# Nest Payroll vs US Paycheck Calculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nest Payroll at 90% against US Paycheck Calculator's 0%. Nest Payroll also leads on ratings volume (116 vs 2) and chart position (#151 vs unranked). US Paycheck Calculator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nest Payroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $42.00 per month and US Paycheck Calculator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

US Paycheck Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nest Payroll has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Nest Payroll's written reviews are positive against 0% of US Paycheck Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nest Payroll ships an update every 5 weeks, US Paycheck Calculator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nest Payroll | US Paycheck Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-payroll/id1314304473/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-paycheck-calculator/id1447203841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Felicity Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314304472) | [QueryAide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441595313) |

## What reviewers say

### Nest Payroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nest-payroll/id1314304473)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app simplifies payroll and tax compliance for household employers. It automates tax filings, payments, and W-2 generation, ensuring legal compliance for nannies, caregivers, and other domestic staff. Easily manage payments, track time off, and access tax documents.

**Highlights:** Automated tax filings and payments, Direct deposit and payment integrations, Professional pay stub generation, Year-end W-2 and Schedule H preparation, Sick and paid time off tracking, Payroll calculator for tax estimation, Concierge support via text, call, or email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nest Payroll | $42.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Cost-effective pricing
- 🚀 Streamlined payroll experience
- ✅ Easy tax setup and management
- 💬 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Customer service unresponsive at times
- 🐛 Incorrect or unhelpful support responses
- ⚠️ Does not cover all states for employee withholding
- 📉 Lacks advanced features (employee management, accrual accounting, dynamic reporting)
- 🚫 No direct deposit or payments to employee

**Reported bugs**

- Customer service not responding
- Incorrect tax information provided
- Payment deposit delays
- App is iPhone only
- No report printing capability

**Requested features**

- Ability to do two-week pay periods
- Employee portal for logging hours
- Per pay period employer tax totals
- Semi-monthly payroll option
- Web portal access


### US Paycheck Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-paycheck-calculator/id1447203841)

Easily calculate paycheck deductions, estimate taxes, and create budgets. Dynamically adjust inputs like marital status, deductions, and savings to see their impact on your finances in real-time. Offers modules for wage earners, tax estimation with multiple income sources, and detailed budgeting with expense tracking.

**Highlights:** Dynamic paycheck calculation, Real-time tax estimation, Multi-budget planning, Manual expense tracking, Slider-based input adjustments, State tax withholding for all 50 states

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $5.49 | per year |
| One month | $0.99 | one-time |
| Six month pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| One year | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nest Payroll free?

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

### Is US Paycheck Calculator free?

US Paycheck Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nest Payroll or US Paycheck Calculator?

US Paycheck Calculator is rated higher. Nest Payroll averages 4.7 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while US Paycheck Calculator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nest Payroll or US Paycheck Calculator have ads?

Neither Nest Payroll nor US Paycheck Calculator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nest Payroll or US Paycheck Calculator?

Nest Payroll ships an update every 5 weeks, and US Paycheck Calculator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nest Payroll was updated on November 6, 2026 and US Paycheck Calculator on November 2, 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.*