Comparison

Tonic Remote vs CPSGo Employee

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

Head to head
About

Tonic Remote

This app enables users of a specific point-of-sale system to remotely monitor store performance and approve transactions. It offers features like SMS alerts for voids, remote manager authorizations, and comprehensive reporting. An account with the associated POS system is required for use.

Highlights
  • Remote store status monitoring
  • Approve voids and comps
  • SMS alerts for transactions
  • Manager authorization
  • Full reporting
  • Time & Attendance tracking
  • Inventory tracking
Features
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Tonic Remote allows Tonic POS customers to view status of their stores as well as approve voids, comps, etc, remotely. Tonic POS allows you to manage your establishment from anywhere, anytime. Features of the system include: + SMS alerts for Voids/high comps + Remote authorizations for manager functionality (comp an item from anywhere in the world) + Full reporting + Time & Attendance + Detailed Inventory Tracking + QB Export for Sales information + Loyalty Program + Delivery Functionality + Property Management System integration + Enterprise Ready + Automatic upgrades every 2 months Start benefiting from Tonic today! (Tonic POS account required to use Tonic Remote)

About

CPSGo Employee

This app provides employees with access to their payroll information, personal details, and time-tracking features. Employees can view pay stubs, tax forms, and manage time-off requests. It also includes a clock-in/out function with optional geofencing.

Highlights
  • View pay stubs and tax forms
  • Edit personal and tax details
  • Track vacation and sick hours
  • Clock in and out for work
  • Submit and manage time off requests
  • Geofencing for location tracking
Features
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A FREE mobile solution designed for employees of Corporate Payroll Services clients. This All-in-One app provides access to Employee Portal and NetClockIn (only visible if employer is enrolled in this product) under one mobile app. Employee Portal provides you access to your pay and personal details, and NetClockIn will allow you to clock in and out with ease. EMPLOYEE PORTAL: - View current check pay details - View and/or edit personal details such as name, home address, phone number - View and/or edit federal income tax withholding status and state income tax withholding status - View available Vacation and Sick hours (PTO) - Access to all past pay details with the ability to download each pay stub - Ability to download all tax forms (W-2 statement or 1099-statement) NETCLOCKIN (Time and Attendance): - Easily Clock In and Out - Review and approve time entries for the current pay period - View any time entry for past pay periods. (Ability to view past pay periods is based on your Employer’s configuration) - Submit a time off request to your employer - Manage all time off requests (past and present) submitted to your employer - When Geofence feature is turned ON by your employer, the app will identify your location to inform you if you are within the Geofence or outside Geofence location. CPSGo Employee mobile access is only available to employees of Corporate Payroll Services' clients. EMPLOYEE PORTAL: - View current check pay details - View and/or edit personal details such as name, home address, phone number - View and/or edit federal income tax withholding status and state income tax withholding status - View available Vacation and Sick hours (PTO) - Access to all past pay details with the ability to download each pay stub - Ability to download all tax forms (W-2 statement or 1099-statement) ACCESS TO NETCLOCKIN (Time and Attendance): - Easily Clock In and Out - Review and approve time entries for the current pay period - View any time entry for past pay periods. (Ability to view past pay periods is based on your Employer’s configuration) - Submit a time off request to your employee - Manage all time off requests (past and present) submitted to your employer - When Geofence feature is turned ON by your employer, the app will identify your location to inform you if you are within the Geofence or outside Geofence location. CPSGo Employee mobile access is only available to employees of Corporate Payroll Services customers.

Screenshots

Tonic Remote3 screens
CPSGo Employee4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tonic Remote and CPSGo Employee both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tonic Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of CPSGo Employee's. CPSGo Employee's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Tonic Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tonic Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of CPSGo Employee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tonic Remote ships an update every 26 months, CPSGo Employee every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tonic Remote versus CPSGo Employee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTonic RemoteCPSGo Employee
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better2.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings719 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.08.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVersiTech Limited Liability CompanyADAPTABLE SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Customer experience

Tonic Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CPSGo Employee

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

Tonic Remote

No in-app purchases

None

CPSGo Employee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tonic Remote free?
Tonic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPSGo Employee free?
CPSGo Employee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tonic Remote or CPSGo Employee?
Tonic Remote is rated higher. Tonic Remote averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CPSGo Employee averages 2.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Tonic Remote or CPSGo Employee have ads?
Neither Tonic Remote nor CPSGo Employee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tonic Remote or CPSGo Employee?
Tonic Remote ships an update every 26 months, and CPSGo Employee every 4 months. Most recently, Tonic Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and CPSGo Employee on October 24, 2026.

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