Comparison

Dayforce vs Zipline Inc.

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

Head to head
About

Dayforce

Manage your work and personal life efficiently from anywhere. This app allows you to clock in/out, request time off, view schedules, swap shifts, and track earnings. It also provides essential tools for managers to handle tasks on the go.

Highlights
  • Clock in and out
  • Plan time off
  • Check schedule
  • Swap shifts
  • Review benefits
  • Track real-time earnings
  • Approve timesheets
Currently charting
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The Dayforce app helps you do the work you’re meant to do by putting you in charge of your work and life - anytime, anywhere. With the Dayforce app, staying connected and in control is simple. Skip the paperwork and manage tasks efficiently across your devices. From clocking in and out to planning time off, checking your schedule, swapping shifts, or reviewing benefits, the Dayforce app makes it easy to manage your day-to-day. You can also track your real-time earnings and access your pay before payday, giving you greater control and flexibility when you need it.¹ Plus, if you’re a people leader, the Dayforce app puts essential manager tools right at your fingertips so you can handle tasks on the go and free up more of your time. Need to approve timesheets or respond to requests? Dayforce makes it simple to stay connected and in control, wherever you are. Disclaimers: Features available to you depend on your employer’s setup, and not all features may be available. Dayforce mobile access is available only to employees of organizations that use Dayforce and have enabled the mobile experience. ¹ Not all employers choose to offer on-demand pay with Dayforce Wallet. Check with your employer to see if this is available to you. Some blackout dates and limitations may apply based on your employer's pay cycle and configurations. Partner banks do not administer and are not responsible for on-demand pay.

About

Zipline Inc.

This app streamlines retail communication, ensuring teams receive critical information efficiently. It provides tools for task tracking, daily checklists, and on-the-go execution monitoring to improve clarity and reduce wasted time.

Highlights
  • Streamlined retail communication
  • Task tracking
  • Daily checklists
  • Store execution monitoring
  • On-the-go access
  • Information clarity
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Zipline turns the grind of retail communication into an engaging, effective aha solution. The only service that ensures the right people get the right information in the right way. Everyone is on the same page, tasks are tracked and life feels less like a perpetual game of catch up. Everyone also gets a calendar, a daily checklist, and the ability to track store execution – all while on the go. With greater clarity and less time spent searching for messages and attachments, you can quiet the noise, plan your day, and get back to your customers. With Zipline, you feel connected and understand what success for your role looks like. Happiness flows from the bottom up and top down. Zipline is the ultimate streamline.

Screenshots

Dayforce4 screens
Zipline Inc.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dayforce at 518K against Zipline Inc.'s 21K. Dayforce also leads on chart position (#47 vs #183). Zipline Inc.'s advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dayforce against 4.7 for Zipline Inc.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dayforce has 518K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Dayforce's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zipline Inc.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dayforce ships an update every 3 weeks, Zipline Inc. monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dayforce versus Zipline Inc.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayforceZipline Inc.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (518K ratings)4.7 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews31.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings518K — better21K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#47 — better#183
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB38 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDayforce CorporationRetail Zipline

Customer experience

Dayforce

All ratings516,398 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,349 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative67.4%

Zipline Inc.

All ratings21,019 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.4%
Negative60.3%

User reviews

Dayforce

From 518K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient for checking schedules
  • 👍 Syncs with calendar
  • 👍 Reliable for timesheets and pay info

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Frequent password resets
  • 🐛 Unreliable login and account access
  • 🐛 Glitchy schedule updates and sync issues
  • 👎 Unintuitive user interface
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

Zipline Inc.

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great resource for daily tasks and information
  • 👍 Useful and user-friendly app
  • 🔍 Helpful for staying up-to-date on company communications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues and glitches
  • 🔑 Frustrating login process and lack of persistent login
  • ⏱️ App frequently logs users out
  • 🔄 Looping back to login screen
  • 🔌 App not accessible when not clocked in

Bugs and requests

Dayforce

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect shift times and missed break periods
  • Randomly logs out users and locks them out
  • Calendar sync issues and inaccurate schedule display
  • Timesheet entry and approval process unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow editing of availability and time off requests in-app
  • Add ability to communicate with managers and coworkers
  • Improve calendar view and shift scheduling features
  • Enable printing or emailing of pay stubs directly from app

Zipline Inc.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant crashes and freezes
  • Inability to view attachments after iOS update
  • Issues with team switching and filtering

Requested features

3 requests
  • Push notifications for important updates
  • Ability to access app without being clocked in
  • Improved login persistence and security options (e.g., biometrics)

In-app purchases

None

Dayforce

No in-app purchases

None

Zipline Inc.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dayforce free?
Dayforce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zipline Inc. free?
Zipline Inc. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dayforce or Zipline Inc.?
Zipline Inc. is rated higher. Dayforce averages 4.7 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while Zipline Inc. averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.
Do Dayforce or Zipline Inc. have ads?
Neither Dayforce nor Zipline Inc. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dayforce or Zipline Inc.?
Dayforce ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zipline Inc. monthly. Most recently, Dayforce was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zipline Inc. on October 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Dayforce or Zipline Inc.?
Dayforce currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Zipline Inc. at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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