# Deputy vs TimeWorksPlus Employee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deputy at 59% against TimeWorksPlus Employee's 13%. Deputy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). TimeWorksPlus Employee's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Deputy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 5.4K ratings behind it against 255, 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 13% of TimeWorksPlus Employee's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, TimeWorksPlus Employee every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | TimeWorksPlus Employee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews)** | [1.9 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeworksplus-employee/id1435954468/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [Swipeclock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146553204) |

## 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


### TimeWorksPlus Employee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeworksplus-employee/id1435954468)

This app allows employees to easily track their work hours, manage schedules, and request time off. It provides access to paystubs and company documents, with push notifications for important updates. Designed for users of specific workforce management systems.

**Highlights:** Clock In/Out with breaks, View work schedule, Request time off, View paystubs and documents, Push notifications for updates, Pickup open shifts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Accurate time tracking
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent log-outs
- 🔒 No password recovery options
- 👎 Unreliable app performance
- 🔍 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not recognized
- Time entries disappearing or incorrect
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to access account after update

**Requested features**

- Add password reset functionality
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Streamline clock-in/clock-out process
- Integrate with company calendar


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is TimeWorksPlus Employee free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deputy or TimeWorksPlus Employee?

Deputy is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while TimeWorksPlus Employee averages 1.9 from 255 ratings.

### Do Deputy or TimeWorksPlus Employee have ads?

Neither Deputy nor TimeWorksPlus Employee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deputy or TimeWorksPlus Employee?

Deputy ships an update weekly, and TimeWorksPlus Employee every 4 months. Most recently, Deputy was updated on September 27, 2026 and TimeWorksPlus Employee on September 26, 2026.

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