UKG Workforce Central vs HMSConnect
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.
HMSConnect
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HMSConnect is our 24/7 Secure Client Portal providing access to policy information and documents, certificates of insurance, and automobile identification cards. Clients may also request policy changes such as vehicles, drivers, equipment, etc. HMSConnect also provides client access to carrier websites and direct reporting numbers for claims reporting. Best of all, these services are available to you at no additional cost.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UKG Workforce Central at 12.0 against HMSConnect's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
UKG Workforce Central ships an update every 2 months, HMSConnect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UKG Workforce Central | HMSConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (942 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 1.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 942 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kronos Incorporated | HMS Insurance Associates, Inc. |
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
HMSConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UKG Workforce Central
No in-app purchases
HMSConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UKG Workforce Central free?
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Do UKG Workforce Central or HMSConnect have ads?
Which is updated more often, UKG Workforce Central or HMSConnect?
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