracking with geofencing options, and access to employee data and key HR information.
- Manage absences and remote work
- Request and approve leave
- Track work hours in real-time
- Geofencing for time logging
- Store and access employee documents
- Monitor team events and work styles
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Join 130,000+ employees who streamline their work with Calamari! Our app is a comprehensive solution for managing absences, tracking work hours, and keeping employee data in one place. To use the app, you need a Calamari account. Sign up at calamari.io and try it for free! Time Off – manage absences and remote work • Request and approve leave and remote work in seconds, with a comment or attachment. • Check your leave history and balance in real time. • Check the team calendar before you plan a meeting. • As a manager, approve multiple requests at once. Time & Attendance – precise time tracking • Track hours with the start/stop/break clock – now also from Apple Watch. • Manually add and edit hours if your company allows flexible tracking. • As a manager, set up work-time logging zones (geofencing) in the app. • Track time by project and task. • Clock in automatically with iBeacon, or scan a QR code or NFC card at a KIOSK. • Get notified about late clock-ins or an unfinished workday. • Use home-screen widgets for quick access. • Check and end your shift right from the lock screen and Dynamic Island. Core HR – everything about your team • Scan and store documents – no more paper forms. • Stay on top of birthdays, work anniversaries, and other key dates. • Check colleagues' contact details and other info. • Discover your team's work style and interests with the Work with me feature. Built for everyday convenience and security • Sign in with one account via SSO (Microsoft 365 / Google). • Set push notifications for dozens of events – requests, timesheet changes, documents, or performance review updates. • Your dashboard shows what matters: requests, absences, birthdays, and your work time. • Available in 17 languages, with dark and light mode. • Data is encrypted, and Calamari is GDPR-compliant. The mobile app covers your everyday needs – leave, time tracking, and employee data. Full policy configuration, reporting, and the Performance Reviews module are available in the Calamari web app, under the same account. Scheduling is coming soon, too. Manage your team smarter and save time with Calamari!
EquityHR
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EquityHR is designed to simplify your human resources management. With features that allow you to manage payroll, track employee performance, and organize recruiting processes, this app enables seamless collaboration within your team. Improve your HR practice through an intuitive interface that prioritizes efficiency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Calamari at every 8 days against EquityHR's every 13 months. EquityHR's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Calamari ships an update every 8 days, EquityHR every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calamari | EquityHR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (174 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hubert Lisek | Equity HR, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Calamari
No in-app purchases
EquityHR
No in-app purchases









