Comparison

Push Employee vs PHSS

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

Head to head
About

Push Employee

This app allows employees to manage their work schedules, communicate with managers, and submit requests for time off or shift swaps. It provides real-time updates and notifications for schedule changes, ensuring staff are always informed.

Highlights
  • Real-time schedule viewing
  • Clock in/out functionality
  • Time off requests
  • Shift swap requests
  • Manager-employee messaging
  • Schedule change notifications
Features
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Manage and view schedules in real-time, streamline communication between managers and staff, and request time off or shift swaps with the Push Employee App. Features include: • Mobile access to clock ins, schedules, time off and shift swap requests. • Real-time schedule change notifications. • Daily schedule updates for scheduled employees. • Submit time-off requests and weekly availability. • Shift swap and release functionality for employees. • Message Center for manager and employee communication. NOTE: Push Employee requires a registered and valid user account.

About

PHSS

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PHSS is an all-in-one employee management system designed to simplify HR operations and improve productivity across your organization. Whether you're managing a small team or an entire enterprise, PHSS gives you the tools you need to efficiently manage attendance, shifts, tasks, and employee records in one seamless platform.

Screenshots

Push Employee4 screens
PHSS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PHSS at 13.4 against Push Employee's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Push Employee ships an update every 2 months, PHSS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Push Employee versus PHSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPush EmployeePHSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPush Technologies IncINVORG Inc.

Bugs and requests

Push Employee

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • App closes when sending messages
  • Notifications not set up by default
  • App crashes when trying to send messages
  • Login issues after password reset
  • Time off requests disappear
Show 26 more
  • App crashes randomly
  • Messages unreadable
  • Thrown back to login page
  • Crashes on attempt to select recipients
  • App not opening
  • Wrong password errors
  • Cannot log in
  • Schedule doesn't load on main screen
  • Clocking in/out issues
  • Cannot clock in more than once
  • Paystub tab no longer appears
  • Email paystub info is incomplete
  • Missing buttons for paystub access
  • App is telling me to update when it's already updated
  • Cannot see shift changes
  • Cannot see hours worked
  • Cannot save availability
  • Cannot see start and finish times
  • Cannot see hours worked per day/week
  • Cannot request time off
  • Stuck on current date for time off requests
  • Logged out and cannot log back in
  • App crashes on any menu button press
  • Unresponsive most times
  • Clock in/out system doesn't always work
  • Shift release/swap visibility issues

Requested features

23 requests
  • Option to separate schedules
  • Prompt users to set up notifications
  • Ability to view paystubs at any time
  • Option to stay logged in
  • Dark mode
Show 18 more
  • Sync with Google Calendar
  • Sync with iCal
  • More language options
  • View calendar in classic view
  • Push notifications for messages/schedules
  • Cleaner messaging page
  • Section to monitor hours and pay
  • Ability to see comments on past shifts
  • Face ID option for login
  • MacBook availability
  • Calendar synchronization on laptop
  • Better location services
  • Ability to see hours worked
  • Ability to see sign in/out times
  • Ability to see pay stub on app
  • Staff list with contact information
  • Messaging capabilities within the app
  • Improved shift release/swap visibility

PHSS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Push Employee

No in-app purchases

None

PHSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Push Employee free?
Push Employee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PHSS free?
PHSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Push Employee or PHSS have ads?
Neither Push Employee nor PHSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Push Employee or PHSS?
Push Employee ships an update every 2 months, and PHSS every 3 months. Most recently, Push Employee was updated on September 22, 2026 and PHSS on September 4, 2026.

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