Comparison

HCMToGo vs TimeWorksPlus Employee

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

Head to head
About

HCMToGo

Access your HR information on the go. View and edit timesheets, submit time off, check balances, manage benefits, and view pay stubs. Requires company setup and a unique shortname for access.

Highlights
  • Edit timesheets
  • Submit time off requests
  • Check vacation/sick balances
  • Enroll in benefits
  • View pay stubs
  • Check schedules
  • Swap shifts
Features
Currently charting
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Company Shortname Required! This app requires a company shortname, which is a unique company identifier which you can get from your company administrator. Tada! The new HCMtoGo mobile app is here! Before you jump in and download it be sure to take a look at the following. *IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR NEW HCMtoGO USERS* BEFORE YOU LOGIN - employees and managers: • If your administrator has not setup the new HCMtoGO app for your organization, you will NOT be able to get access. Please check with your manager or company admin to get access to the new app. • When logging in with HCMtoGO you will need to select the region you are using as well as the Company Shortname (The unique Identification number your company administrator needs to provide to you.) • After you enter that information you will be prompted to enter in your Company, Username, and Password. If you get stuck on this your COMPANY ADMIN can help you out. • Companies need to be using approval workflows to process To Do Items. • Supported Timesheet Profiles are Bulk Hours and Start/End (All Days) only. • Administrator should provide their company’s Short Name to users for login. Now that you are ready to join HCMtoGO here are some of the awesome things you can do within the new app to enhance your human resource needs: • Check and/or edit your timesheets for accuracy • Submit and view time off requests • Check vacation/sick balances • Enroll in benefits and view existing benefits • Check your schedule • View pay stubs and manage direct deposits. • Check your schedule and, if enabled, swap shifts with peers Your employer must have the HCMtoGO software configured for mobile use. Contact your system administrator for more details. Key things to know as an administrator: • Users need to have permission to access the new app via their security profile. • Users need to be permissioned to have access via their UI Preferences widget within their security profile. • Companies need to be using approval workflows to process To Do Items. • Supported Timesheet Profiles are Bulk Hours and Start/End (All Days) only. • Administrator should provide their company’s Short Name to users for login. • Basic Authentication with SSO is not currently supported

About

TimeWorksPlus Employee

This app allows employees to easily track their work hours, manage schedules, and request time off. It provides access to paystubs and company documents, with push notifications for important updates. Designed for users of specific workforce management systems.

Highlights
  • Clock In/Out with breaks
  • View work schedule
  • Request time off
  • View paystubs and documents
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Pickup open shifts
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This app is for users of TimeWorksPlus, WorkforceHUB, and TimeWorksExpress employees only. TimeWorksPlus Employee is a workforce management and HRMS solution that simplifies how employees track their hours on-the-go. Whether it’s employees clocking in, staying up-to-date on their work schedule, or requesting time off, viewing your paystubs this app is all an employee needs to get to work. It also includes push notifications for time off requests, schedule changes, and if you have forgotten to clock in for a scheduled shift. This app is for companies who track time using TimeWorksPlus or WorkforceHUB. Use your existing TimeWorksPlus or WorkforceHUB credentials to login. Features included: (*if enabled) • Clock In/Out including breaks and meals.* • Intelligent clock features including schedule lockout.* • View hours worked. • Edit your time worked.* • Request time off.* • View co-workers time off* • See your upcoming schedule.* • Pickup open shifts that you are eligible to work.* • View your time-off balances.* • View company messages. • View your paystubs, W2's, and other company documents and links.* • Receive push notifications for time off requests, scheduling, and when you forget to clock in.*

Screenshots

HCMToGo4 screens
TimeWorksPlus Employee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HCMToGo at 4.2 against TimeWorksPlus Employee's 1.9. HCMToGo also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 255) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HCMToGo holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HCMToGo has 14K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of HCMToGo's written reviews are positive against 13% of TimeWorksPlus Employee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HCMToGo ships an update every 2 months, TimeWorksPlus Employee every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HCMToGo versus TimeWorksPlus Employee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHCMToGoTimeWorksPlus Employee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14K ratings) — better1.9 (255 ratings)
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better255
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaaShr.comSwipeclock LLC

Customer experience

HCMToGo

All ratings14,355 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative69.7%

TimeWorksPlus Employee

All ratings255 ratings
Positive18.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.5%

User reviews

HCMToGo

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 Comprehensive features (timesheets, pay stubs, time off requests)
  • 🚀 Responsive and quick
  • 🔒 Secure login options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
  • 👎 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🕰️ Slow load times and server connectivity problems
  • 🔒 Lack of biometric login options (e.g., Face ID)

TimeWorksPlus Employee

From 255 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Accurate time tracking
  • 👍 Convenient mobile access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent log-outs
  • 🔒 No password recovery options
  • 👎 Unreliable app performance
  • 🔍 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

HCMToGo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect time tracking and payroll calculations
  • Issues with password resets and account lockouts
  • Inconsistent behavior across different device types

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve clocking in/out process with more intuitive UI
  • Add ability to easily access multiple employers
  • Provide better visibility into work hours and schedules
  • Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities

TimeWorksPlus Employee

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login credentials not recognized
  • Time entries disappearing or incorrect
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inability to access account after update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add password reset functionality
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Streamline clock-in/clock-out process
  • Integrate with company calendar

In-app purchases

None

HCMToGo

No in-app purchases

None

TimeWorksPlus Employee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HCMToGo free?
HCMToGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeWorksPlus Employee free?
TimeWorksPlus Employee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HCMToGo or TimeWorksPlus Employee?
HCMToGo is rated higher. HCMToGo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while TimeWorksPlus Employee averages 1.9 from 255 ratings.
Do HCMToGo or TimeWorksPlus Employee have ads?
Neither HCMToGo nor TimeWorksPlus Employee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HCMToGo or TimeWorksPlus Employee?
HCMToGo ships an update every 2 months, and TimeWorksPlus Employee every 4 months. Most recently, HCMToGo was updated on October 17, 2026 and TimeWorksPlus Employee on October 8, 2026.

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