# HR Direct vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is price: HR Direct at Free against Goblin Tools's $0.99. HR Direct also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Goblin Tools's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 19). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

HR Direct is free to download; Goblin Tools costs $0.99 up front. Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HR Direct asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goblin Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Tools has 3.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HR Direct ships an update every 10 days, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HR Direct | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hr-direct/id1548239181/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 130 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nathan and Nathan Human Resource](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548239183) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## What reviewers say

### HR Direct

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hr-direct/id1548239181)

Manage employee attendance, leave requests, and payroll efficiently from a mobile device. This app offers a user-friendly interface to streamline HR processes and enhance employee experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Employee attendance management, Leave request processing, Payroll management, Streamlined HR processes, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #17 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HR Direct free?

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

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HR Direct or Goblin Tools?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. HR Direct averages 2.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Goblin Tools averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do HR Direct or Goblin Tools have ads?

Neither HR Direct nor Goblin Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HR Direct or Goblin Tools?

HR Direct ships an update every 10 days, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, HR Direct was updated on October 25, 2026 and Goblin Tools on October 30, 2026.

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