# ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard vs Homebase

ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard and Homebase both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Homebase's written reviews are positive against 26% of ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard's. Homebase also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homebase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard against 4.8 for Homebase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homebase has 94K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard's written reviews are positive against 75% of Homebase's.

ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard ships an update monthly, Homebase weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard | Homebase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduleflex-by-shiftboard/id346209204/reviews) | **[4.8 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-employee-scheduling/id871544379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16K | **94K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 39 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiftboard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346209207) | [Pioneer Works, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/871544382) |

## What reviewers say

### ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheduleflex-by-shiftboard/id346209204)

Access and manage your work schedule from anywhere. Receive real-time notifications about changes and easily handle shift swaps, time-off requests, and clocking in/out. Designed for both team members and managers to streamline workforce management.

**Highlights:** View scheduled shifts, Clock in and out, Pick-up or trade shifts, Manage availability, Request time-off, View team schedules, See clocked-in employees

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to access and navigate
- 🚀 Simple and highly effective for reviewing scheduled events
- 💡 Convenient to check schedule from phone
- 💡 Flexible to select shifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Delayed real-time clock in/out
- 🐛 Odd display issues with dates and arrival times
- 🐛 Confusing and not user-friendly interface
- 🐛 Crashes and login issues
- 🐛 Lack of notifications for shift updates

**Reported bugs**

- Password reset emails not being sent
- Shifts not showing up accurately
- Inability to log in or view schedule

**Requested features**

- Show shift duration and total weekly hours
- Allow editing of shifts after scheduling
- Integrate with payroll systems
- Provide monthly calendar view
- Improve notification system


### Homebase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-employee-scheduling/id871544379)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Business, #65 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app helps small business owners manage hourly teams by streamlining employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll. It offers features like mobile time clocks, automated payroll calculations, and team communication tools to save time and ensure compliance.

**Highlights:** Employee scheduling and shift management, Mobile time clock and attendance tracking, Automated payroll and paycheck management, HR and hiring tools, Team communication and messaging, Labor cost and sales monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homebase Essentials Plan | $30.00 | per month |
| Homebase Plus Plan | $70.00 | per month |
| Homebase Essentials Annual | $289.00 | per year |
| Homebase Plus Plan Annual | $669.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient features
- 💰 Helpful cash out option
- 📅 Useful scheduling and shift management
- 💬 Good communication tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Location access issues
- 💬 Notification problems
- 🗓️ Limited calendar/schedule view options

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent location access
- Unresolved message notification issues
- Freezing/crashing on login or clock-in
- Delayed app updates and sync issues

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar/schedule view options
- Direct message reply functionality
- Ability to delete chat threads
- Automatic read notification clearing
- Shift-level details in shift trading


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard free?

ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homebase free?

Homebase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard or Homebase?

Homebase is rated higher. ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Homebase averages 4.8 from 94K ratings.

### Do ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard or Homebase have ads?

Homebase shows ads; ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard or Homebase?

ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard ships an update monthly, and Homebase weekly. Most recently, ScheduleFlex by Shiftboard was updated on September 23, 2026 and Homebase on September 25, 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.*