# Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink vs Shiftbase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiftbase at none against Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's 19. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 42%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Shiftbase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink against 4.7 for Shiftbase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink has 1.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's written reviews are positive against 42% of Shiftbase's.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, Shiftbase fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink | Shiftbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews)** | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftbase/id1460800224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) | [Shiftbase B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780754122) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601)

This app helps manage mobile teams by tracking work hours, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. It features GPS location tracking for clock-in/out, project-based time logging, and crew messaging for efficient communication and labor cost monitoring.

**Highlights:** Clock in and out tracking, GPS-based attendance, Shift scheduling, Project time logging, Paycheck calculator, Crew messaging

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Workforce | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Organization | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Workforce | $39.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Organization | $59.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Business 6 Month | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Core Workforce | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $189.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Impossible to cancel until recently
- 🔒 Overcharged for subscription
- 🔒 Lacking features (e.g., sick/vacation time)

**Reported bugs**

- Chat messenger not working on iPad
- Sign-up process issues (invalid email format)
- Network errors when inviting employees

**Requested features**

- Filter reports by employee
- Whiteboard feature for team communication
- Notification sounds and indicators
- Ability to resend employee invite link
- More advanced reporting and analytics


### Shiftbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftbase/id1460800224)

Streamline workforce management with online scheduling and time tracking. Easily create schedules, manage employee availability, and monitor labor costs. Employees can swap shifts and request time off, all accessible from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Online scheduling and time tracking, Employee shift exchange, Time off requests, Clock in/out with location/IP, Automated time tracking, News and discussion posts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink free?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shiftbase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or Shiftbase?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is rated higher. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Shiftbase averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or Shiftbase have ads?

Neither Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink nor Shiftbase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or Shiftbase?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shiftbase fortnightly. Most recently, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shiftbase on September 21, 2026.

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