# Deputy vs FlexR (Shift planner)

The clearest difference is price: Deputy at Free against FlexR (Shift planner)'s $3.99. Deputy also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 3) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). FlexR (Shift planner)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Deputy is free to download; FlexR (Shift planner) costs $3.99 up front. Deputy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month and FlexR (Shift planner) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlexR (Shift planner) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 5.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

Deputy ships an update weekly, FlexR (Shift planner) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | FlexR (Shift planner) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexr-shift-planner/id924025756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [Gerrit kleyn Winkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/797512757) |

## What reviewers say

### Deputy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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


### FlexR (Shift planner)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexr-shift-planner/id924025756)

Manage your work schedule with ease, track worked hours, and calculate your salary. This app offers a clear view of past and future shifts, with options to sync to your external calendar and generate reports.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling, Work hour tracking, Salary calculation, Calendar sync, Work reports, Invoice creation, Cloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlexR Invoice Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| FlexR data sharing | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is FlexR (Shift planner) free?

FlexR (Shift planner) costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deputy or FlexR (Shift planner)?

FlexR (Shift planner) is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while FlexR (Shift planner) averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Deputy or FlexR (Shift planner) have ads?

Neither Deputy nor FlexR (Shift planner) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deputy or FlexR (Shift planner)?

Deputy ships an update weekly, and FlexR (Shift planner) fortnightly. Most recently, Deputy was updated on September 27, 2026 and FlexR (Shift planner) on September 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.*