Justworks vs Kronto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Justworks
Access essential HR information like paystubs, benefits, and time off requests directly from your mobile device. Manage time tracking, submit expenses, and stay updated with company events and contacts. Requires an active employer account.
- View paystubs and earnings
- Access insurance information
- Request and manage time off
- Submit expense reimbursements
- Track work hours and manage timecards
- View company calendar and directory
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The Justworks mobile app brings all of your most important HR information to the palm of your hand—from paystubs, time off, and insurance information to expenses, time tracking, timecards, company calendar, and directory. Paystubs Review payments, share paystubs, and see year-to-date earnings information with a few simple taps. Benefits Access and share your insurance information in the moment without having to fumble for a card. Time off Conveniently view and request time off whenever you need it. Plus, managers can review and approve requests in seconds–right from the app. Expenses Upload receipts right when transactions happen, and easily submit reimbursement requests based on your company's requirements. Time Tracking Clock in and out, manage breaks and shifts, and view timesheets from the palm of your hand. Timecards Track and manage your work hours effortlessly—submit, view, and record timecards with just a few taps. Company calendar Stay up to date on key events happening across your business, from upcoming payments and holidays to your team's PTO and birthdays. Company directory Facilitate connections faster, with team members grouped by department and key contact information accessible right from your device. Terminal Mode Turn a shared iPad into a secure time clock. Employees can clock in and out with a unique PIN, while managers can quickly see who's working, on break, or clocked out—all from one device. To access the app, you must have a Justworks account through your employer. About Justworks At Justworks, we're making it easier to run a business, and helping teams lead happy and healthy lives. We do this with a simple and friendly platform, expert support from real people when it's needed, and access to corporate-level benefits that ensure people feel secure and valued.
Kronto
Manage your work schedule effortlessly with this app designed for hospitality and quick-service businesses. View shifts instantly, clock in/out, and request time off with ease. Stay informed about your hours and team without relying on group chats or screenshots.
- Instant shift visibility
- Clock in/out functionality
- Time off requests
- Hours tracking
- Team awareness
- Shift reminders
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Kronto puts your work schedule right in your pocket—built for coffee shops, restaurants, and QSRs. See your shifts the moment they're posted. Clock in and out. Request time off in a tap. Always know your hours and who you're working with—no group texts, no screenshots of the schedule, no surprises. - See your schedule the second it's published - Shift reminders so you're never caught off guard - Clock in and out right from your phone - Track your hours and how they're adding up - Request time off and get a fast answer - Know your shift, your hours, your team—at a glance Spend less time wondering when you work. Download Kronto.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kronto at 100% against Justworks's 25%. Kronto also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Justworks's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Kronto holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Justworks has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Justworks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kronto's.
Justworks ships an update every 3 weeks, Kronto every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Justworks | Kronto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.2K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justworks | Passcom Co. |
Customer experience
Justworks
Kronto
Bugs and requests
Justworks
Reported bugs
3 issues- Data not loading
- Hanging up/restarting required
- Notification issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add company calendar
- Integrate 401k management
- Improve notification system
- Expand admin/manager functionality
Kronto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Justworks
No in-app purchases
Kronto
No in-app purchases









