# Deputy vs Camelo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camelo at none against Deputy's 2. Camelo also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Deputy's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 206) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). 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. Camelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deputy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 5.4K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Camelo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deputy ships an update weekly, Camelo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | Camelo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews)** | [4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camelo-work-schedule-maker/id1577132228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [Camelo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577132230) |

## 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


### Camelo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camelo-work-schedule-maker/id1577132228)

This app simplifies team management for shift work. It allows managers to create schedules, manage requests, and communicate with staff. Employees receive instant notifications, can manage their availability, and swap shifts.

**Highlights:** Create and publish staff schedules, Manage shift swaps and availability, Real-time team communication, Track leave and time-off requests, Clock in/out and record timesheets, Instant notifications for updates

**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 Camelo free?

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

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

Deputy is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Camelo averages 4.6 from 206 ratings.

### Do Deputy or Camelo have ads?

Neither Deputy nor Camelo shows ads.

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

Deputy ships an update weekly, and Camelo every 6 days. Most recently, Deputy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Camelo on September 21, 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.*