UKG Workforce Central vs WorkJam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UKG Workforce Central
This app provides employees and managers with secure mobile access to manage work schedules, time off, pay, and staffing. It offers offline functionality for punching in/out, syncing data when connectivity is restored.
- Punch in/out for work
- Check schedules and time off
- View benefits and pay
- Manage exceptions and staffing
- Approve time off requests
- Offline data synchronization
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Built to help simplify your work needs, the Workforce Central mobile app (formerly known as Kronos Mobile) provides employees and managers quick, secure access to Workforce Central. Employees can punch in/out for work, check their schedules, time off, benefits, and pay. Managers can take care of exceptions as they come up, ensure staffing and schedules are good to go, take action on time off requests, and other and other key needs. The Workforce Central mobile app also works offline, so don’t worry if you’re not able to connect to data. Your punches will be stored and the next time you’re connected, the punches will be sent off to Workforce Central. If you’re new to the Workforce Central mobile app, come visit our Mobile Resources site to quickly get started: https://community.kronos.com/s/wfc-mobile Note: Your organization must have UKG Workforce Central configured and mobile enabled. Please reach out to your Workforce Central administrator if you’re having trouble with access.
WorkJam
Manage your hourly work schedule, shifts, and workplace communications. Stay organized, connected with colleagues and managers, and access important updates and tasks all in one place.
- View schedule and shifts
- Manage shift swaps
- Connect with manager and co-workers
- Access updates and tasks
- Get recognized for work
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Everything you need to stay connected at work. WorkJam brings together the tools your employer shares with you—so you can stay connected, organised, and in control of your day. Use WorkJam to: • View your schedule and stay on top of upcoming shifts • Manage changes like shift swaps or picking up extra time • Connect with your manager and co-workers • Get recognised for great work • Access updates, tasks, and important info—all in one spot To use this app, your employer must be using WorkJam.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WorkJam at 4.7 against UKG Workforce Central's 1.4. WorkJam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 942). UKG Workforce Central's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
WorkJam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkJam has 23K ratings behind it against 942, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of UKG Workforce Central's written reviews are positive against 17% of WorkJam's.
UKG Workforce Central ships an update every 2 months, WorkJam weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UKG Workforce Central | WorkJam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (942 ratings) | 4.7 (23K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 1.8% of reviews | 16.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 942 | 23K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #188 | #108 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kronos Incorporated | WorkJam Inc. |
Customer experience
UKG Workforce Central
WorkJam
User reviews
UKG Workforce Central
From 942 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for work
- 📅 Ability to view schedule
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant crashes and glitches
- 🔑 Requires frequent password changes
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive
- 📵 Inability to stay logged in
- 🤖 Lack of biometric login options
WorkJam
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient to have schedules, messaging, and shift swaps in one app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for managing work schedules and communication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔑 Frequent log-outs and login issues
- 📆 Lack of calendar integration or export options
Bugs and requests
UKG Workforce Central
Reported bugs
4 issues- Server connection issues
- Login failures
- Disappearing schedule data
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Calendar sync integration
- Improved shift management tools
- Streamlined login process
- Customizable schedule views
WorkJam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent shift information and scheduling issues
- Messaging and notification problems
- Frequent crashes and login failures
- Inability to approve timecards within the app
Requested features
4 requests- Add calendar sync or export functionality
- Improve notification system and customization
- Optimize app performance and stability
- Provide more detailed shift information at a glance
In-app purchases
UKG Workforce Central
No in-app purchases
WorkJam
No in-app purchases
Questions
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