Sidekick HR vs Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidekick HR
This app allows employees to manage HR tasks directly from their mobile devices. It streamlines common HR processes, making them more accessible and efficient for users on the go.
- HR transactions on mobile
- Employee self-service
- Streamlined HR processes
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Sidekick HR is Commonwealth Bank Group’s app for employees to complete HR transactions on mobile devices.
Buddy
Connect with colleagues and access essential workplace information, resources, and systems from anywhere. This platform is designed for all employees to stay informed and engaged.
- Team connection
- Information access
- Resource discovery
- System access
- Anytime, anywhere access
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Buddy: Your Workplace Sidekick allows you to easily connect with teammates and conveniently find the information, resources and systems you need, anytime, anywhere. It’s our platform for every-Buddy at Compass Group (Australia) Pty Ltd.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buddy at 50% against Sidekick HR's 8%. Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Sidekick HR ships an update every 2 months, Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidekick HR | Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | COMPASS GROUP (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Sidekick HR
Buddy
In-app purchases
Sidekick HR
No in-app purchases
Buddy
No in-app purchases
