# TimeWorksPlus Employee vs ShiftFlow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShiftFlow at 89% against TimeWorksPlus Employee's 13%. ShiftFlow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). TimeWorksPlus Employee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TimeWorksPlus Employee asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShiftFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftFlow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of TimeWorksPlus Employee's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

TimeWorksPlus Employee ships an update every 4 months, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeWorksPlus Employee | ShiftFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeworksplus-employee/id1435954468/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 255 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swipeclock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146553204) | [Pixnbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930234929) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeWorksPlus Employee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeworksplus-employee/id1435954468)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 TimeWorksPlus Employee free?

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

### Is ShiftFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeWorksPlus Employee or ShiftFlow?

ShiftFlow is rated higher. TimeWorksPlus Employee averages 1.9 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while ShiftFlow averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do TimeWorksPlus Employee or ShiftFlow have ads?

Neither TimeWorksPlus Employee nor ShiftFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeWorksPlus Employee or ShiftFlow?

TimeWorksPlus Employee ships an update every 4 months, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeWorksPlus Employee was updated on September 7, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 22, 2026.

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