Comparison

Smart Force vs UKG Pro

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

Head to head
About

Smart Force

Features
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Easily Track employee work times and reminds them to punch in/out when they enter and exist a geofenced Job site of a company. Smart Force is the very simple and best app which helps businesses to manage field service operations efficiently .it is very easy to use and automates your entire timekeeping process from employee logs to smart force import. in addition to ensuring accurate employee timekeeping, this App application provides employee GPS location verification and saves your company many administrative hours per months. Benefits of smart force App: - Faster job scheduling - Reduced Business Costs - Save More time - eliminate paperwork with Digital solution - Increased Customer Satisfaction - Increased staff satisfaction smart force App features: - Simply and easy to use interface - Add your shift manually - Shows shift details.

About

UKG Pro

This mobile app provides employees with secure access to HR information, time tracking, and goal setting. Managers can manage requests, approve timecards, and gain insights through reports. It aims to enhance productivity and engagement for a better work experience.

Highlights
  • View and update HR and pay information
  • Clock in/out and track time
  • Manage time off requests
  • Set and track professional goals
  • Engage and chat with teammates
  • Manage employee requests and timecards (for managers)
Currently charting
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Say hello to the mobile work experience built to help you thrive at work. Simple and intuitive by design, the UKG Pro mobile app gives you instant, secure access to relevant employee information, tools, and insights helping you stay productive and engaged on the go. From clocking time and flexing schedules to checking pay and setting aspirational goals, you’ll discover how delightful work can be. As an employee, you’ll be able to: • View and update personal HR and pay information • View your organization chart • Calculate take-home pay based on different “what-if” scenarios • Clock in and out of work • Track time and approve timecards • Manage time off requests • Set and track professional goals • Engage and chat with teammates, teams, and groups • Create and join employee resource groups focused on work, hobbies, interests, and more • Let your voice be heard through pulse surveys and celebrate achievements We’ve made it easy for people managers to truly manage in the moment letting you: • Take action in real-time from push notifications • Manage employee requests • Manage timecard exceptions, approval, and sign-off • Gain insight with reports and dashboards • Review and track employee goals • Communicate and engage with employees on a one-on-one basis or as a team Please note, the UKG Pro mobile app is only available to authorized customers of UKG. Your organization must enable access to the mobile app and some features may need to be enabled by your admin.

Screenshots

Smart Force2 screens
UKG Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: UKG Pro at #12 against Smart Force's unranked. Smart Force's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Force ships an update fortnightly, UKG Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Smart Force versus UKG Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ForceUKG Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (315K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—9.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—315K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB286 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelvanaygam Felixbala JeyobabiUKG INC.

Bugs and requests

Smart Force

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UKG Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Face ID/biometrics not working
  • Repeated log-outs and loss of login info
  • Blank screens and loading issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar view for schedules
  • Ability to swap/pick up shifts
  • Improved payslip breakdown

In-app purchases

None

Smart Force

No in-app purchases

None

UKG Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Force free?
Smart Force is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UKG Pro free?
UKG Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Force or UKG Pro have ads?
Neither Smart Force nor UKG Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Force or UKG Pro?
Smart Force ships an update fortnightly, and UKG Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Force was updated on September 27, 2026 and UKG Pro on October 18, 2026.

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