# Deputy vs Geelus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Geelus at 100% against Deputy's 59%. Geelus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Deputy's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Geelus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Geelus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Geelus's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, Geelus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | Geelus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geelus/id1458835846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 277 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [TRANSACTT PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458835845) |

## 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


### Geelus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geelus/id1458835846)

A cloud-based point-of-sale and store management solution designed for dry cleaning, laundry, tailoring, and alterations businesses. It offers CRM, marketing tools, online payment options, and a customer app for order tracking and booking.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based POS and store management, CRM and marketing tools (email/SMS), Automated customer follow-ups, Referral system, Online and in-store payment options, Pickup & delivery solutions, Appointment booking, Customer app for order status

**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 Geelus free?

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

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

Geelus is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Geelus averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Deputy or Geelus have ads?

Neither Deputy nor Geelus shows ads.

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

Deputy ships an update weekly, and Geelus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deputy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Geelus on October 11, 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.*
