BlackBerry Connect vs Staffly. Workforce Solution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlackBerry Connect
This enterprise instant messaging and presence application enhances team communication and collaboration. It securely extends corporate IM platforms to mobile devices without VPNs, offering features like real-time availability and private contact management.
- Instant messaging
- Real-time presence
- Corporate directory lookup
- Secure data encryption
- Background notifications
- Conversation history search
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The BlackBerry Connect application will not operate without the necessary back-end software. Please contact your IT administrator for a username and password. BlackBerry Connect™ is an enterprise instant message (IM) and presence application that improves communication and collaboration while simultaneously protecting corporate data and respecting employee privacy. BlackBerry Connect extends corporate instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Lync and OCS to market leading mobile devices without requiring a VPN, firewall holes or servers in the DMZ. It provides instant messaging, presence, and corporate directory lookup from an easy-to-use interface. End User Features: •Keep personal contacts and IMs private •View colleagues’ real-time availability via presence •Select the best way to communicate – IM, email*, or a phone call •Receive message alerts and notifications, even when the app is in the background •Search corporate directory for a contact •Manage multiple chats in conversation view •Use swipe cell for quick actions on contacts view •View contacts by groups and favorites •Search conversation history, even in offline or airplane mode •Set presence status and personal message •Set alert and away preferences •Automatically optimized client for iPhone or iPad •Retina display support IT Features: •Protect corporate data in motion and at rest with military-grade encryption •Secure the corporate network by not requiring firewall holes or servers in the DMZ •Configure granular security policies such as strong password requirements •Prevent data leakage by disabling cut/copy/paste and separating work and personal contacts •Remote lock or wipe corporate data while preserving personal information •Detect and prevent jailbroken devices from connecting to the corporate network •Integrates with other Good mobile collaboration solutions, providing seamless and secure end-to-end business workflow *Require BlackBerry Work Please Note: BlackBerry Connect is not compatible with iPod Touch
Staffly. Workforce Solution
This app streamlines business operations for administrators and employees. It offers features like job management, invoicing, client tracking, and time clock-in for efficient workforce management and enhanced productivity.
- Job management with custom checklists
- Professional PDF invoicing
- Client and equipment tracking
- Location-based clock-in
- Interactive job checklists for employees
- Time tracking and earnings monitoring
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Staffly requires a subscription to access its full functionality. Users must select a plan to use the app. Streamline your business operations with Staffly, the powerful app designed for both administrators and employees. Admin Features: - Announcements: Keep your team informed with ease - Job Management: Create and post jobs with custom checklists - Invoicing: Generate professional PDF invoices - Client Tracking: Store and manage client information - Equipment Monitoring: Track equipment availability - Team Organization: Create teams and assign members - Job Visibility Control: Manage what jobs each team can see - Employee Onboarding: Invite staff via email for quick sign-up - Push Notifications: Stay connected with your team - Overtime Management: Set and manage overtime tax rates - Location-Based Clock-In: Ensure accurate time tracking - Detailed Reporting: Export comprehensive timesheets to CSV Employee Features: - Job Completion: Use interactive checklists to complete tasks - Documentation: Upload photos and files on the go - Time Tracking: Clock in/out and review past work sessions - Earnings Tracker: Monitor earnings for each work session Staffly empowers businesses to manage their workforce efficiently, boosting productivity and streamlining communication. Whether you're an administrator overseeing operations or an employee on the field, Staffly provides the tools you need to excel in your role. Download Staffly today and experience the future of workforce management! By using this app, you agree to our End User License Agreement (EULA), which you can view here: https://getstaffly.com/terms-of-use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Staffly. Workforce Solution at 100% against BlackBerry Connect's 5%. Staffly. Workforce Solution also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). BlackBerry Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Staffly. Workforce Solution sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. BlackBerry Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Staffly. Workforce Solution holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlackBerry Connect has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of BlackBerry Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Staffly. Workforce Solution's.
| Parameter | BlackBerry Connect | Staffly. Workforce Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (129 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlackBerry Corporation | Max Montes |
Customer experience
BlackBerry Connect
Staffly. Workforce Solution
Bugs and requests
BlackBerry Connect
Reported bugs
33 issues- App disconnects frequently
- App fails to connect
- Messages are lost or not received
- App enters a retry loop
- App crashes or freezes
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- Login functionality is broken
- Contacts are incorrectly shown as offline
- Notifications are unreliable or missing
- App does not function correctly in the background
- Slow connection or loading times
- Inconsistent performance
- HTML code displayed in messages
- App closes when switching to other applications
- Authentication errors occur
- Incompatibility with specific iOS versions
- Poor user interface design
- Chat history is not synchronized between PC and mobile
- App stops working after updates
- Microphone input for text not functioning
- Cannot differentiate between new and viewed IMs
- App crashes when opening chat windows
- QR code and access code failed
- App freezes after logging in
- App signs in and out randomly
- Cannot sync with OCS on laptop
- Online status stuck incorrectly
- App shows phantom invitations but no actual messages
- Server busy errors
- Messages not delivered despite appearing so
- Chat messages getting deleted
- Authentication to a different user error
- Kernel panic when trying to connect
- Application not authorized error
Requested features
7 requests- Improve background operation
- Ensure reliable notifications
- Fix chat history synchronization between devices
- Add fingerprint login authentication
- Option to disable launcher feature
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- Improve status indicator visibility
- Allow copying/pasting from password vaults
Staffly. Workforce Solution
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlackBerry Connect
No in-app purchases
Staffly. Workforce Solution
- Staffly Starter Plan7 Days trial$20.001 Month
- Small Business Plan$40.001 Month
- Growth Subscription Plan$80.001 Month
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- Staffly Starter Plan7 Days trial$200.001 Year
- Staffly Small Business Plan$409.001 Year
- Growth Subscription Plan$809.001 Year
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