WorkWise Timesheet vs ShiftBadge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WorkWise Timesheet
Easily record work hours and calculate employee pay, including overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40. This tool helps manage basic payroll calculations, with more features planned for future updates.
- Record work hours
- Calculate employee pay
- Overtime pay calculation (1.5x)
- Track hours over 40 per week
- Basic payroll management
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WorkWise Timesheet is a free mobile app from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division that helps employers and employees track work hours and calculate pay. Use WorkWise Timesheet to record regular work hours and breaks and calculate overtime pay at one and one-half times (1.5) the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The app provides a simple way to maintain time and pay information, as well as access to wage and hour compliance resources. WorkWise Timesheet does not currently account for all pay and workplace situations, including tips, commissions, bonuses, deductions, holiday pay, weekend pay, shift differentials, or pay for regular days of rest. The app also provides access to Wage and Hour Division resources, including information about the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program and other compliance assistance resources. Disclaimer: The U.S. Department of Labor provides WorkWise Timesheet as a public service. The regulations and related materials available through the app are intended to enhance public access to information about Department of Labor programs. The app does not address every situation that may arise in the workplace, and information may not always reflect the most recent official publication or update. Calculations and other results depend on the accuracy of information entered by the user. The Department of Labor makes no express or implied guarantees regarding results. The Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations remain the official sources for regulatory information published by the Department of Labor. We will make every effort to correct efforts brought to our attention.
ShiftBadge
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ShiftBadge is the shift calendar app built specifically for law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and all first responders who work rotating schedules. Unlike generic shift apps, ShiftBadge understands the unique demands of badge-wearers. From cross-midnight overnight shifts to FLSA 7(k) overtime compliance tracking, every feature is designed for the job you do. KEY FEATURES Shift Calendar Visual month, week, and day views with color-coded shift types. Cross-midnight shifts display correctly across both calendar days. Tap any day to view or edit shift details, add notes, and flag overtime. Shift Pattern Engine Create unlimited rotation patterns with any cycle length. Apply patterns to your calendar instantly. Supports all common first responder rotations including 5/2-5/3, 4/2, 2/2/2, and fully custom cycles. FLSA 7(k) Overtime Tracking The only personal app on the App Store with built-in FLSA 7(k) compliance tracking. Set your work period (7, 8, 14, or 28 days), track hours against the threshold, and get alerts before you exceed limits. Generate overtime reports for payroll. Overtime Log Log overtime hours by type: regular OT, double time, holiday, and comp time. View totals by pay period with interactive charts. Time-Off Balance Tracking Track vacation, sick, personal, comp time, and Kelly days with running balances and carryover. Always know how much time you have available. Court Appearance Tracking Log court dates with case numbers, appearance times, and conflict detection against your regular shifts. Never miss a subpoena again. iOS Calendar Sync Two-way sync with your iPhone calendar. Your shifts appear in the Apple Calendar app alongside personal events. Widgets and Apple Watch Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your next shift at a glance. Apple Watch complication for quick shift lookup right from your wrist. PDF Export Generate professional shift reports for payroll, records, or department submissions. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No servers, no accounts, no sign-ups, no data collection. Your schedule is your business. FREE TIER Basic shift calendar view, one shift pattern, and manual shift entry. PREMIUM UNLOCK Unlimited patterns, overtime tracking, FLSA 7(k) calculator, time-off balances, court tracking, calendar sync, widgets, Apple Watch, PDF export, custom shift types, and priority support. Choose your plan: Monthly: $3.99/month Yearly: $29.99/year (save 37%) Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase 7-day free trial available with monthly subscription. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. TERMS OF USE https://asunnyboy861.github.io/ShiftBadge/terms.html PRIVACY POLICY https://asunnyboy861.github.io/ShiftBadge/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorkWise Timesheet at none against ShiftBadge's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ShiftBadge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WorkWise Timesheet asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WorkWise Timesheet | ShiftBadge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | U.S. Department of Labor | 贺 周 |
Bugs and requests
WorkWise Timesheet
Reported bugs
24 issues- Wrong customer/employer selected
- App crashes when tapping fields (employer, pay rate)
- Error: already logged time for this period upon initial download
- Pay rate field not editable
- Lunch breaks will not save
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- All time data lost after app update
- Overtime calculations are wrong (0.5 instead of 1.5)
- Version 3.1.2 broke the app
- Hourly rate error when tapping 'Start Work'
- Start/End/Break drop-down boxes appear blank
- Export function truncates data to current month
- App adopts device display settings with no independent option
- Keyboard covers comments window on iPhone
- Pay period disappears
- App doesn't open at all since latest revision
- Spreadsheet mailed is blank
- Information deleted when trying to cancel 'start' mode
- Accidental click deleted everything (employer, hours logged)
- Deleted entire summary three times when editing a day
- Time worked after midnight rolls to the next day
- App does not work on older iPods and iPads (requires iOS 7.0)
- Entered start time disappeared after 4 hours
- Miscalculates hours and cheats workers
- Does not account for the 24-hour day
Requested features
25 requests- Ability to set custom pay periods (start/end dates)
- Ability to set custom work week start days
- Improved overtime calculation (1.5x base pay)
- Option to invite employees to clock in/out
- Employer setup for employees (rate, info, dates)
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- Calendar view for better visualization of worked days
- Ability to edit time entries
- Ability to add descriptions/comments to clocked hours
- Option to change pay rate for different tasks
- Tax deductions and net pay calculation
- Dark mode option
- Ability to see monthly/yearly earnings
- Fix split shift handling
- Fix time rolling after midnight
- Calculate total hours weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
- Biweekly pay period option
- Overtime for greater than 80 hours
- Shift and weekend differential options
- Manual input for holidays, vacation, etc.
- Warning before deleting all data
- Option to set display preference independently
- Fix keyboard covering comment window on iPhone
- Estimate earnings after taxes
- Fix symbol messing up calculations
- Return to old style/design
ShiftBadge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WorkWise Timesheet
No in-app purchases
ShiftBadge
- ShiftBadge Monthly$3.991 Month
- ShiftBadge Yearly$29.991 Year
- ShiftBadge Lifetime$59.99
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