# Deputy vs Coast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coast at none against Deputy's 2. Coast also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Deputy's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 883). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Deputy against 4.7 for Coast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6K ratings behind it against 883, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 88% of Coast's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, Coast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | Coast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews)** | [4.7 (883 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-native-work-order-cmms/id1257883693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 883 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [One Six Nine, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518120266) |

## What reviewers say

### Deputy

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

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


### Coast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coast-native-work-order-cmms/id1257883693)

This app streamlines maintenance and asset management for deskless workforces. It offers an all-in-one solution for tracking work orders, managing assets, scheduling preventive maintenance, and automating inventory. Teams can easily communicate and access information from any device.

**Highlights:** Create, assign, and track work orders, Asset information retrieval via QR codes, Preventive maintenance scheduling with notifications, Automated parts inventory updates, Real-time equipment performance insights, Streamlined inspections with stored documents, Multi-location tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is Coast free?

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

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

Deputy is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Coast averages 4.7 from 883 ratings.

### Do Deputy or Coast have ads?

Neither Deputy nor Coast shows ads.

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

Deputy ships an update weekly, and Coast every 4 days. Most recently, Deputy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Coast on October 24, 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.*