# Deputy vs TriNet Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TriNet Mobile at none against Deputy's 2. TriNet Mobile also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 5.8K) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Deputy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). 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. TriNet 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 TriNet Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TriNet Mobile has 39K ratings behind it against 5.8K, 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 43% of TriNet Mobile's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, TriNet Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | TriNet Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trinet-mobile/id589217167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 280 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputec Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [TriNet](https://appshunter.io/developer/589217270) |

## 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


### TriNet Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trinet-mobile/id589217167)

Access essential HR information, manage benefits, and view payroll details on the go. This app allows employees to stay connected with their HR data and enables administrators to handle key HR tasks remotely.

**Highlights:** View paycheck details and forms, Access insurance ID cards and benefit coverage, Request and approve time off, Manage flexible spending accounts, Access employee discounts and perks, View team directory and contact colleagues, Complete employee to-do items, Secure access with biometric authentication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- 🔒 Secure login options
- 🗓️ Easy PTO management
- 💳 Accessible insurance info
- 💰 Paycheck details at a glance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Short chat timeout
- 🔍 Inconsistent app updates
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX
- 🚫 Missing key features (time tracking, commuter benefits)
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on login
- Notifications with incomplete/missing content
- Issues with file uploads and document management
- Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add clock-in/clock-out functionality
- Improve policy acknowledgment process
- Allow spouse access to employee accounts
- Optimize app for larger screens (iPad, iPhone X)
- Integrate with desktop version for seamless experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is TriNet Mobile free?

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

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

Deputy and TriNet Mobile are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 39K ratings respectively.

### Do Deputy or TriNet Mobile have ads?

Neither Deputy nor TriNet Mobile shows ads.

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

Deputy ships an update weekly, and TriNet Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Deputy was updated on October 17, 2026 and TriNet Mobile on October 19, 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.*