# RiseSmart vs my Randstad

The clearest difference is rating: RiseSmart at 5.0 against my Randstad's 3.7. RiseSmart also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). my Randstad's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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.

RiseSmart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: my Randstad has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RiseSmart ships an update monthly, my Randstad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RiseSmart | my Randstad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risesmart-career-development/id1469667821/reviews)** | [3.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-randstad/id1576479844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RiseSmart, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/399294434) | [Randstad nv](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447370989) |

## What reviewers say

### RiseSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/risesmart-career-development/id1469667821)

Manage your career development activities and goals on the go. Access your career track, develop a plan, build your brand, and connect with coaches and opportunities.

**Highlights:** Career track management, Goal setting and planning, Personal branding, Opportunity saving, Content access, Event registration, Contact discovery, Coach scheduling and messaging

**In-app purchases:** none


### my Randstad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-randstad/id1576479844)

Manage your work and career effortlessly from your phone. Update availability, schedule shifts, request time off, and access career resources. Stay informed with updates and news from your staffing partner.

**Highlights:** Real-time availability updates, Seamless shift scheduling and sign-up, Instant leave requests and balance checks, Receive important updates and news, Access career tips and resources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and user-friendly
- 👍 Excellent app for finding work
- 🤩 Highly recommended by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Login and access issues
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 📄 Difficulty accessing documents and payslips

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or reset password
- App crashes when trying to access documents
- Shifts and availability not properly synced
- Timesheet entries not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Improve notification system with sound alerts
- Add Face ID/Biometric login option
- Enhance calendar and availability management
- Streamline timesheet and shift submission process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RiseSmart free?

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

### Is my Randstad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RiseSmart or my Randstad?

RiseSmart is rated higher. RiseSmart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while my Randstad averages 3.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do RiseSmart or my Randstad have ads?

Neither RiseSmart nor my Randstad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RiseSmart or my Randstad?

RiseSmart ships an update monthly, and my Randstad every 3 weeks. Most recently, RiseSmart was updated on November 3, 2026 and my Randstad on November 7, 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.*