# When I Work Staff Scheduling vs Paycom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paycom at none against When I Work Staff Scheduling's 10. Paycom also leads on ratings volume (1.6M vs 58K) and chart position (#28 vs #99). When I Work Staff Scheduling's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 58%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. When I Work Staff Scheduling sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Paycom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for When I Work Staff Scheduling against 4.8 for Paycom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paycom has 1.6M ratings behind it against 58K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of When I Work Staff Scheduling's written reviews are positive against 58% of Paycom's.

When I Work Staff Scheduling ships an update weekly, Paycom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When I Work Staff Scheduling | Paycom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-i-work-staff-scheduling/id383126470/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycom/id1207929487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58K | **1.6M** |
| Positive reviews | **89.8% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #99 | **#28** |
| Size | 235 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [When I Work, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383126473) | [Paycom Payroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207929486) |

## What reviewers say

### When I Work Staff Scheduling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-i-work-staff-scheduling/id383126470)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Streamline employee scheduling, time tracking, and team communication. This app helps reduce chaos and costs by improving accountability, facilitating shift trades, and providing instant notifications for schedule changes. It's designed for shift-based workplaces to enhance team management and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Employee scheduling, Time clock, Team messaging, Shift trades, Time off requests, Auto scheduling, Labor forecasting

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Micro Scheduling Plan | $99.99 | one-time |
| Annual Mini Scheduling Plan | $209.99 | one-time |
| Annual Small Scheduling Plan | $299.99 | one-time |
| Annual Medium Scheduling | $399.99 | one-time |
| Annual Large Scheduling | $499.99 | one-time |
| Annual Small Scheduling and Attendance | $599.99 | one-time |
| Annual XL Scheduling | $599.99 | one-time |
| Annual Medium Scheduling and Attendance | $799.99 | one-time |
| Annual Super Scheduling | $799.99 | one-time |
| Annual Plus Scheduling | $999.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for scheduling
- 💡 Helpful for shift swapping and communication
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Effective for managing staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate some features
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Issues with shift approval and time-off requests
- 🔍 Problems with the messaging/chat functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Unreliable notifications and alerts
- Syncing issues between mobile and web versions
- Problems with location-based clock-in/out features

**Requested features**

- Allow employees to view Sunday schedules
- Improve shift drop/swap process
- Add a sick day request feature
- Provide more flexibility in availability settings
- Enhance the calendar view and scheduling tools


### Paycom

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

**Currently charting:** #28 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 When I Work Staff Scheduling free?

When I Work Staff Scheduling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paycom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, When I Work Staff Scheduling or Paycom?

When I Work Staff Scheduling is rated higher. When I Work Staff Scheduling averages 4.8 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Paycom averages 4.8 from 1.6M ratings.

### Do When I Work Staff Scheduling or Paycom have ads?

Neither When I Work Staff Scheduling nor Paycom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, When I Work Staff Scheduling or Paycom?

When I Work Staff Scheduling ships an update weekly, and Paycom every 3 weeks. Most recently, When I Work Staff Scheduling was updated on October 29, 2026 and Paycom on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, When I Work Staff Scheduling or Paycom?

When I Work Staff Scheduling currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Paycom at #28. 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.*