# Deputy vs MyShift

The clearest difference is rating: Deputy at 4.8 against MyShift's 3.7. Deputy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). MyShift's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and MyShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deputy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 5.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 72% of MyShift's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deputy ships an update weekly, MyShift every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | MyShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshift-work-shift-calendar/id1591563448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [Monali Paghadal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577491687) |

## 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


### MyShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myshift-work-shift-calendar/id1591563448)

Easily plan and schedule your work shifts with a monthly and yearly calendar view. Add notes, reminders, track income, and view statistics. Share your schedule and data in various formats.

**Highlights:** Monthly and yearly shift calendar, Add, edit, and repeat shifts, Track income and hours, Notes and checklists, Shift reminders, Data sharing (image/text), Cloud backup (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is MyShift free?

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

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

Deputy is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while MyShift averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Deputy or MyShift have ads?

MyShift shows ads; Deputy does not.

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

Deputy ships an update weekly, and MyShift every 2 months. Most recently, Deputy was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyShift on September 3, 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.*