Comparison

ADP Mobile Solutions vs Paychex Flex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ADP Mobile Solutions

Access payroll, time, benefits, and HR information for yourself and your team. Track time, view pay statements, manage time off, and connect with colleagues. Managers can approve requests and view team calendars.

Highlights
  • View pay & W2 statements
  • Request and approve time off
  • Track time & attendance (punch in/out, timesheets)
  • View benefit plan information
  • Contact colleagues
  • Approve time cards
  • View team calendars
Features
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ADP Mobile Solutions provides you with an easy and convenient way to access payroll, time & attendance, benefits, and other vital HR information for you and your team. - All the features listed below may not be available to you. If you have question, review the FAQs in the Settings menu in the app. - This app is available to the employees and managers of companies that use the following ADP products: Workforce Now, Vantage, Portal Self Service, Run, TotalSource, ALINE Card by ADP, Spending Account / iPay Statements, and select products outside the US (ask your employer). Key Employee Features: • View pay & W2 statements • View & request time off • Track time & attendance o Punch in/out o Create timesheets o Update, edit, & approve time cards • View pay card accounts • View benefit plan information • Contact colleagues • Offers for ADP and third-party products and services Key Manager Features: • Approve time cards • Approve time off • View team calendars • View executive dashboards Security: • All application requests and transactions are routed through ADP's secure servers • All network traffic between the mobile device and the server is encrypted • All employee information cached on the mobile device is encrypted • Username and password protected • Login sessions time out from inactivity • Accounts locked out with excessive login failures • Fast and easy login with Touch ID or Face ID • Recover or reset forgotten user IDs and passwords Investment options are available through the applicable entities for each retirement product. Investment options in the “ADP Direct Products” are available through ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc. (“ADP BD”), Member FINRA, an affiliate of ADP, INC, One ADP Blvd, Roseland, NJ 07068 (“ADP”) or (in the case of certain investments), ADP directly. Certain advisory services may be provided by Financial Engines™ Professional Management, a service of Financial Engines Advisors, LLC (“FE”). FE’s service are made available through connectivity by ADP, however, FE is neither affiliated with ADP nor any of ADP’s affiliates, parents, or subsidiaries, and is neither endorsed nor recommended by any ADP entity.”

About

Paychex Flex

This app connects employers and employees to essential payroll and benefits functions. Employers can submit payroll, access reports, and view employee data. Employees can view pay stubs, manage retirement contributions, and access benefit details.

Highlights
  • Submit payroll on the go
  • Access payroll reports
  • View employee pay stubs and tax documents
  • Manage retirement contributions and investments
  • Access health and benefits information
  • Touch ID and Face ID authentication
Features
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The Paychex Flex app can be used by previously registered Paychex Flex (paychexflex.com) users. Paychex Flex keeps employers and employees connected to the most vital payroll and benefits features. Available features will vary and are dependent upon your company's plan options. EMPLOYERS Touch ID and Face ID authentication Submit payroll - Enter, review, and submit on the go. - Resume payrolls started on your tablet or desktop. Access vital information - All reports, including payroll reports and cash requirements. - Employee check stubs and tax documents. - Employee profiles, compensation, taxes, deductions, and time-off balances. - Retirement plan balances, participation rates, and employee eligibility. - Health and benefits carrier information and member guides. - Health and benefits employee enrollment and election information. EMPLOYEES Touch ID and Face ID authentication Access vital information - Check stubs and W2s. - Retirement balances, contributions, returns, and loans. - Update retirement contributions and investments. - Profile, compensation, taxes, deductions, and time-off balances. - Health, dental, and life insurance benefit details, deductions, and contact information. - FSA contributions, balances, claim, and reimbursement activity.

Screenshots

ADP Mobile Solutions4 screens
Paychex Flex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paychex Flex at none against ADP Mobile Solutions's shown. Paychex Flex also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ADP Mobile Solutions's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (4.4M vs 575K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ADP Mobile Solutions against 4.8 for Paychex Flex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ADP Mobile Solutions has 4.4M ratings behind it against 575K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of ADP Mobile Solutions's written reviews are positive against 12% of Paychex Flex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADP Mobile Solutions ships an update weekly, Paychex Flex monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ADP Mobile Solutions versus Paychex Flex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADP Mobile SolutionsPaychex Flex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.4M ratings)4.8 (575K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4M — better575K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better#37
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB328 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperADP, IncPaychex, Inc

Customer experience

ADP Mobile Solutions

All ratings4,446,443 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews3,685 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative71.4%

Paychex Flex

All ratings574,778 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews694 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.0%

User reviews

ADP Mobile Solutions

From 4.4M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Convenient access to pay information
  • 💳 Helpful for tracking hours and clocking in/out

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Inconsistent password requirements
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 🔒 Issues with Face ID/fingerprint login
  • 🤯 Poor user experience and navigation

Paychex Flex

From 575K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Convenient access to payroll information
  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💻 Helpful for both employers and employees

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow and unresponsive app performance
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Security issues with account access
  • 💸 Concerns about privacy and data sharing

Bugs and requests

ADP Mobile Solutions

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect time/punch recording
  • Frequent login issues and account lockouts
  • Unreliable server connectivity
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Calendar integration for schedules
  • Ability to edit time off requests
  • Customizable default screens
  • Improved notification system

Paychex Flex

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes or fails to load
  • Time tracking inaccuracies and missed punches
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to edit time punches directly in the app
  • More detailed payroll information and reporting
  • Improved notification system for payroll updates

In-app purchases

None

ADP Mobile Solutions

No in-app purchases

None

Paychex Flex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ADP Mobile Solutions free?
ADP Mobile Solutions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paychex Flex free?
Paychex Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ADP Mobile Solutions or Paychex Flex?
Paychex Flex is rated higher. ADP Mobile Solutions averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.4M ratings, while Paychex Flex averages 4.8 from 575K ratings.
Do ADP Mobile Solutions or Paychex Flex have ads?
ADP Mobile Solutions shows ads; Paychex Flex does not.
Which is updated more often, ADP Mobile Solutions or Paychex Flex?
ADP Mobile Solutions ships an update weekly, and Paychex Flex monthly. Most recently, ADP Mobile Solutions was updated on September 24, 2026 and Paychex Flex on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, ADP Mobile Solutions or Paychex Flex?
ADP Mobile Solutions currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Paychex Flex at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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