# HotSchedules vs Paycom

The clearest difference is price: Paycom at Free against HotSchedules's $2.99. Paycom also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 22%) and ratings volume (1.6M vs 67K). HotSchedules's advantage is chart position (#1 vs #31) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Paycom is free to download; HotSchedules costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Paycom holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paycom has 1.6M ratings behind it against 67K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of HotSchedules's written reviews are positive against 58% of Paycom's.

HotSchedules ships an update every 8 days, Paycom every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HotSchedules | Paycom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotschedules/id294934058/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycom/id1207929487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **57.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #31 |
| Size | 59 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotSchedules](https://appshunter.io/developer/294934061) | [Paycom Payroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207929486) |

## What reviewers say

### HotSchedules

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotschedules/id294934058)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Business, #3 Top Paid, #104 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app simplifies employee scheduling and team communication. It allows for easy shift management, time-off requests, and calendar syncing. Managers benefit from faster schedule creation and performance monitoring, while teams stay connected through messaging.

**Highlights:** Shift swapping and pickup, Time off requests, Automatic calendar sync, Manager schedule building, Sales and labor monitoring, Team messaging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for checking schedules
- 💡 Ability to pick up and swap shifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🔄 Constant need to update app
- 💰 Paid app for employees

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues after updates
- Calendar sync problems
- Disappearing messages and data loss
- Incompatibility with dark mode

**Requested features**

- Show shift end times
- Categorize and filter inbox messages
- Ability to view full team schedules
- Automatic shift rotation algorithm
- Integrated payroll and earnings tracking


### Paycom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycom/id1207929487)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Manage HR and payroll tasks like checking schedules, requesting time off, and reviewing pay. Access employee information, track expenses, and complete training. Managers can approve requests and view team data.

**Highlights:** Manage HR and payroll tasks, View employee information, Track time and expenses, Complete training modules, Managerial approval tools, AI-powered data retrieval

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient self-service dashboard
- 🚀 Easy to access pay and financial information
- 🔒 Secure login with biometrics
- 👍 Helpful for tracking time and expenses
- 👍 Allows employees to manage their own information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent logout issues without notification
- 🤔 Confusing or counterintuitive user interface
- 🤔 Difficult to correct missed punches or time entries
- 🤔 Lack of visibility into hours worked per shift/week
- 🤔 Overly complex process for requesting time off

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on certain devices
- Time entries sometimes disappear or get mislabeled
- Issues with location tracking for clocking in/out
- Trouble uploading documents or photos within the app
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between employee and manager modes

**Requested features**

- Add a live clock to track cumulative hours worked
- Provide option to set default district, school, or location
- Allow bulk editing of time entries or expenses
- Improve notification system for schedule changes
- Integrate with calendar apps for easier scheduling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HotSchedules free?

HotSchedules costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paycom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HotSchedules or Paycom?

Paycom is rated higher. HotSchedules averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Paycom averages 4.8 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do HotSchedules or Paycom have ads?

Neither HotSchedules nor Paycom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HotSchedules or Paycom?

HotSchedules ships an update every 8 days, and Paycom every 3 weeks. Most recently, HotSchedules was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paycom on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HotSchedules or Paycom?

HotSchedules currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Paycom at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*