# Work Counter vs ShiftFlow

Work Counter and ShiftFlow both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of ShiftFlow's written reviews are positive against 45% of Work Counter's. ShiftFlow also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 53). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Work Counter against 4.8 for ShiftFlow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftFlow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Work Counter's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

Work Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Counter | ShiftFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-counter-hours-tracker/id1501962120/reviews) | [4.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Youri Berentsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501962119) | [Pixnbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/930234929) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-counter-hours-tracker/id1501962120)

This app helps you track your work hours, overtime, expenses, and earnings. It offers features like quick clock-in/out, manual entry, automatic overtime calculation, and expense tracking. Easily export your data for invoicing and payroll.

**Highlights:** Quick clock in & out, Manual hour entry, Automatic overtime calculation, Track travel expenses, Set custom hourly rates, Export data to PDF, CSV, Excel, Multi-user support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Work Counter Plus | $29.99 | one-time |


### ShiftFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftflow-track-team-hours/id6466682008)

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

**Highlights:** Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, Smart shift scheduling and availability management, One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF), Job code and earnings tracking, Time off management, Team chat and messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Single User Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly Welcome Offer | $19.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 Users Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 Users Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Personal Single User Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Up to 15 Users Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 Users Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Team Annual Mid Trial Offer | $199.99 | per year |
| Team Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Up to 5 Users Yearly | $250.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 🔒 Secure with GPS and selfie check-in
- 💰 Helpful for payroll and invoicing
- 🤝 Enhances team collaboration and accountability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall after trial period
- 🐛 Occasional login and account issues
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. scheduling)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after extended use
- Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

**Requested features**

- Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
- Mileage tracking functionality
- Improved group management and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Counter free?

Work Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShiftFlow free?

ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Work Counter or ShiftFlow?

Work Counter and ShiftFlow are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 53 and 2.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Work Counter or ShiftFlow have ads?

Neither Work Counter nor ShiftFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Work Counter or ShiftFlow?

Work Counter ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Work Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 28, 2026.

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