Spur vs ALAWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spur
This app provides hourly workers and their employers with a comprehensive HR and payroll solution. It simplifies getting paid, managing schedules, and tracking time, while also offering exclusive benefits like health insurance and retirement planning.
- Weekly pay access
- Shift scheduling and pickup
- In-app time tracking
- Professional profile building
- Employment records management
- Exclusive worker benefits
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Spur is a full service HR and payroll solution specifically designed to meet the needs of hourly workers and businesses that depend on them. We do this not only by providing a convenient app that makes it easy to work and get paid, but also through offering exclusive benefits and perks: - Health Insurance Plans - Paid Sick Leave - Automated FSA, HSA + Commuter Benefits - Paycards - Spur Perks Program - Retirement planning Spur Mobile App for Workers The Spur app was built to make working and getting paid simple so you can focus on the awesome things in life: Easy Access Pay Get paid weekly and view pay stubs and check deposits. Schedule Control See when you’re scheduled to work, pick up shifts not covered by coworkers, and get reminder notifications so work opportunities aren’t missed. Simple Time Tracking Punch in and out through the app or your workplace kiosk. You can edit your time and get it reviewed prior to payday. Reputation Building Your professional profile includes your work history and qualifications which can be built up over time leading to more opportunities. Employment Records Management View, manage, and update your employment records like tax documents, licenses, and more. Should you need any help, we’re here for you 24/7/365. Contact us at support@spurjobs.com or call 1-866-957-9142.
ALAWorks
Discover job opportunities across Alabama that match your skills and training. Browse listings from over 20,000 websites, including national and local boards, government positions, and major employers. Easily search by keyword and location, and view results on a map.
- Job search by skill set or training
- Access to 20,000+ job websites
- Keyword and location-based search
- List and map view of job results
- Save and share favorite jobs
- Jobs Nearby function with map view
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Looking for a great job in Alabama? Find jobs which align with your skill sets or training using the ALAWorks app. Instantly view any job posted to the web directly on your iPhone or iPad. Select the latest job openings in your area from more than 20,000 websites. ALAWorks has access to: •National and local job boards •Federal, state and local government job boards •National recruiters and all major employers •Military branches •Major hospitals nonprofits and newspapers •Green job boards •Volunteer sites •Chambers of commerce Search by keyword and location (state/city/zip code). See the results in both a list format and as pins on a map. Focus on specific industries you’re interested in. Save and share your favorite jobs via email, Facebook or Twitter. With ALAWorks unique “Jobs Nearby” function you can easily map all the latest jobs near your current location. Search for jobs around your neighborhood or a different location. Simply tap color-coordinated pins to see more information or to apply for a job. ALAWorks lets you instantly return to previous searches, recently viewed jobs and your favorite jobs. Visit ALAWorks at https://alabamaworks.workforce.alabama.gov/ Note: Using a VPN when attempting to open the app will cause the app to not function properly
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spur at 3.0 against ALAWorks's 1.8. Spur also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (130 vs 21). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spur holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spur has 130 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Spur's written reviews are positive against 0% of ALAWorks's.
Spur ships an update every 3 weeks, ALAWorks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spur | ALAWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (130 ratings) — better | 1.8 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spur | Alabama Department of Commerce |
Customer experience
Spur
ALAWorks
Bugs and requests
Spur
Reported bugs
31 issues- App freezes
- App crashes
- App stops opening
- App is slow to load
- Clocking in/out issues
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- Time adjustments are incorrect
- Job listings are inaccurate or disappear
- Notifications not working
- Account creation fails
- Dropbox not working for document uploads
- Overtime issues preventing job acceptance
- Location services for clocking in/out are too strict
- App not compatible with older devices/iOS versions
- Old notifications cannot be deleted
- Time clock feature shows incorrect break times
- Customer service calls disconnect
- App doesn't load home page or available jobs
- Job search page shows inaccurate job counts
- Job descriptions lack critical details
- App turns to a blank page when clicking certain items
- Cannot make many corrections within the app
- App requires a strong connection to work
- Jobs appear in the app that are no longer available
- Notifications of accepted jobs disappear
- Multiple users show up for the same job
- App takes forever to load and update
- App freezes on the logo screen
- App randomly stops opening
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Updates make the app worse
Requested features
17 requests- Allow app to send phone notifications for job openings
- Personalize job search by school and grade level
- Mark days as unavailable
- Personalize calendar and availability
- Add Apple Watch punch-in/out option
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- Make app available online on computer
- Option to select only certain job types (e.g., Elementary)
- Show grade level when accepting a job
- Improve app compatibility with older iOS versions
- Add sound notifications for job openings
- Improve job listing accuracy and detail
- Allow users to delete old notifications
- Fix issues with clocking in/out and time adjustments
- Improve Dropbox functionality for document uploads
- Provide more details in job descriptions, especially regarding administrator approval
- Fix issues with overtime calculations
- Allow direct communication with support staff
ALAWorks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spur
No in-app purchases
ALAWorks
No in-app purchases
