# Workday vs Blue Yonder Workforce

The clearest difference is ads: Workday at none against Blue Yonder Workforce's shown. Workday also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Blue Yonder Workforce's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 4.7 for Blue Yonder Workforce. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workday has 1.9M ratings behind it against 102K, 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 35% of Blue Yonder Workforce's.

Workday ships an update fortnightly, Blue Yonder Workforce every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workday | Blue Yonder Workforce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workday/id316800034/reviews) | [4.7 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-yonder-workforce/id1467741402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 102K |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews | **35.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #111 |
| Size | 237 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workday](https://appshunter.io/developer/316800037) | [Blue Yonder, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719628230) |

## What reviewers say

### Workday

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Business, #150 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


### Blue Yonder Workforce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-yonder-workforce/id1467741402)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Manage your work schedule, request time off, and view pay summaries directly from your mobile device. This app offers employee self-service features, allowing for shift swaps and managing availability.

**Highlights:** Schedule management, Shift offers and swaps, Time off requests, View pay summary, Manage availability, Edit punches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Antiquated login
- 🔒 Constantly logging out
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect schedule information
- Inability to see schedule or time off requests
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Punch in and out feature
- Ability to see other team members' schedules
- Integration with Apple calendar
- Persistent login and Face ID/Touch ID support
- Ability to edit personal information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workday free?

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

### Is Blue Yonder Workforce free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Workday or Blue Yonder Workforce?

Workday and Blue Yonder Workforce are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9M and 102K ratings respectively.

### Do Workday or Blue Yonder Workforce have ads?

Blue Yonder Workforce shows ads; Workday does not.

### Which is updated more often, Workday or Blue Yonder Workforce?

Workday ships an update fortnightly, and Blue Yonder Workforce every 3 months. Most recently, Workday was updated on September 24, 2026 and Blue Yonder Workforce on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Workday or Blue Yonder Workforce?

Workday currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Blue Yonder Workforce at #111. 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.*