Comparison

UKG Shiftboard vs my Randstad

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

Head to head
About

UKG Shiftboard

Manage your work schedule on the go with real-time updates and notifications. Easily view shifts, update your availability, and communicate with your manager directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • View work shifts
  • Manage availability
  • Real-time notifications
  • Communicate with manager
  • Adapt to schedule changes
Read full description

Introducing the UKG Shiftboard mobile app. With our user-friendly mobile app, you can stay connected to your work schedule anytime, anywhere, and stay up to date with real-time notifications, so you can quickly adapt to any changes in your schedule. With UKG Shiftboard, you can easily view your shifts, manage your availability, and communicate with your manager - all from the palm of your hand.​ To start enjoying the benefits of UKG Shiftboard, simply download the app and log in using your UKG Shiftboard credentials. Please note that a valid UKG Shiftboard subscription is required to access the app. If you have trouble logging in, please make sure you’ve downloaded the correct app.

About

my Randstad

Manage your work and career effortlessly from your phone. Update availability, schedule shifts, request time off, and access career resources. Stay informed with updates and news from your staffing partner.

Highlights
  • Real-time availability updates
  • Seamless shift scheduling and sign-up
  • Instant leave requests and balance checks
  • Receive important updates and news
  • Access career tips and resources
Features
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The my Randstad app empowers you to manage your work-life with ease, right from your phone. We're your partner in finding the right work and helping you thrive in your career. Here's how my Randstad makes it happen: * effortless availability: update your availability in real-time so your consultant is always in the loop. No need for calls or branch visits. * seamless scheduling: view, accept or decline shifts with a click in a button. Plus, easily sign-up for open shifts that fit your schedule. * leave management: request time off instantly. Check your leave balance and request status anytime you need. * stay informed: receive important updates and news from Randstad. Get access also to career tips and resources to help you grow. With my Randstad, you're in control. Download the app and experience the convenience of managing your work-life on the go.

Screenshots

UKG Shiftboard4 screens
my Randstad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: my Randstad at 3.7 against UKG Shiftboard's 2.5. my Randstad also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 6). UKG Shiftboard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

my Randstad holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: my Randstad has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of UKG Shiftboard's written reviews are positive against 14% of my Randstad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UKG Shiftboard ships an update fortnightly, my Randstad every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UKG Shiftboard versus my Randstad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUKG Shiftboardmy Randstad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (6 ratings)3.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.8% of reviews14.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB136 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShiftboard, Inc.Randstad nv

Customer experience

UKG Shiftboard

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.2%

my Randstad

All ratings1,468 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative77.5%

Bugs and requests

UKG Shiftboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

my Randstad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to log in or reset password
  • App crashes when trying to access documents
  • Shifts and availability not properly synced
  • Timesheet entries not registering correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve notification system with sound alerts
  • Add Face ID/Biometric login option
  • Enhance calendar and availability management
  • Streamline timesheet and shift submission process

In-app purchases

None

UKG Shiftboard

No in-app purchases

None

my Randstad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UKG Shiftboard free?
UKG Shiftboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is my Randstad free?
my Randstad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UKG Shiftboard or my Randstad?
my Randstad is rated higher. UKG Shiftboard averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while my Randstad averages 3.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do UKG Shiftboard or my Randstad have ads?
Neither UKG Shiftboard nor my Randstad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UKG Shiftboard or my Randstad?
UKG Shiftboard ships an update fortnightly, and my Randstad every 3 weeks. Most recently, UKG Shiftboard was updated on October 23, 2026 and my Randstad on October 27, 2026.

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