# Wonolo Pro vs shiftNOW

Wonolo Pro and shiftNOW both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Wonolo Pro's written reviews are positive against 42% of shiftNOW's. shiftNOW's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (483 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Wonolo Pro against 4.6 for shiftNOW. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: shiftNOW has 483 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Wonolo Pro's written reviews are positive against 42% of shiftNOW's.

Wonolo Pro ships an update every 2 months, shiftNOW every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wonolo Pro | shiftNOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonolo-pro/id1524073820/reviews) | **[4.6 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnow/id1642741252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **483** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wonolo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/943509600) | [ShiftNOW](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642741254) |

## What reviewers say

### Wonolo Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonolo-pro/id1524073820)

Manage your business's staffing needs on the go. View upcoming and past jobs, track accepted workers, and communicate directly with them. Easily assist workers with clocking in and out.

**Highlights:** View upcoming and previous jobs, Track accepted workers, Message and call workers, Assist workers with clock-in/out, Access on the go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### shiftNOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftnow/id1642741252)

This app connects hospitality businesses with a network of vetted workers, offering flexible job opportunities. Businesses can post various roles and manage hiring efficiently, while workers gain access to competitive pay and instant payouts.

**Highlights:** Post one-time, part-time, or full-time opportunities, Access a network of vetted hospitality professionals, Manage workforce needs from mobile, Save time and money on hiring, Flexible work opportunities, Competitive earning opportunities, Instant payout process

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup
- 💰 Quick payment processing (24-48 hours)
- 🎯 Flexible scheduling and shift selection
- 🤝 Helpful customer service
- 🌟 Great networking and community building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app glitches and technical issues
- 💸 Excessive fees and payment delays
- 📍 Limited geographic availability (only SC/TN)
- 🔐 Demands excessive personal data upfront
- ⏳ Poor shift management and communication

**Reported bugs**

- Next button non-functional on profile setup screen
- Wallet setup screen button not responding
- Profile video upload repeatedly rejected despite meeting requirements
- App crashes during profile creation
- Pending shift status not updating after shifts are filled

**Requested features**

- Show service areas before requiring full profile completion
- Direct messaging between shifters and employers
- Real-time shift status updates (filled/cancelled)
- Confirmation system when employers select workers
- Ability for employers to modify shift requirements without cancelling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wonolo Pro free?

Wonolo Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is shiftNOW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wonolo Pro or shiftNOW?

shiftNOW is rated higher. Wonolo Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while shiftNOW averages 4.6 from 483 ratings.

### Do Wonolo Pro or shiftNOW have ads?

Neither Wonolo Pro nor shiftNOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wonolo Pro or shiftNOW?

Wonolo Pro ships an update every 2 months, and shiftNOW every 9 days. Most recently, Wonolo Pro was updated on September 20, 2026 and shiftNOW on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*