# Dayforce vs Blue Yonder Workforce

The clearest difference is ads: Dayforce at none against Blue Yonder Workforce's shown. Dayforce also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Blue Yonder Workforce's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dayforce against 4.7 for Blue Yonder Workforce. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dayforce has 511K ratings behind it against 102K, 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 35% of Blue Yonder Workforce's.

Dayforce ships an update every 4 weeks, Blue Yonder Workforce every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dayforce | Blue Yonder Workforce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (511K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayforce/id456073226/reviews) | [4.7 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-yonder-workforce/id1467741402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **511K** | 102K |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **35.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #151 |
| Size | 228 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayforce Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/456073229) | [Blue Yonder, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719628230) |

## What reviewers say

### Dayforce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayforce/id456073226)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Blue Yonder Workforce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-yonder-workforce/id1467741402)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Manage your work schedule, request time off, and view pay summaries directly from your mobile device. This app offers employee self-service features, allowing for shift swaps and managing availability.

**Highlights:** Schedule management, Shift offers and swaps, Time off requests, View pay summary, Manage availability, Edit punches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Antiquated login
- 🔒 Constantly logging out
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect schedule information
- Inability to see schedule or time off requests
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Punch in and out feature
- Ability to see other team members' schedules
- Integration with Apple calendar
- Persistent login and Face ID/Touch ID support
- Ability to edit personal information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dayforce free?

Dayforce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue Yonder Workforce free?

Blue Yonder Workforce is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dayforce or Blue Yonder Workforce?

Dayforce and Blue Yonder Workforce are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 511K and 102K ratings respectively.

### Do Dayforce or Blue Yonder Workforce have ads?

Blue Yonder Workforce shows ads; Dayforce does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dayforce or Blue Yonder Workforce?

Dayforce ships an update every 4 weeks, and Blue Yonder Workforce every 3 months. Most recently, Dayforce was updated on September 26, 2026 and Blue Yonder Workforce on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dayforce or Blue Yonder Workforce?

Dayforce currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and Blue Yonder Workforce at #151. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*