# Deputy vs Shiftee

The clearest difference is rating: Deputy at 4.8 against Shiftee's 2.7. Deputy also leads on ratings volume (6.1K vs 11) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). Shiftee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Shiftee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deputy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 48% of Shiftee's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, Shiftee every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | Shiftee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews)** | [2.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftee-schedule-and-timeclock/id1170002741/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [Shiftee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949041858) |

## What reviewers say

### Deputy

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

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · 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


### Shiftee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftee-schedule-and-timeclock/id1170002741)

This app offers comprehensive workforce management tools, including employee scheduling, time tracking, leave management, and payroll processing. It aims to foster transparency and productivity within businesses by providing real-time schedule synchronization and accurate attendance records.

**Highlights:** Real-time synchronized schedules, Accurate attendance records (GPS/WiFi), Simple leave request-approval process, Work from home and offsite tracking, Customizable notifications, Real-time statistics and reports

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is Shiftee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deputy or Shiftee?

Deputy is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Shiftee averages 2.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Deputy or Shiftee have ads?

Neither Deputy nor Shiftee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deputy or Shiftee?

Deputy ships an update weekly, and Shiftee every 6 days. Most recently, Deputy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Shiftee on November 2, 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.*