Comparison

Linear Mobile vs CheckStation

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

Head to head
About

Linear Mobile

This companion mobile app allows users to manage product development workflows on the go. File issues, track project progress, and receive instant notifications, all from your mobile device. Requires an existing account for seamless integration with the desktop version.

Highlights
  • File issues on-the-go
  • Stay updated on work streams
  • Instant notifications
  • Update issues and projects
  • Companion to desktop app
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Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products. Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps. Linear Mobile is a companion to the Linear desktop app, designed for on-demand workflows when you are away from your keyboard: • File issues on-the-go • Stay up-to-date on your most important streams of work • Get instant notifications about important updates • Update issues, projects, and documents from anywhere Please note: This app requires an existing Linear account.

About

CheckStation

Features
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CheckStation is a flexible attendance, member management, and check-in platform for schools, teams, clubs, workplaces, classes, and other organizations. Create one private workspace for members, groups, staff, attendance history, and check-in screens — then use it from your phone, tablet, computer, or browser. Basic is free forever and completely ad-free, making CheckStation ideal for small organizations that want a practical system without ongoing cost. CUSTOMIZABLE CHECK-IN Turn a supported device into a self-service check-in station. Members can check in, check out, or start a break depending on your Group settings. Customize the experience with your own logo, colors, gradients, background images, titles, instructions, confirmation messages, and different visual layouts. AUTOMATIC EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS Automatically send emails after check-in, check-out, or break actions. Configure notifications per Group and customize messages using member, time, and Group information. Send attendance emails from: • Gmail • Microsoft 365 / Outlook • Yahoo Mail • Your own SMTP mail server This makes CheckStation useful for schools notifying parents, clubs confirming attendance, workplaces tracking arrivals, and many other real-world workflows. LIVE ATTENDANCE AND HISTORY See who is present and review check-in, check-out, and break activity over time. Keep a clear Activity Log and Attendance Report instead of relying on paper sheets, manual sign-in lists, or scattered spreadsheets. MEMBERS AND GROUPS Create and manage members in one workspace. Store names, contact details, photos, and notes, then organize people into Groups. Archive and restore members when needed without losing useful history. Business users can also use Structured Groups with Classes for more detailed organization. STAFF AND ROLE-BASED ACCESS Invite Admins and Staff and control what they can access. Admins can help manage the workspace, while Staff can be limited to assigned Groups. REPORTS AND EXPORTS Review attendance reports using preset or custom date ranges. Supported plans can export attendance reports as: • PDF • Excel (XLSX) • CSV USE CHECKSTATION ACROSS DEVICES Use the same workspace from: • Phone • Tablet • Computer • Web browser Manage members from a computer, run check-in from a tablet, and review attendance from your phone. SECURE WORKSPACE ACCESS Management tools are kept separate from the participant check-in experience. Owners can sign in with email, Google, or Apple where supported, while Staff use workspace credentials. BUILT FOR MANY ORGANIZATIONS Use CheckStation for: • Schools and classes • Tutoring centers and studios • Sports teams • Clubs and communities • Workplaces and staff • Membership organizations • Reception and entry management • Events and activities FREE FOREVER. NO ADS. Basic is free forever and completely ad-free. Small organizations can stay on Basic indefinitely within its included limits, with no credit card required. New workspaces begin with a 7-day Business trial, then continue on Basic unless you choose a paid plan. ONE WORKSPACE. EVERY CHECK-IN. CheckStation brings attendance, members, Groups, staff, email notifications, reporting, and customizable check-in together in one place. Start free and build the system that fits the way your organization works. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Linear Mobile4 screens
CheckStation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linear Mobile at none against CheckStation's 4. CheckStation's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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. CheckStation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Linear Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Linear Mobile versus CheckStation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinear MobileCheckStation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinearAleksandar Stefanov Petkov

Bugs and requests

Linear Mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sign in with Google not working properly
  • Scrolling issues when navigating issue lists

Requested features

4 requests
  • Drag and drop to rearrange tasks
  • Ability to modify documents
  • Vim mode
  • Widgets for iOS

CheckStation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linear Mobile

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CheckStation

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Business Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Business Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Linear Mobile free?
Linear Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CheckStation free?
CheckStation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linear Mobile or CheckStation have ads?
Neither Linear Mobile nor CheckStation shows ads.

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