Ecolab KitchenIQ vs Workstream US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ecolab KitchenIQ
This cloud-based software streamlines restaurant operations, workforce management, and food safety. It simplifies daily workflows and enhances visibility for food service providers, with support for Bluetooth temperature probes in checklists.
- Restaurant operations management
- Workforce management
- Food safety system
- Simplify daily workflows
- Enhance visibility
- Bluetooth temperature probe support
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KitchenIQ is a cloud-based restaurant operations management software, workforce management, and food safety system that helps food service providers simplify daily workflows and enhance visibility. We support the Thermapen One Bluetooth temperature probe in our checklists feature. You must have bluetooth enabled to use this feature.
Workstream US
This mobile HR platform centralizes HR tasks for hourly teams, allowing managers and employees to access paystubs, manage shifts, and update personal information directly from their phones. It provides instant notifications for important updates and facilitates easy clock-in/out functionality.
- Instant HR task notifications
- Clock-in/out for shifts
- Shift scheduling and editing
- Real-time personal information updates
- Mobile-first HR management
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Workstream is a mobile-first, all-in-one platform that helps hourly workers and employers stay connected—from finding jobs to managing work, all in one app. With the Workstream mobile app, you can: - Discover and apply for hourly jobs - Track your application status and receive hiring updates - Message employers throughout the hiring process - Get instant notifications on paystubs, newly assigned shifts, and more - Clock in and out of shifts and manage your work schedule - Chat with managers and team members - Make real-time changes to personal information and account settings Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or managing your day-to-day work, Workstream helps you stay connected every step of the way. Sign up for a Workstream account directly in the app, or connect with your employer to get started. Learn more at https://workstream.us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Workstream US at free against Ecolab KitchenIQ's freemium. Workstream US also leads on chart position (#93 vs unranked). Ecolab KitchenIQ's advantage is rating (2.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (257 vs 59). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ecolab KitchenIQ holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 257 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Ecolab KitchenIQ's written reviews are positive against 28% of Workstream US's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Ecolab KitchenIQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Workstream US every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ecolab KitchenIQ | Workstream US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (257 ratings) — better | 2.6 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #93 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaywalking, LLC | Workstream Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Ecolab KitchenIQ
Workstream US
Bugs and requests
Ecolab KitchenIQ
Reported bugs
32 issues- Bluetooth popup every time
- Shift lead assignment broken
- Checklists impossible to find
- Suggested break time feature is idiotic
- Safe count addition feature removed
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- Safe count entry requires 'enter' to save
- Waste screen is blank
- Breaks don't make sense/show all
- Scheduling doesn't sync
- Cannot see recognition/infractions well
- Morning/afternoon shifts mixed
- Shows suggested break time instead of arrival
- Checklists impossible to find/access
- Breaks show all areas, not specific
- People show up with two breaks
- Manual input of times changes hours
- App crashes when opening tokens
- App is randomly down/unusable
- Repeated login attempts required
- Randomly logs out
- Doesn't work half the time
- Glitchy
- Chat doesn't work consistently
- App stops working
- Cannot access from iPad/laptop/cell phone
- Cannot make an account
- Error: Couldn't get team feed data- 1064
- Checklist doesn't let you take pictures
- Redeemed reward took points but no reward
- App is useless on iPad
- App is a distraction
- Kicked off, not recognized as active store
Requested features
43 requests- Remove Bluetooth popup
- Revert to old version/features
- Bring back recognitions/top performers/birthdays/anniversaries
- Make shift lead assignment functional
- Simplify finding shift setups
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- Allow direct access to specific dayparts for setups
- Remove suggested break times
- Bring back safe count addition feature
- Make safe count entry easier
- Restore checklist point values
- Make waste tracking functional
- Allow sync with scheduling updates
- Improve visibility of recognition/infractions
- Make checklists easier to use
- Fix morning/afternoon shift mixing on roster
- Show actual shift arrival times, not suggested break times
- Make checklists easier to find/access
- Allow reordering of setup positions
- Bring back shift notes
- Make broadcasts more appealing
- Restore trainer data
- Restore previous shift leaders feature
- Show completion per shift, not just whole day
- Fix sync with Hot Schedules
- Show FOH people when making FOH setup
- Allow sorting setups by arrival time
- Fix constant sign-outs
- Improve WiFi connectivity requirements
- Add ability to zoom in/out
- Add ability to save photos
- Add more emojis
- Add desktop/iPad version
- Add ability to search message content
- Fix token redemption issues
- Fix profile picture changes
- Allow printing of infractions/recognitions
- Allow assigning checklists to groups
- Restore points for removed infractions
- Fix SQL syntax errors
- Fix team feed data errors
- Make app work on iPad
- Make app work on desktop
- Allow printing hard copies of infractions
Workstream US
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ecolab KitchenIQ
No in-app purchases
Workstream US
No in-app purchases
Questions
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