# Deputy vs ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

The clearest difference is rating: Deputy at 4.8 against ZoomShift Employee Scheduling's 2.8. Deputy also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 60) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). ZoomShift Employee Scheduling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deputy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. ZoomShift Employee Scheduling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deputy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6.1K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 61% of ZoomShift Employee Scheduling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deputy ships an update weekly, ZoomShift Employee Scheduling every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | ZoomShift Employee Scheduling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews)** | [2.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomshift-employee-scheduling/id1037154581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [ZoomShift](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011013343) |

## What reviewers say

### Deputy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app simplifies employee scheduling, time tracking, and workforce management for businesses. It allows for easy creation of balanced schedules, communication with staff, and integration with payroll systems. Employees can view their schedules, manage availability, and clock in/out.

**Highlights:** Create balanced, cost-effective schedules, Publish shift information via push notification, Fill open shifts with team pick-up, Approve leave and shift changes, Manage team communications and tasks, Track time and attendance, Integrate with payroll and POS systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 users | $59.99 | per month |
| 25 users | $144.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for scheduling and timekeeping
- 👍 Helpful for managing staff
- 👍 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable location tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive for some businesses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Timesheets not accurately recording hours worked
- Shift scheduling issues after updates
- Notification system not reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel shifts
- Improve communication features between employees
- Provide more detailed reporting and analytics
- Allow employees to view their leave balances
- Integrate with more payroll/HR systems


### ZoomShift Employee Scheduling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomshift-employee-scheduling/id1037154581)

Streamline employee scheduling and time tracking with this app. Managers can create schedules, communicate with staff, and manage time off. Employees can view their schedules, request time off, and track their hours.

**Highlights:** Create work schedules quickly, GPS time clock and timesheets, Forecast labor to sales, Assign shifts and allow pickups, Direct and group messaging, Approve/deny time off requests, Export for payroll

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for managing schedules
- 👍 Convenient for employees
- 👍 Good communication tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent logging out
- 🐛 App glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Difficulty refreshing data
- 🐛 Inconsistent schedule updates
- 🐛 Poor app development

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or crashing
- Unable to clock in/out
- Schedules not updating in real-time
- Auto-logging out frequently
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Add Face ID or keychain login
- Improve data refresh functionality
- Allow employees to see timesheets and time clock
- Add monthly calendar view
- Enable swipe between days


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

Deputy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZoomShift Employee Scheduling free?

ZoomShift Employee Scheduling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deputy or ZoomShift Employee Scheduling?

Deputy is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while ZoomShift Employee Scheduling averages 2.8 from 60 ratings.

### Do Deputy or ZoomShift Employee Scheduling have ads?

Neither Deputy nor ZoomShift Employee Scheduling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deputy or ZoomShift Employee Scheduling?

Deputy ships an update weekly, and ZoomShift Employee Scheduling every 5 weeks. Most recently, Deputy was updated on November 1, 2026 and ZoomShift Employee Scheduling on October 29, 2026.

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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.*