# FirstStarHR Essentials vs IntelliSOURCE

The clearest difference is rating: IntelliSOURCE at 5.0 against FirstStarHR Essentials's 3.3. IntelliSOURCE also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months). FirstStarHR Essentials's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IntelliSOURCE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstStarHR Essentials has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FirstStarHR Essentials ships an update every 10 months, IntelliSOURCE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FirstStarHR Essentials | IntelliSOURCE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firststarhr-essentials/id1328531032/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellisource/id1604646157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FirstStarHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328531031) | [Itron Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139282208) |

## What reviewers say

### FirstStarHR Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firststarhr-essentials/id1328531032)

This app gives employees easy access to their payroll and HR information. Employees can clock in/out, submit timesheets, request time off, and view pay stubs and important employment documents.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out, Submit timesheets, Submit PTO requests, View pay stubs, View PTO balances, Access employment documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IntelliSOURCE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellisource/id1604646157)

This mobile application streamlines demand response and energy efficiency program management. It offers real-time field service operations, including remote execution of tasks, equipment programming, and instant installation feedback. Comprehensive inventory management is also included.

**Highlights:** Demand Response Management, Energy Efficiency Program Management, Real-time Field Service Operations, Remote Task Execution, Equipment Programming & Testing, Device Commissioning, Inventory Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FirstStarHR Essentials free?

FirstStarHR Essentials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IntelliSOURCE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FirstStarHR Essentials or IntelliSOURCE?

IntelliSOURCE is rated higher. FirstStarHR Essentials averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while IntelliSOURCE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FirstStarHR Essentials or IntelliSOURCE have ads?

Neither FirstStarHR Essentials nor IntelliSOURCE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FirstStarHR Essentials or IntelliSOURCE?

FirstStarHR Essentials ships an update every 10 months, and IntelliSOURCE every 4 weeks. Most recently, FirstStarHR Essentials was updated on June 1, 2026 and IntelliSOURCE on June 3, 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.*