Comparison

Active Workforce Pro vs RosterM8

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Active Workforce Pro

Features
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AWP - Active Workforce Pro is a comprehensive mobile and web-based software tailored for the security industry in Australia. It provides a suite of advanced tools to connect field personnel with management, enhancing both operational efficiency, scheduling and reporting analytics. Key features include: 1) Multi-Featured Platform: Integrates a range of tools for guard management and business intelligence. 2) Live Dashboard: Displays real-time operations data, enabling immediate insights and day to day workforce management. 3) Centralised Data: Centralised information to support better visibility of operation and help linking management with security employees. 4) Standardisation and Optimisation: Helps establish processes and rostering efficiency. 5) Guard Reporting: Allows guards to fill out reports directly within the platform. 6) Customer Success Focus: Aims to boost overall business performance, mitigate risks, and enhance reputations 7) NFC Scan functionality To access AWP - Active Workforce Pro, please contact the administrator for account setup.

About

RosterM8

Features
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RosterM8 is a brand new software that is specifically made for shift based businesses and management of staff. In this application you are able to confirm / deny your shifts and even view your timesheet!

Screenshots

Active Workforce Pro4 screens
RosterM84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Active Workforce Pro at every 2 weeks against RosterM8's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Active Workforce Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, RosterM8 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Active Workforce Pro versus RosterM8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActive Workforce ProRosterM8
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperACTIVE WORKFORCE PRO PTY LTDManik Khanna

In-app purchases

None

Active Workforce Pro

No in-app purchases

None

RosterM8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Active Workforce Pro free?
Active Workforce Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RosterM8 free?
RosterM8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Active Workforce Pro or RosterM8 have ads?
Neither Active Workforce Pro nor RosterM8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Active Workforce Pro or RosterM8?
Active Workforce Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and RosterM8 every 6 months. Most recently, Active Workforce Pro was updated on September 17, 2026 and RosterM8 on July 25, 2026.

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