# NetClient CS vs In.Hand.Book.

The clearest difference is rating: In.Hand.Book. at 4.8 against NetClient CS's 1.9. In.Hand.Book. also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). NetClient CS's advantage is ratings volume (319 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

In.Hand.Book. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetClient CS has 319 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NetClient CS ships an update every 5 months, In.Hand.Book. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetClient CS | In.Hand.Book. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netclient-cs/id572952397/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inhandbook/id1527144258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomson Reuters](https://appshunter.io/developer/314213170) | [Rivera Sisters, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527144260) |

## What reviewers say

### NetClient CS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netclient-cs/id572952397)

Access your online accounting and payroll services from anywhere. Manage account details, view important documents, and track financial information. Stay updated with notifications and access earnings reports and leave balances on the go.

**Highlights:** Account management, Document access, Messages and notifications, Invoice viewing, Account aggregation, Time entry and history, Check stub and earnings reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Allows quick access to paystubs and tax documents
- ✅ Web portal works reliably for some users
- ✅ Functional when working properly
- ✅ Convenient for on-the-go access to payroll information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and app failures
- 🔐 Persistent login issues and authentication failures
- 🔐 Requires excessive password resets
- 🔐 Overly complex multi-factor authentication process
- ❌ Poor user interface design and outdated appearance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during normal use
- Login loop - credentials accepted but user returned to login screen
- Login failed errors despite correct credentials
- Two-factor authentication codes not received
- Password reset emails not delivered

**Requested features**

- Push notifications when paystubs are available
- Improved user interface with modern design
- Detailed charts and graphs for financial data
- Item breakdowns and detailed expense information
- Dark mode option


### In.Hand.Book.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inhandbook/id1527144258)

This app digitizes employee handbooks, providing instant access to company policies and procedures. It also facilitates real-time communication through push notifications and allows employees to submit inquiries directly to management.

**Highlights:** Virtual Employee Handbook, Unlimited Push Notifications, Employee Inquiry Submission, Real-time Communication, Accessible Policies & Procedures

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetClient CS free?

NetClient CS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is In.Hand.Book. free?

In.Hand.Book. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetClient CS or In.Hand.Book.?

In.Hand.Book. is rated higher. NetClient CS averages 1.9 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while In.Hand.Book. averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do NetClient CS or In.Hand.Book. have ads?

Neither NetClient CS nor In.Hand.Book. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetClient CS or In.Hand.Book.?

NetClient CS ships an update every 5 months, and In.Hand.Book. monthly. Most recently, NetClient CS was updated on October 19, 2026 and In.Hand.Book. on September 29, 2026.

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