# BambooHR vs FireCloud by CFP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FireCloud by CFP at 100% against BambooHR's 27%. FireCloud by CFP also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). BambooHR's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (13K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

BambooHR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BambooHR has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of BambooHR's written reviews are positive against 100% of FireCloud by CFP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BambooHR ships an update fortnightly, FireCloud by CFP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BambooHR | FireCloud by CFP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboohr/id587244049/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firecloud-by-cfp/id1227463465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 242 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BambooHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/587244052) | [Commercial Fire Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/992032588) |

## What reviewers say

### BambooHR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboohr/id587244049)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Access essential HR functions on the go. View your company directory, manage time off requests, and stay updated with notifications. Securely access employee information and approve or deny leave requests from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Company directory access, Time off requests and approvals, View colleague information, Add contacts to phone, Check time off balances, Push notifications for requests, TouchID and passcode protection

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for employer and employee
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Professional approach
- 👍 User friendly
- 👍 Great app when it involves anything to do with my job

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App ask for update to see inbox, people or my info
- 🐛 Locks you out
- 🐛 Spends a lot of time down, can't always see signature so you don't know if forms are actually filed out or not
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Freezes

**Reported bugs**

- App ask for update to see inbox, people or my info
- Locks you out
- Spends a lot of time down, can't always see signature so you don't know if forms are actually filed out or not
- Freezes
- Notifications don't clear properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced calendar view on app
- Allow employees to download letter of employment at their own
- Easier way to fix clocking issues
- Easier way to track lieu hours


### FireCloud by CFP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firecloud-by-cfp/id1227463465)

This app facilitates fire life safety management by allowing users to scan devices, request service, and view property details. It provides access to property maps, equipment lists, and inspection tools for employees.

**Highlights:** Scan fire life safety devices, Request service for devices, View property details and maps, Access floor plans and equipment lists, Conduct employee inspections, Track repair status

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BambooHR free?

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

### Is FireCloud by CFP free?

FireCloud by CFP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BambooHR or FireCloud by CFP?

BambooHR is rated higher. BambooHR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while FireCloud by CFP averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BambooHR or FireCloud by CFP have ads?

Neither BambooHR nor FireCloud by CFP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BambooHR or FireCloud by CFP?

BambooHR ships an update fortnightly, and FireCloud by CFP every 6 weeks. Most recently, BambooHR was updated on September 25, 2026 and FireCloud by CFP on September 2, 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.*