# Paylocity vs WatchGuard AuthPoint

The clearest difference is rating: Paylocity at 4.8 against WatchGuard AuthPoint's 4.3. Paylocity also leads on ratings volume (688K vs 44) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). WatchGuard AuthPoint's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Paylocity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paylocity has 688K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Paylocity's written reviews are positive against 53% of WatchGuard AuthPoint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paylocity ships an update fortnightly, WatchGuard AuthPoint every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paylocity | WatchGuard AuthPoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (688K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paylocity/id652438572/reviews)** | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchguard-authpoint/id1335115425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **688K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 273 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paylocity](https://appshunter.io/developer/652438575) | [WatchGuard Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/589730600) |

## What reviewers say

### Paylocity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paylocity/id652438572)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Access HR and payroll information, manage time and expenses, and stay connected with colleagues. This app offers a unified platform for employees and supervisors to handle essential work tasks securely and efficiently.

**Highlights:** View paychecks and historical pay info, Clock in/out and review timesheets, Submit and approve time-off requests, Manage and submit expenses/receipts, Access company directory and org chart, Collaborate via social hub, Request earned wage advances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for clocking in/out
- 💡 Helpful features like viewing paystubs and time off requests
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Reliable and stable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and frequent logouts
- 🐛 Glitchy punch in/out functionality
- 🔒 Security concerns with personal information display
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web version
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and menus

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable GPS location detection for punches
- Disappearing or lost punch data
- Password reset issues and inability to change passwords
- Inconsistent app performance and frequent crashes
- Outdated or incorrect employee information display

**Requested features**

- Add calendar integration and scheduling features
- Improve punch in/out process with customizable defaults
- Allow editing of past punches and notes
- Provide ability to view schedules for all departments
- Implement multi-factor authentication and better security


### WatchGuard AuthPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchguard-authpoint/id1335115425)

Securely authenticate to company networks and cloud applications directly from your smartphone. This app offers fast push notifications for approval and offline QR code scanning. It also provides a convenient place to store and manage various authenticators.

**Highlights:** Push-based authentication, Offline QR code authentication, Authenticator storage, Token migration, Customizable tokens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paylocity free?

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

### Is WatchGuard AuthPoint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paylocity or WatchGuard AuthPoint?

Paylocity is rated higher. Paylocity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 688K ratings, while WatchGuard AuthPoint averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Paylocity or WatchGuard AuthPoint have ads?

Neither Paylocity nor WatchGuard AuthPoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paylocity or WatchGuard AuthPoint?

Paylocity ships an update fortnightly, and WatchGuard AuthPoint every 3 months. Most recently, Paylocity was updated on October 30, 2026 and WatchGuard AuthPoint on October 29, 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.*