# BambooHR vs In.Hand.Book.

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BambooHR at 13K against In.Hand.Book.'s 4. BambooHR also leads on chart position (#157 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). In.Hand.Book.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BambooHR against 4.8 for In.Hand.Book.. 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.

BambooHR ships an update every 2 weeks, In.Hand.Book. monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BambooHR | In.Hand.Book. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bamboohr/id587244049/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inhandbook/id1527144258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BambooHR](https://appshunter.io/developer/587244052) | [Rivera Sisters, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527144260) |

## What reviewers say

### BambooHR

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

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This HR software app provides on-the-go access to essential human resources functions for small to medium-sized businesses. Manage employee directories, request and approve time off, and view important company information from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Company directory access, Time off requests and approvals, View colleague availability, Calculate future 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


### 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 BambooHR free?

BambooHR 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, BambooHR or In.Hand.Book.?

In.Hand.Book. is rated higher. BambooHR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while In.Hand.Book. averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do BambooHR or In.Hand.Book. have ads?

Neither BambooHR nor In.Hand.Book. shows ads.

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

BambooHR ships an update every 2 weeks, and In.Hand.Book. monthly. Most recently, BambooHR was updated on November 7, 2026 and In.Hand.Book. on November 3, 2026.

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