# UKG Ready vs ShiftFlow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShiftFlow at 89% against UKG Ready's 38%. ShiftFlow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). UKG Ready's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (51K vs 2.3K). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. UKG Ready asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShiftFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UKG Ready has 51K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of UKG Ready's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

UKG Ready ships an update every 2 months, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UKG Ready | ShiftFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukg-ready/id1231506825/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UKG INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795651722) | [Pixnbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930234929) |

## What reviewers say

### UKG Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukg-ready/id1231506825)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Manage HR, payroll, talent, and timekeeping tasks on the go. Clock in/out, check pay, request time off, and enroll in benefits. Managers can also adjust schedules, conduct performance reviews, and approve requests.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out of shifts, Check pay stubs, Request time off, Enroll in benefits, Manage team schedules, Approve requests, Performance reviews

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient time card tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring schedule and hours
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky and unfriendly UI
- 🐛 Frequent log-outs and password changes
- 🐛 Unreliable and glitchy
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Frequent log-outs
- Inability to correct missed punches
- Scheduling and timesheet issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to stay logged in
- Simpler clock in/out process
- Better scheduling and time tracking features
- Improved mobile experience
- More user-friendly interface


### ShiftFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008)

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, Smart shift scheduling and availability management, One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF), Job code and earnings tracking, Time off management, Team chat and messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Single User Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Welcome Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 Users Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 Users Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Personal Single User Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Up to 15 Users Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 Users Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Team Annual Mid Trial Offer | $199.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 5 Users Yearly | $250.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 🔒 Secure with GPS and selfie check-in
- 💰 Helpful for payroll and invoicing
- 🤝 Enhances team collaboration and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after trial period
- 🐛 Occasional login and account issues
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. scheduling)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after extended use
- Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

**Requested features**

- Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
- Mileage tracking functionality
- Improved group management and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UKG Ready free?

UKG Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShiftFlow free?

ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UKG Ready or ShiftFlow?

ShiftFlow is rated higher. UKG Ready averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while ShiftFlow averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do UKG Ready or ShiftFlow have ads?

Neither UKG Ready nor ShiftFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UKG Ready or ShiftFlow?

UKG Ready ships an update every 2 months, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, UKG Ready was updated on September 24, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*