# BambooHR vs Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

BambooHR and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's written reviews are positive against 26% of BambooHR's. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). BambooHR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BambooHR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BambooHR has 13K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of BambooHR's written reviews are positive against 69% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BambooHR | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboohr/id587244049/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 290 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BambooHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/587244052) | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) |

## What reviewers say

### BambooHR

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601)

This app helps manage mobile teams by tracking work hours, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. It features GPS location tracking for clock-in/out, project-based time logging, and crew messaging for efficient communication and labor cost monitoring.

**Highlights:** Clock in and out tracking, GPS-based attendance, Shift scheduling, Project time logging, Paycheck calculator, Crew messaging

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Workforce | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Organization | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Workforce | $39.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Organization | $59.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Business 6 Month | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Core Workforce | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $189.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Impossible to cancel until recently
- 🔒 Overcharged for subscription
- 🔒 Lacking features (e.g., sick/vacation time)

**Reported bugs**

- Chat messenger not working on iPad
- Sign-up process issues (invalid email format)
- Network errors when inviting employees

**Requested features**

- Filter reports by employee
- Whiteboard feature for team communication
- Notification sounds and indicators
- Ability to resend employee invite link
- More advanced reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BambooHR free?

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

### Is Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink free?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BambooHR or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is rated higher. BambooHR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do BambooHR or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink have ads?

Neither BambooHR nor Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BambooHR or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?

BambooHR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, BambooHR was updated on October 30, 2026 and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink on October 29, 2026.

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