# Deputy vs Rotageek

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rotageek at none against Deputy's 2. Rotageek also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Deputy's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 185) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Deputy against 4.8 for Rotageek. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6K ratings behind it against 185, 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 63% of Rotageek's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, Rotageek every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | Rotageek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) | **[4.8 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotageek/id1453321102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 52 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) | [RotaGeek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/962623257) |

## 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


### Rotageek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotageek/id1453321102)

Access your work schedule in real-time, including live updates and team information. Manage your availability, book time off, and swap shifts with colleagues. Clock in and out easily to track your working hours.

**Highlights:** View live shift updates, Pick up extra hours, Check team members on shift, Manage availability, Book leave, Clock in/out, Swap shifts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📅 Convenient shift scheduling and planning
- 🔔 Helpful notifications for upcoming shifts
- 📱 Simple interface for checking work schedule
- ✅ Efficient leave request management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent unexpected logouts
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and crashes
- 🚫 Location verification failures
- ❌ Limited functionality when not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Constant automatic logout after leaving app
- iOS 26.2 compatibility issues
- App crashes and white screen errors
- Calendar sync not working or requires reinstall
- Location verification incorrectly showing user out of area

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for accessibility
- Apple Watch app integration
- Widget for home screen quick access
- Break tracking feature for health and safety
- Display shift times in calendar sync view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is Rotageek free?

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

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

Rotageek is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Rotageek averages 4.8 from 185 ratings.

### Do Deputy or Rotageek have ads?

Neither Deputy nor Rotageek shows ads.

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

Deputy ships an update weekly, and Rotageek every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deputy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rotageek on October 26, 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.*