Comparison

First2HelpYou Lone Worker vs NESF Time

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

Head to head
About

First2HelpYou Lone Worker

Features
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Established in 2017, First2HelpYou supply premium lone working products, and a premium service that puts simply, and effectively, protecting your remote workers at the centre of what we do. We understand that being able to get on with your job is important, which is why we offer a fully managed, end to end service. Let us do the hard work for you. The First2HelpYou Lone Worker app features: Red Alert If the user feels vulnerable or is under threat, a red alert can easily be activated through a button press. This triggers a call to our fully compliant, Alarm Receiving Centre, where an operator will be listening in to the situation to determine the best course of action. Amber Alert An amber alert is like leaving a voicemail with the Alarm Receiving Centre. The user can let us know if they are beginning a high-risk task, or entering a location where they are likely to be more vulnerable. An amber alert also lets the user start a timer to countdown until they expect their task will be complete. A red alert will be activated if the user fails the confirm they are safe and well within the allotted time frame. GPS The lone worker app uses the latest technology to provide an accurate GPS location of the user.

About

NESF Time

This app simplifies timesheet and expense management for contractors and managers. It allows for instant submission of approvals, automated sign-offs, and easy attachment of receipt photos via the camera. It supports various shift patterns for flexible time tracking.

Highlights
  • Timesheet submission and approval
  • Expense claim submission
  • Receipt photo attachment
  • Automated approval routing
  • Support for various shift patterns
Features
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The NES Fircroft Time app enables contractors and managers to handle timesheets and expenses on the go in a secure online environment: * It’s simple and easy to use; approvals are submitted instantly, any rejections are fed straight back to the contractor. * Automated approvals ensure that timesheets are sent straight to the appropriate contact for sign-off. * You can also submit expense claims and attach receipts – the app connects to your camera so that you can take photos of receipts. * Daily / weekly / bi-weekly / monthly shift patterns are catered for.

Screenshots

First2HelpYou Lone Worker2 screens
NESF Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NESF Time at every 6 weeks against First2HelpYou Lone Worker's every 19 months. NESF Time also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

First2HelpYou Lone Worker ships an update every 19 months, NESF Time every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
First2HelpYou Lone Worker versus NESF Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst2HelpYou Lone WorkerNESF Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst 2 Help You LimitedNES Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

First2HelpYou Lone Worker

No in-app purchases

None

NESF Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First2HelpYou Lone Worker free?
First2HelpYou Lone Worker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NESF Time free?
NESF Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First2HelpYou Lone Worker or NESF Time have ads?
Neither First2HelpYou Lone Worker nor NESF Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First2HelpYou Lone Worker or NESF Time?
First2HelpYou Lone Worker ships an update every 19 months, and NESF Time every 6 weeks. Most recently, First2HelpYou Lone Worker was updated on September 21, 2026 and NESF Time on September 17, 2026.

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