# Deputy vs OnPay Mobile

Deputy and OnPay Mobile both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 19% of OnPay Mobile's. Deputy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (6K vs 745). OnPay Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. OnPay Mobile 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 OnPay Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6K ratings behind it against 745, 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 19% of OnPay Mobile's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, OnPay Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | OnPay Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) | **[4.8 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onpay-mobile/id1625953965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 745 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 285 MB | 46 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) | [Onpay, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625953967) |

## 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


### OnPay Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onpay-mobile/id1625953965)

Access your pay stubs, update personal and banking information, and manage time off requests. Easily find colleague contact details and sign important work documents directly from your phone. The app provides lifetime access to employment documents and offers customizable display modes.

**Highlights:** View pay stubs, Update personal information, Manage time off requests, Clock in/out, Find colleague contact info, Sign work documents, Access historical tax forms

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is OnPay Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deputy or OnPay Mobile?

OnPay Mobile is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while OnPay Mobile averages 4.8 from 745 ratings.

### Do Deputy or OnPay Mobile have ads?

Neither Deputy nor OnPay Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deputy or OnPay Mobile?

Deputy ships an update weekly, and OnPay Mobile monthly. Most recently, Deputy was updated on October 26, 2026 and OnPay Mobile on October 25, 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.*