# Homebase vs Square Team

Homebase and Square Team both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Homebase's written reviews are positive against 23% of Square Team's. Square Team's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homebase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. Square Team asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Homebase against 4.7 for Square Team. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97K and 42K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Homebase's written reviews are positive against 23% of Square Team's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homebase | Square Team |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-employee-scheduling/id871544379/reviews)** | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-team/id1435368303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97K** | 42K |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | #80 |
| Size | 188 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pioneer Works, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/871544382) | [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791) |

## What reviewers say

### Homebase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-employee-scheduling/id871544379)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Free · Business, #62 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Manage employee schedules, track time and attendance, and streamline payroll for your small business. This app helps owners save time on HR tasks, hiring, and team management, integrating with popular payroll providers.

**Highlights:** Employee scheduling and shift planning, Time clock and attendance tracking, Payroll management and paycheck processing, HR and hiring tools, Shift reminders and time-off requests, Integration with payroll providers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homebase Essentials Plan | $30.00 | per month |
| Homebase Plus Plan | $70.00 | per month |
| Homebase Essentials Annual | $289.00 | per year |
| Homebase Plus Plan Annual | $669.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient features
- 💰 Helpful cash out option
- 📅 Useful scheduling and shift management
- 💬 Good communication tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Location access issues
- 💬 Notification problems
- 🗓️ Limited calendar/schedule view options

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent location access
- Unresolved message notification issues
- Freezing/crashing on login or clock-in
- Delayed app updates and sync issues

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar/schedule view options
- Direct message reply functionality
- Ability to delete chat threads
- Automatic read notification clearing
- Shift-level details in shift trading


### Square Team

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-team/id1435368303)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app streamlines team communication, scheduling, and timecard management for businesses using Square. Employees can clock in/out, view hours, and estimated pay, while employers can manage schedules and payroll. Real-time messaging keeps everyone informed.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out on mobile, View schedules and estimated pay, Real-time team messaging, Broadcast announcements, Manage shifts and time off, Integrated with Square Payroll

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 📊 Clear timecard and payroll information
- 💰 Helpful for managing tips and earnings
- 👥 Good for team communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🔒 Login and authentication problems
- 🔄 Constant need to re-login and reset preferences
- 🗓️ Difficult to manage schedules and time off requests

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inability to log in or access account information
- Incorrect or missing timecard and payroll data
- Scheduling and time off requests not functioning properly
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to save login information and use biometric authentication
- More robust scheduling and time off management tools
- In-app messaging and team communication features
- Improved calendar integration and visibility of schedules
- Better customization and personalization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homebase free?

Homebase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Square Team free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Homebase or Square Team?

Homebase is rated higher. Homebase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 97K ratings, while Square Team averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do Homebase or Square Team have ads?

Homebase shows ads; Square Team does not.

### Which is updated more often, Homebase or Square Team?

Homebase ships an update weekly, and Square Team weekly. Most recently, Homebase was updated on November 7, 2026 and Square Team on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Homebase or Square Team?

Homebase currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Square Team at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*