# ESS Mobile vs ABI Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: ABI Mobile at 4.3 against ESS Mobile's 1.7. ABI Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). ESS Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (355 vs 22) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

ABI Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESS Mobile has 355 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESS Mobile | ABI Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ess-mobile/id667448755/reviews) | **[4.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abi-mobile/id1036480854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Attendance on Demand, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/675262405) | [Americomp Benefits, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396322655) |

## What reviewers say

### ESS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ess-mobile/id667448755)

This app offers flexible time tracking for employees, allowing them to punch in/out, review hours worked, check schedules, and manage benefit balances. It facilitates communication with supervisors for attendance-related matters and supports various time entry methods.

**Highlights:** Flexible time tracking, Review hours worked, Check schedules and benefit balances, Request time off, Enter tips and mileage, Communicate with supervisor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and straightforward time tracking functionality
- 📧 Email records linked to time card
- ⚙️ Works reliably on Android devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connect button functions as text box instead of button
- ❌ App crashes frequently after updates
- ⚪ White screen loading issues
- 📍 Location detection inaccurate (4-5 miles off)
- 🔐 Login failures and credential issues

**Reported bugs**

- Connect button treats input as editable text field
- App fails to load or shows blank white screen
- Location services report incorrect location
- Login credentials rejected despite correct information
- Clock-in button disappears or becomes non-functional

**Requested features**

- Face ID or biometric authentication
- Remember me/stay logged in functionality
- Current time display on home screen
- Manager approval system for early out/late in requests
- Ability to view all punch times and historical data


### ABI Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abi-mobile/id1036480854)

Manage your AmeriComp Benefits account on the go. View account balances, recent transactions, and fund your HSA. Contact your administrator directly and receive alerts.

**Highlights:** View account balances, See recent transactions, Fund HSA from bank accounts, Access email and SMS alerts, Contact administrator, Use existing portal credentials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESS Mobile free?

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

### Is ABI Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ESS Mobile or ABI Mobile?

ABI Mobile is rated higher. ESS Mobile averages 1.7 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while ABI Mobile averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do ESS Mobile or ABI Mobile have ads?

Neither ESS Mobile nor ABI Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ESS Mobile or ABI Mobile?

ESS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and ABI Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, ESS Mobile was updated on October 29, 2026 and ABI Mobile on October 24, 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.*