# Emp Self Service vs Timerack

The clearest difference is rating: Timerack at 2.4 against Emp Self Service's 1.0. Timerack also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). Emp Self Service's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timerack holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timerack has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Emp Self Service ships an update every 3 months, Timerack every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emp Self Service | Timerack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emp-self-service/id1468995405/reviews) | **[2.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerack/id6446638115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calabrio AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196833420) | [Time Rack Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563207279) |

## What reviewers say

### Emp Self Service

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emp-self-service/id1468995405)

Manage your work schedules from anywhere with this interactive application. View your daily, weekly, or monthly schedule, including activities, breaks, and overtime. It also allows for viewing team schedules to facilitate coordination.

**Highlights:** View daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, Manage work activities and overtime, Check break and end times, View team member schedules, Interactive schedule management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timerack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerack/id6446638115)

This app simplifies employee time and attendance tracking with features like facial recognition punch-in and location validation. It helps prevent buddy punching and ensures accurate records with customizable geo-fences and meal rule support.

**Highlights:** IntelliPunch for predictive time tracking, Facial impression registration for punch-in, Geo-fencing for location validation, Buddy punching prevention, Lunch lockout and California meal rules support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emp Self Service free?

Emp Self Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timerack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emp Self Service or Timerack?

Timerack is rated higher. Emp Self Service averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timerack averages 2.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Emp Self Service or Timerack have ads?

Neither Emp Self Service nor Timerack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Emp Self Service or Timerack?

Emp Self Service ships an update every 3 months, and Timerack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Emp Self Service was updated on October 2, 2026 and Timerack on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*