SmartLinx Go vs Slate Payroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartLinx Go
Access real-time scheduling, time and attendance, payroll, and accruals information from your mobile device. Submit changes, fix errors, and make requests on the go. Stay informed with mobile alerts and notifications.
- Real-time scheduling access
- Time and attendance tracking
- Payroll and accruals information
- Submit changes and requests
- View and sign up for open shifts
- Manage time-off balances
- Access pay-stub history
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SmartLinx Go connects you to what you need, when you need it. You can access real-time scheduling, time and attendance, payroll and accruals information on your mobile phone, anytime, anywhere. With SmartLinx Go, you can do more than view live information, you can submit changes, fix errors, and submit requests all from your phone. As an employee, you can use SmartLinx Go to: View and sign up for open shifts Review your remaining time off balance and submit time-off request Punch in and out of work if authorized Access your real-time schedule Get mobile alerts to help you stay on schedule Receive notifications of status changes for Open Shifts, Time Off, Schedule, etc. Access your full pay-stub history Update your contact information and notification preferences And much more…
Slate Payroll
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The Slate Payroll App allows you to manage your time clock status on the go, or even set up a company terminal with a larger device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Slate Payroll at every 5 days against SmartLinx Go's fortnightly. Slate Payroll also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartLinx Go ships an update fortnightly, Slate Payroll every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartLinx Go | Slate Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (553 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 553 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmartLinx Solutions LLC | Associated Management Services Inc |
Bugs and requests
SmartLinx Go
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and password reset problems
- Timesheet and schedule not loading properly
- Incompatibility with newer devices and OS updates
Requested features
3 requests- Facial recognition for faster login
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better notification system for schedules and updates
Slate Payroll
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartLinx Go
No in-app purchases
Slate Payroll
No in-app purchases
