SF ESS vs Workportal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SF ESS
Manage your work schedule, request time off, and view performance metrics. Receive important communication updates directly from your employer. Features may differ based on your specific retailer.
- Schedule management
- Time off requests
- Performance viewing
- Communication updates
- Retailer-specific options
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StoreForce ESS App allows employees of StoreForce Retailers to manage their schedules and time off requests, view their performance and receive communication updates. Options available will vary by Retailer.
Workportal
Streamline daily operations with this all-in-one team empowerment app. Manage expenses, deposits, and staff shifts efficiently. Stay connected and productive throughout the workday.
- Expense management
- Deposit tracking
- Staff shift scheduling
- Team connectivity
- Daily operations streamlining
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Make your daily operations smoother and smarter with WorkPortal, the all-in-one app designed to empower your team. Whether you’re managing expenses, deposits, or staff shifts, WorkPortal keeps everything organized and accessible right at your fingertips. Built with performance and simplicity in mind, it helps both employees and managers stay connected and efficient throughout the day. Optimized for the latest iPhone models, WorkPortal ensures a seamless and reliable experience — making your workday easier, faster, and more productive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SF ESS at 4.7 against Workportal's 4.0. SF ESS also leads on ratings volume (8.5K vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SF ESS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SF ESS has 8.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SF ESS | Workportal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.5K ratings) — better | 4.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 2.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StoreForce Solutions Inc. | ICONBLOCKS |
Customer experience
SF ESS
Workportal
Bugs and requests
SF ESS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Can't log in or access schedule
- Shifts not updating or displaying correctly
- Constant crashing and freezing
- Notification issues
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back monthly calendar view
- Improve scheduling visibility and clarity
- Add ability to see coworker schedules
- Integrate with more calendar apps
Workportal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SF ESS
No in-app purchases
Workportal
No in-app purchases
