# Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink vs ShiftFlow

The clearest difference is monetization model: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink at free against ShiftFlow's free with in-app purchases. ShiftFlow's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 72%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink against 4.8 for ShiftFlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink | ShiftFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews) | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) | [Pixnbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930234929) |

## 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


### ShiftFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008)

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, Smart shift scheduling and availability management, One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF), Job code and earnings tracking, Time off management, Team chat and messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Single User Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Welcome Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 Users Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 Users Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Personal Single User Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Up to 15 Users Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 Users Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Team Annual Mid Trial Offer | $199.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 5 Users Yearly | $250.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 🔒 Secure with GPS and selfie check-in
- 💰 Helpful for payroll and invoicing
- 🤝 Enhances team collaboration and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after trial period
- 🐛 Occasional login and account issues
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. scheduling)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after extended use
- Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

**Requested features**

- Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
- Mileage tracking functionality
- Improved group management and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink free?

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

### Is ShiftFlow free?

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

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

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink and ShiftFlow are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 2.3K ratings respectively.

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

Neither Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink nor ShiftFlow shows ads.

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

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink was updated on September 22, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 22, 2026.

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