Workday vs UKG Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Workday
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.
- 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
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The Workday app provides secure, mobile access to your Workday applications on-the-go. As an employee, our simple interface allows you to • Review your pay, view or request time off, check in and out for work, submit your timesheet, and submit expenses quickly. • Get push notifications alerts and reminders for time tracking, important updates, and approvals. Immediately take action right from the app. • Browse your company directory, securely view coworker profiles, leave feedback, and take learning courses on-the-go. As a manager, you can take action wherever you are • Approve your employee requests easily. • View your team or individual profiles and immediately take actions relevant to your role, such as perform a job change, make a compensation change, or provide performance feedback. • Stay connected to your business by gaining quick insight into what's important through interactive reports and dashboards. And if your mobile device is ever lost or stolen, you can be confident that your data is secure. With support for Touch ID and Face ID, only you can access your information. Note: Your organization must authorize access to the Workday mobile app. You will only have access to mobile features your organization has enabled, based on your role (not all mobile features may be available to you). Not all Workday features are available on mobile.
UKG Pro
This mobile app provides employees with secure access to HR information, time tracking, and goal setting. Managers can manage requests, approve timecards, and gain insights through reports. It aims to enhance productivity and engagement for a better work experience.
- View and update HR and pay information
- Clock in/out and track time
- Manage time off requests
- Set and track professional goals
- Engage and chat with teammates
- Manage employee requests and timecards (for managers)
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Say hello to the mobile work experience built to help you thrive at work. Simple and intuitive by design, the UKG Pro mobile app gives you instant, secure access to relevant employee information, tools, and insights helping you stay productive and engaged on the go. From clocking time and flexing schedules to checking pay and setting aspirational goals, you’ll discover how delightful work can be. As an employee, you’ll be able to: • View and update personal HR and pay information • View your organization chart • Calculate take-home pay based on different “what-if” scenarios • Clock in and out of work • Track time and approve timecards • Manage time off requests • Set and track professional goals • Engage and chat with teammates, teams, and groups • Create and join employee resource groups focused on work, hobbies, interests, and more • Let your voice be heard through pulse surveys and celebrate achievements We’ve made it easy for people managers to truly manage in the moment letting you: • Take action in real-time from push notifications • Manage employee requests • Manage timecard exceptions, approval, and sign-off • Gain insight with reports and dashboards • Review and track employee goals • Communicate and engage with employees on a one-on-one basis or as a team Please note, the UKG Pro mobile app is only available to authorized customers of UKG. Your organization must enable access to the mobile app and some features may need to be enabled by your admin.
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Verdict
Workday and UKG Pro both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 31% of Workday's written reviews are positive against 9% of UKG Pro's. Workday also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 315K). UKG Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Workday against 4.7 for UKG Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workday has 1.9M ratings behind it against 315K, 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 9% of UKG Pro's.
Workday ships an update fortnightly, UKG Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Workday | UKG Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9M ratings) | 4.7 (315K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9M — better | 315K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | #10 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 286 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Workday | UKG INC. |
Customer experience
Workday
UKG Pro
User reviews
Workday
From 1.9M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 📊 Useful features (time tracking, pay stubs, learning)
- 👍 Easy to use for basic tasks
- 💡 Potential for improvement with better UI/UX
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
UKG Pro
From 315K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient all-in-one app
- 🔒 Secure with 2FA
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive
- 🔑 Difficult login process
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI
Bugs and requests
Workday
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Time off requests not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web versions
Requested features
4 requests- 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
UKG Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Face ID/biometrics not working
- Repeated log-outs and loss of login info
- Blank screens and loading issues
Requested features
3 requests- Calendar view for schedules
- Ability to swap/pick up shifts
- Improved payslip breakdown
In-app purchases
Workday
No in-app purchases
UKG Pro
No in-app purchases







