SF ESS vs ZooChef
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.
ZooChef
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ZooChef is a specialized management platform tailored for zoos and wildlife facilities to streamline their dietary operations. It acts as a digital command center for animal nutrition, enabling teams to plan, track, and optimize feeding programs with ease. Key features include: Comprehensive Diet Management: Easily create, schedule, and update custom diet plans for individual animals or entire groups, ensuring consistent care across the facility. Inventory & Cost Control: Track food item stock levels in real-time, set low-stock thresholds, and generate reports to manage budgets and supplier ordering efficiently. Workflow Automation: Simplify the daily preparation process with automated tasks and status updates, reducing errors and saving time for keepers and curators. Collaborative Review: Built-in tools for veterinary review allow for seamless feedback and approval cycles, ensuring all diets meet strict health and nutritional standards. Performance Analytics: Gain insights into nutritional consumption and operational costs with integrated data visualization tools, helping leadership make informed decisions about resource allocation. By consolidating planning, logistics, and compliance into a single responsive interface, ZooChef empowers zoo staff to reduce administrative bottlenecks and dedicate more time to their primary mission: the exceptional care and welfare of their animals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZooChef 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SF ESS ships an update monthly, ZooChef every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SF ESS | ZooChef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (8.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K — 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 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StoreForce Solutions Inc. | Riverside Zoological Society |
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
ZooChef
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SF ESS
No in-app purchases
ZooChef
No in-app purchases









