Comparison

PayChecker+ vs Shiftpenny

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

Head to head
About

PayChecker+

Accurately track your work hours and calculate your earnings in real-time. This app handles complex pay scenarios, including overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses, with smart break deductions and secure cloud sync.

Highlights
  • One-tap clock in/out
  • Real-time pay calculations
  • Automatic break deduction
  • Advanced pay modifiers
  • Work history with pay breakdowns
  • Secure cloud sync
Features
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PayChecker - Smart Time Tracking & Pay Calculator Take control of your work hours and earnings with PayChecker. KEY FEATURES: - Track pay for multiple jobs - One-tap clock in/out with automatic time tracking - Real-time pay calculations with overtime support - Smart break deduction - Advanced pay modifiers for shift differentials, weekend bonuses, and time-based premiums - Complete work history with pay period breakdowns - Secure cloud sync across all your devices - Calendar functionality with device calendar sync PERFECT FOR: - Healthcare workers with shift differentials - Retail employees tracking overtime - Restaurant staff with varying schedules - Contract workers managing multiple pay rates - Anyone who wants accurate pay tracking SMART CALCULATIONS: PayChecker handles complex payroll scenarios automatically. Set up weekend differentials, night shift bonuses, or time-based premiums once, and the app applies them intelligently to every shift. PRIVACY FIRST: Your work data stays secure with industry-standard encryption. Built with Firebase for reliable, private cloud storage. Download PayChecker today and never wonder "How much will I make this week?" again.

About

Shiftpenny

Features
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Shiftpenny — know exactly what every shift pays. Shiftpenny is the pay tracker built for shift, casual and gig workers who juggle irregular hours and more than one job. Log a shift and instantly see your real take-home pay — after tax, super and penalty rates — then catch the dollars you're owed. WHY SHIFTPENNY • See your real take-home pay — net pay after tax and super, the moment you log a shift. • Track every job in one place — built for people working multiple jobs and gigs, each with its own rate, tax and super. • Catch underpayments instantly — automatic checks flag below-minimum pay, missed rest breaks and fatigue risks. • Nail penalty & overtime rates — weekend, public-holiday and overtime loadings applied automatically. • Plan income, beat your bills — weekly goals, a reverse-wage planner and a 4-week cash-flow forecast. BUILT FOR YOUR AWARD Shiftpenny knows the rules where you work — Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK — with minimum wage, penalty multipliers and overtime tiers preloaded. Working under a custom EBA or contract? Edit any rate to match. EVERYTHING IN ONE APP • Smart shift calculator with breaks, overtime splits and rostered-hours comparison • Multi-job directory with per-job pay, tax and super • Compliance auditor: underpayment, rest-break and fatigue alerts • Insights: earnings by day type, trends and your effective hourly rate • Shift-swap calculator — see if picking up a shift is actually worth it • Weekly targets, recurring bills and an income-volatility planner PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-in. Your pay data stays on your device — we collect zero analytics and the app works fully offline. Shiftpenny Pro unlocks unlimited shift logging, multiple jobs and every auditing tool. Stop guessing what you earned. Track every shift — every penny. Shiftpenny provides pay estimates for general information only and is not financial, tax or legal advice. Always check your award or agreement. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/speedaiapps/shiftpenny Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PayChecker+4 screens
Shiftpenny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PayChecker+ at none against Shiftpenny's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shiftpenny sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PayChecker+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PayChecker+ versus Shiftpenny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayChecker+Shiftpenny
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames FormanSpeed AI Labs

In-app purchases

None

PayChecker+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shiftpenny

Subscriptions2
  • Shiftpay App$4.997 Days
  • Shiftpay App3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shiftpay App$39.99

Questions

Is PayChecker+ free?
PayChecker+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiftpenny free?
Shiftpenny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PayChecker+ or Shiftpenny have ads?
Neither PayChecker+ nor Shiftpenny shows ads.

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