MS Works vs MS.GOV Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MS Works
Access Mississippi Works and MDES services on your mobile device. Search and apply for jobs, build an employment profile, and locate nearby WIN Job Centers for in-person assistance.
- Job search and application
- Employment profile building
- MDES registration
- Job match information
- WIN Job Center locator
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MS Works is the gateway to services from Mississippi Works and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) on your mobile or tablet device. This intuitive, native app provides a convenient way to search for and apply for jobs, register with MDES without leaving the application, build an employment profile, and even see job match information. In addition, the app allows you to find the nearest WIN Job Center for in-person services.
MS.GOV Connect
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Introducing MS.GOV Connect – the state of Mississippi’s official mobile app and your gateway to the Mississippi Citizen Portal! MS.GOV Connect offers immediate access to essential government resources, online services, and information. Whether you're tracking tax information, voting and election dates, or managing state licenses and permits, this app is designed to connect users with the tools to navigate Mississippi’s digital landscape through a convenient mobile platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MS.GOV Connect at every 3 weeks against MS Works's every 4 months. MS Works's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MS Works ships an update every 4 months, MS.GOV Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MS Works | MS.GOV Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mississippi Department of Employment Security | Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services |
In-app purchases
MS Works
No in-app purchases
MS.GOV Connect
No in-app purchases
