# W.U. vs ShiftPass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: W.U. at none against ShiftPass's 1. W.U. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ShiftPass's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftPass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. W.U. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for W.U. against 5.0 for ShiftPass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftPass has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

W.U. ships an update every 3 weeks, ShiftPass every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W.U. | ShiftPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wu/id6450432547/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftpass/id6751549492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [H. J. VAST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693278410) | [ShortStaff Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827096879) |

## What reviewers say

### W.U.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wu/id6450432547)

This app connects employers with temporary or permanent staffing needs to qualified employees. Both parties can post job opportunities or work availability, filter by skills and wages, and directly request to connect. It aims to streamline hiring for temporary roles and help employees find flexible work.

**Highlights:** Post job openings, Search for available work, Filter by trade and skills, Set wage and travel preferences, Direct employer-employee requests, View employee resumes and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShiftPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftpass/id6751549492)

This app connects restaurants with vetted job seekers to quickly fill open shifts. Employers can post roles, communicate with candidates, and track reliability. Job seekers can find flexible shifts and build their reputation.

**Highlights:** Post open shifts with pay and requirements, Access verified and rated candidates, In-app chat and scheduling, Track candidate reliability, Automated reminders to reduce no-shows, Find flexible shifts based on schedule and skills

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W.U. free?

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

### Is ShiftPass free?

ShiftPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, W.U. or ShiftPass?

W.U. and ShiftPass are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do W.U. or ShiftPass have ads?

Neither W.U. nor ShiftPass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, W.U. or ShiftPass?

W.U. ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShiftPass every 6 days. Most recently, W.U. was updated on June 5, 2026 and ShiftPass on September 14, 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.*