EmpLive vs Shift Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EmpLive
This app offers a mobile self-service portal for employees to manage daily work tasks. Features include clocking in/out, managing shifts, submitting leave requests, and blocking unavailable days. Employers can customize available modules and use push notifications for important updates.
- Clock in/out of shifts
- Manage shift offers and requests
- Submit leave requests
- Block unavailable workdays
- Review and submit timesheets
- Receive push notifications
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EmpLive is a mobile self-service app that helps employees manage everyday work tasks anytime, anywhere. Available features depend on the modules enabled by your employer and may include: Clock In & Out β Quickly start and finish shifts. Rosters β View upcoming shifts and manage shift offers, swaps, and vacant shift requests. Leave β Submit leave requests and attach supporting documents where required. Timesheets β Review or create and submit timesheets. Unavailability β Record the days and times you are unavailable to work. Push Notifications β Receive important updates, shift offers, reminders, roster changes, and cancellations. Missing a feature? Contact your employer to request access to additional modules. Need help? If you encounter an issue, please contact your employer so they can raise a support request on your behalf.
Shift Link
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Shift Link is a workforce management platform purpose-built for Australian NDIS and disability care providers. Keep your organisation connected with convenient mobile access to scheduling, shift information, staff availability and operational workflows. Key features include: β’ View schedules and upcoming shifts β’ Access workforce and client-related workflows β’ Capture and upload photos or documents when required β’ Use location-aware features for supported shift activities β’ Download and open relevant files β’ Follow links and resources securely β’ Continue working with clear offline and connectivity feedback β’ Receive a mobile-friendly experience across supported iPhone and iPad devices Shift Link helps disability care organisations reduce administrative friction and keep essential workforce information accessible to authorised team members. A valid Shift Link account may be required to access the service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shift Link at every 2 weeks against EmpLive's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EmpLive ships an update every 5 months, Shift Link every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EmpLive | Shift Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WFS Australia Pty Limited | Kayas Mahamud |
Bugs and requests
EmpLive
Reported bugs
18 issues- Clock in/out doesn't work
- Network issues affect clocking
- App crashes after update
- Clock in/out button placement issue
- Shift notifications delayed or missing
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- App won't open
- Login issues
- App freezes on loading screen
- Clock in times glitch
- Notifications sometimes don't work
- Incorrect onscreen times
- Server connectivity issues
- Blank screen after login
- Clock out fails
- App doesn't show in full screen
- Can't open shift details
- Back button hidden on iPhone X
- App freezes after login
Requested features
44 requests- π‘ Add notification sound
- π‘ Sync with phone calendar
- π‘ Sync with Google Calendar
- π‘ Notify when rosters are released
- π‘ Sync employee unavailabilities
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- π‘ Ability to cancel unavailability
- π‘ iPad version needed
- π‘ iWatch compatibility
- π‘ See past clock ins/outs
- π‘ See who is working
- π‘ Ability to swap shifts
- π‘ Add to phone calendar button
- π‘ Import shifts to calendar
- π‘ Accept/decline shifts
- π‘ View group roster
- π‘ Apply for days off
- π‘ Change availability
- π‘ Notification for added shifts
- π‘ Notification for shift changes
- π‘ Managers submit timesheets
- π‘ Managers apply for leave
- π‘ Two different accounts for notifications
- π‘ Display unavailability back to user
- π‘ Fix iPhone X back button
- π‘ Make app compatible with iPhone X
- π‘ Full screen on new device
- π‘ Fix app not showing in full screen
- π‘ More features like web version
- π‘ Link to calendar option
- π‘ Copy function to transfer to calendar
- π‘ Allow managers to submit timesheets
- π‘ Allow managers to apply for leave
- π‘ Enable more features
- π‘ Improve iPhone X version
- π‘ Sync roster to iPhone calendar
- π‘ Update app to use
- π‘ Make it similar to online version
- π‘ Fix bugs in clock in/out
- π‘ Update the app
- π‘ Fix network issues
- π‘ Fix loading issues
- π‘ Fix app crashing
- π‘ Fix notification issues
- π‘ Fix UI issues
Shift Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EmpLive
No in-app purchases
Shift Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EmpLive free?
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Do EmpLive or Shift Link have ads?
Which is updated more often, EmpLive or Shift Link?
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