# Employee Central vs DayMark

The clearest difference is rating: DayMark at 3.0 against Employee Central's 2.3. DayMark also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Employee Central's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (119 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayMark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Employee Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

DayMark holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Employee Central has 119 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Employee Central ships an update every 2 months, DayMark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Employee Central | DayMark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/employee-central/id1357411471/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymark-countdown-days/id6782615760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Decision Logic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823274979) | [ELTEGANI MOHAMED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872703964) |

## What reviewers say

### Employee Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/employee-central/id1357411471)

Manage your work schedule, update your availability, and request changes to your shifts. This app facilitates seamless communication and coordination for restaurant employees.

**Highlights:** View work schedule, Manage availability, Request schedule changes, Swap shifts, Employee coordination

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great (mentioned multiple times)
- ✅ Easy to use (mentioned once)
- 🚀 Real-time updates to shift changes (mentioned once)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly signed out
- 🐛 Difficulty logging back in
- 🐛 Forgot password not working
- 🐛 App not loading
- 🐛 App uses high CPU

**Reported bugs**

- Signs user out frequently
- Unable to log back in after sign out
- Forgot password/reset link not received
- App not loading or showing errors on login
- App not loading at all

**Requested features**

- Add a way to see previously scheduled shifts
- Implement a 'remember me' option
- Add notifications for incoming messages
- Add notifications for schedule posts
- Allow viewing everyone's schedule


### DayMark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymark-countdown-days/id6782615760)

This app helps you anticipate and enjoy important upcoming events by providing clear countdowns and gentle reminders. Organize your dates by category and visualize your progress towards each milestone. Unlock advanced features like unlimited tracking and home screen widgets with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Countdown to any date, Count up from any date, Organize events by category, Gentle reminders, Progress bar and percentage, Widgets for home and lock screen, Milestones and notes per event

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Employee Central free?

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

### Is DayMark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Employee Central or DayMark?

DayMark is rated higher. Employee Central averages 2.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while DayMark averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Employee Central or DayMark have ads?

Neither Employee Central nor DayMark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Employee Central or DayMark?

Employee Central ships an update every 2 months, and DayMark every 3 weeks. Most recently, Employee Central was updated on October 22, 2026 and DayMark on October 25, 2026.

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