ABSDA vs Payworks Self Service
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ABSDA
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ABSDA is a not-for-profit association representing nearly 600 building supply retailers, suppliers and distributors which focuses on the needs and interests of the industry in Atlantic Canada. Find contact information for Atlantic building supply dealers and associates, learn about education and training opportunities, discover upcoming ABSDA events, and discover what joining ABSDA can do for your business.
Payworks Self Service
Access your pay information and manage your work schedule from anywhere. View pay statements, submit time off requests, clock in/out, and update personal details. Secure login with biometrics is available.
- View pay statements and history
- Submit time off requests
- Clock in/out of shifts
- View work calendar and team schedules
- Request and take shift coverage
- Update personal employee information
- Biometric login
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Important: Your employer must be a Payworks client and you must have an email login in order for you to use the app. You can now self-enrol for email login directly from the app. Whether you’re logging in from work or home, on the bus or the beach, Payworks Self Service gives you quick and convenient access to your pay information and lets you manage your time – on and off the clock – when (and where!) you need it. Through the Payworks Self Service app, you have convenient access to: - View your pay statements and pay history. - Submit time off requests and check your time off balances. - Clock in and out of shifts and breaks using Web time or Timesheets. - View your work Calendar, including your shifts, pending time off requests, and your team’s schedule to help plan and coordinate. - Request shift coverage, view and take action on available shifts. - Receive push notifications for available shifts, with more notifications to come! - Update your personal employee information, like your address or emergency contacts directly from the app. - Admin users can now view and action pending Time-Off Requests directly in the app. Best of all, you can authenticate and log in using biometrics (like your fingerprint or facial recognition) for fast and secure access. We’re continually adding features to the Payworks Self Service App. Log in or check back here to see what’s new! Seeking support? Please contact your company’s Payroll Administrator or HR department for assistance. Due to privacy protection, Payworks Client Service Representatives and social media account moderators are unable to support individual employee Self Service inquiries. Feature availability is subject to your employer’s Payworks subscription and may vary accordingly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Payworks Self Service at none against ABSDA's shown. Payworks Self Service also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). ABSDA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
ABSDA ships an update every 4 months, Payworks Self Service every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ABSDA | Payworks Self Service |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.4% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Canada's Best Apps | Payworks Inc. |
In-app purchases
ABSDA
No in-app purchases
Payworks Self Service
No in-app purchases







