# BlackBerry Connect vs Staffly. Workforce Solution

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlackBerry Connect | Staffly. Workforce Solution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackberry-connect/id548443253/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staffly-workforce-solution/id6667095703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 4.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlackBerry Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/328100528) | [Max Montes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698738668) |

## What reviewers say

### BlackBerry Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackberry-connect/id548443253)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging, Real-time presence, Corporate directory lookup, Secure data encryption, Background notifications, Conversation history search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 When it works, it's reliable
- 👍 Improved over time (recent positive mention)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnects
- 🐛 Fails to connect
- 🐛 Messages lost/not received
- 🐛 Retry loops
- 🐛 Crashing/freezing

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnects frequently
- App fails to connect
- Messages are lost or not received
- App enters a retry loop
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Improve background operation
- Ensure reliable notifications
- Fix chat history synchronization between devices
- Add fingerprint login authentication
- Option to disable launcher feature


### Staffly. Workforce Solution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staffly-workforce-solution/id6667095703)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Staffly Starter Plan | $20.00 | per month |
| Small Business Plan | $40.00 | per month |
| Growth Subscription Plan | $80.00 | per month |
| Staffly Starter Plan | $200.00 | per year |
| Staffly Small Business Plan | $409.00 | per year |
| Growth Subscription Plan | $809.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlackBerry Connect free?

BlackBerry Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Staffly. Workforce Solution free?

Staffly. Workforce Solution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BlackBerry Connect or Staffly. Workforce Solution?

Staffly. Workforce Solution is rated higher. BlackBerry Connect averages 1.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Staffly. Workforce Solution averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlackBerry Connect or Staffly. Workforce Solution have ads?

Neither BlackBerry Connect nor Staffly. Workforce Solution shows ads.

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