Comparison

Ellie vs Stafwise Admin

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

Head to head
About

Ellie

Organize your day with a beautiful task management app. View tasks by day, dump ideas to clear your mind, and schedule them directly into your calendar. Integrates with Google and Apple calendars for a unified view.

Highlights
  • Daily planner view
  • Brain dump for task offloading
  • Time block/time box mode
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Apple Calendar integration
  • Labels, recurring tasks, subtasks (Pro)
Features
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Clear your head. Plan what fits. Get it done. Ellie turns an open-ended brain dump into a realistic plan for your day: • Capture tasks quickly in Brain Dump • Drag tasks into a time-blocked calendar • See Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events alongside your tasks • Stay focused with Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers • Organize projects with labels, subtasks, recurring tasks, priorities, and more • Plan on the go, then pick up where you left off on the web The free version of Ellie includes unlimited tasks. Upgrade to Ellie Pro for $9.99/month, $99.99/year, or a one-time $299.99 purchase to unlock additional Pro features including labels, recurring tasks, subtasks, and more. If you previously purchased Ellie Pro, use Restore Purchases in the app to restore access. Prices shown are for customers in the United States and may vary with your App Store account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Ellie Terms of Service - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/terms-of-service Ellie Privacy Policy - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/privacy

About

Stafwise Admin

Features
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Stafwise is a modern staff management application designed to simplify workforce operations for businesses of all sizes. From scheduling shifts to tracking attendance and managing payroll, Stafwise brings everything together in one secure and intuitive platform. Whether you manage a small team or a growing organization, Stafwise helps you stay organized, improve productivity, and maintain clear communication with your employees. Key Features Employee Management Create and manage employee profiles Store personal, job, and bank details securely Search and filter employees easily Shift & Schedule Management Create assigned and open shifts View schedules in a clear calendar format Handle shift changes and drop requests Real-time schedule updates Attendance & Timesheets Digital attendance tracking View detailed timesheets by date range Export timesheets and reports as PDF Leave Management Employees can apply for leave directly from the app Managers can review and approve requests Track leave balance and history automatically Payroll & Payslips Automated payroll calculations Generate payslips and export them as PDFs View payroll history and recent payslips Location-Based Check-In GPS-based attendance verification Configurable check-in radius Support for multiple company locations Communication & Notifications Send company announcements and memos Push notifications for important updates Track read and unread messages Roles & Permissions Admin and employee access levels Custom roles with specific permissions Profile & Company Settings Edit personal and company profiles Manage company preferences and policies Secure password management

Screenshots

Ellie4 screens
Stafwise Admin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stafwise Admin at none against Ellie's 3. Stafwise Admin also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Ellie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Stafwise Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, Stafwise Admin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ellie versus Stafwise Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllieStafwise Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1814.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAloaLabs, LLCSAMPATH GURRAM

Bugs and requests

Ellie

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
  • Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
  • Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
  • Add task button not working
  • Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar
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  • Calendar syncing not requesting access
  • iPad split screen, portrait orientation, window resizing missing

Requested features

9 requests
  • General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
  • Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
  • Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
  • Habit tracker
  • Custom repeat periods
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  • Ability to increase font size
  • Split screen on iPad
  • Portrait orientation on iPad
  • Ability to resize window on iPad

Stafwise Admin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ellie

Subscriptions2
  • Ellie Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
None

Stafwise Admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ellie free?
Ellie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stafwise Admin free?
Stafwise Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ellie or Stafwise Admin have ads?
Neither Ellie nor Stafwise Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ellie or Stafwise Admin?
Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stafwise Admin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ellie was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stafwise Admin on September 8, 2026.

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