# When I Work Staff Scheduling vs Deputy

When I Work Staff Scheduling and Deputy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of When I Work Staff Scheduling's written reviews are positive against 59% of Deputy's. When I Work Staff Scheduling also leads on ratings volume (57K vs 5.4K) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. When I Work Staff Scheduling sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Deputy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for When I Work Staff Scheduling against 4.8 for Deputy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: When I Work Staff Scheduling has 57K ratings behind it against 5.4K, 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 59% of Deputy's.

When I Work Staff Scheduling ships an update every 9 days, Deputy weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | When I Work Staff Scheduling | Deputy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-i-work-staff-scheduling/id383126470/reviews) | [4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 5.4K |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [When I Work, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383126473) | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) |

## What reviewers say

### When I Work Staff Scheduling

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

**Currently charting:** #100 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


### Deputy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330)

This app simplifies employee scheduling, time tracking, and workforce management for businesses. It allows for easy creation of balanced schedules, communication with staff, and integration with payroll systems. Employees can view their schedules, manage availability, and clock in/out.

**Highlights:** Create balanced, cost-effective schedules, Publish shift information via push notification, Fill open shifts with team pick-up, Approve leave and shift changes, Manage team communications and tasks, Track time and attendance, Integrate with payroll and POS systems

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 users | $59.99 | per month |
| 25 users | $144.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for scheduling and timekeeping
- 👍 Helpful for managing staff
- 👍 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable location tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive for some businesses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Timesheets not accurately recording hours worked
- Shift scheduling issues after updates
- Notification system not reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel shifts
- Improve communication features between employees
- Provide more detailed reporting and analytics
- Allow employees to view their leave balances
- Integrate with more payroll/HR systems


## 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 Deputy free?

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

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

When I Work Staff Scheduling and Deputy are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 57K and 5.4K ratings respectively.

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

Neither When I Work Staff Scheduling nor Deputy shows ads.

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

When I Work Staff Scheduling ships an update every 9 days, and Deputy weekly. Most recently, When I Work Staff Scheduling was updated on September 24, 2026 and Deputy 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.*