SF ESS vs Simon Sync
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.
Simon Sync
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Simon Sync is a free app designed to keep store and restaurant employees and managers at participating Simon centers connected and informed. With the app, users can stay up to date on center news and events, get special offers and discounts from other retailers, request support from management, access key documents and contact info, receive real-time security alerts and share feedback to help improve the shopping experience for everyone.
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Verdict
SF ESS and Simon Sync are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update every 3 weeks, Simon Sync every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SF ESS | Simon Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | StoreForce Solutions Inc. | Simon Property Group |
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
Simon Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SF ESS
No in-app purchases
Simon Sync
No in-app purchases
