# Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink vs UKG Shiftboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink at 72% against UKG Shiftboard's 4%. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 5). UKG Shiftboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. UKG Shiftboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink has 1.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's written reviews are positive against 4% of UKG Shiftboard's.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, UKG Shiftboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink | UKG Shiftboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukg-shiftboard/id1528602950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 3.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) | [Shiftboard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346209207) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

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

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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


### UKG Shiftboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ukg-shiftboard/id1528602950)

Manage your work schedule on the go with real-time updates and notifications. Easily view shifts, update your availability, and communicate with your manager directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** View work shifts, Manage availability, Real-time notifications, Communicate with manager, Adapt to schedule changes

**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 UKG Shiftboard free?

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

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

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is rated higher. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while UKG Shiftboard averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or UKG Shiftboard have ads?

Neither Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink nor UKG Shiftboard shows ads.

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

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and UKG Shiftboard fortnightly. Most recently, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink was updated on September 25, 2026 and UKG Shiftboard on August 19, 2026.

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