Comparison

SF ESS vs Simon Sync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

SF ESS

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 4.78.6K ratingsView app →

Simon Sync

B2B App for Center Operations

Free

📊 Productivity

No ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

Schedule management
Time off requests
Performance viewing
Communication updates
Retailer-specific options

Features

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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.

About

Simon Sync

Features

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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.

Screenshots

SF ESS4 screens

Simon Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simon Sync at every 2 weeks against SF ESS's monthly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SF ESS ships an update monthly, Simon Sync every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

SF ESS versus Simon Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SF ESS	Simon Sync
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (8.6K ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	2.5% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	8.6K — better	—
Update frequency	Monthly	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

None

SF ESS

No in-app purchases

None

Simon Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SF ESS free?

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

Is Simon Sync free?

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

Do SF ESS or Simon Sync have ads?

Neither SF ESS nor Simon Sync shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SF ESS or Simon Sync?

SF ESS ships an update monthly, and Simon Sync every 2 weeks. Most recently, SF ESS was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simon Sync on October 30, 2026.