# Workday vs Workforce Tools

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Workday at 1.9M against Workforce Tools's 119K. Workday also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked). Workforce Tools's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 31%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Workday against 4.8 for Workforce Tools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workday has 1.9M ratings behind it against 119K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Workday's written reviews are positive against 41% of Workforce Tools's.

Workday ships an update fortnightly, Workforce Tools monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workday | Workforce Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday/id316800034/reviews) | **[4.8 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workforce-tools/id1393900086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 119K |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workday](https://appshunter.io/developer/316800037) | [The Home Depot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/342527642) |

## What reviewers say

### Workday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday/id316800034)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Business, #156 Top Free (US App Store)

Access your enterprise workplace tools securely from your mobile device. Manage time off, view pay, submit expenses, and approve requests. Stay connected with company directory and learning resources, all with robust data security.

**Highlights:** View pay and request time off, Submit timesheets and expenses, Approve employee requests, Access company directory, Take learning courses, View reports and dashboards, Secure data access with biometrics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 📊 Useful features (time tracking, pay stubs, learning)
- 👍 Easy to use for basic tasks
- 💡 Potential for improvement with better UI/UX

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues and password resets
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 👎 Not very intuitive or user-friendly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with app permissions
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to web version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Time off requests not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage leave balances
- Streamlined time entry and approval process
- Improved navigation and task flow
- Integration with calendar and other productivity apps


### Workforce Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workforce-tools/id1393900086)

Access time cards, review schedules, and submit time off requests from a single, centralized mobile experience. This app integrates with your existing workforce management system for a seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** View time cards, Review schedules, Submit time off requests, Centralized experience, Integrates with workforce management systems, Configurable for seamless experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly
- 🚀 Easily to check my schedule
- 🚀 Convenient tool for checking schedule and requesting time off
- 🚀 Helpful in preparing for events and appointments
- 🚀 Keeps me informed about my schedule and paycheck

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant logging out issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance, frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to stay logged in
- 🐛 Slow or unresponsive app
- 🐛 Inconsistent login experience

**Reported bugs**

- Page expired error during login
- Inability to load the app or login screen
- Shifts not loading in the 'Exchange' tab
- Call-out option not working consistently
- Incompatibility with some devices or software updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync schedule with calendar apps
- Option to view partial day off requests
- Ability to add badge to Apple Wallet
- Improved calendar view with better visual distinction between work and off days
- Access to occurrence history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workday free?

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

### Is Workforce Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workday or Workforce Tools?

Workforce Tools is rated higher. Workday averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Workforce Tools averages 4.8 from 119K ratings.

### Do Workday or Workforce Tools have ads?

Neither Workday nor Workforce Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workday or Workforce Tools?

Workday ships an update fortnightly, and Workforce Tools monthly. Most recently, Workday was updated on September 24, 2026 and Workforce Tools on September 24, 2026.

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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.*