# Homebase vs Restaurant365

Homebase and Restaurant365 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Homebase's written reviews are positive against 28% of Restaurant365's. Homebase also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#57 vs #188). Restaurant365's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homebase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. Restaurant365 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Homebase against 4.8 for Restaurant365. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97K and 46K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Homebase's written reviews are positive against 28% of Restaurant365's.

Homebase ships an update weekly, Restaurant365 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homebase | Restaurant365 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (97K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebase-employee-scheduling/id871544379/reviews) | **[4.8 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant365/id1452013231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97K** | 46K |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | #188 |
| Size | 188 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pioneer Works, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/871544382) | [Restaurant365](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041581637) |

## What reviewers say

### Homebase

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

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Business, #67 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


### Restaurant365

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restaurant365/id1452013231)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app allows restaurant staff to view schedules, request time off, and communicate. Managers can manage inventory, approve requests, and handle accounts payable. It's designed for seamless mobile use within the Restaurant365 platform.

**Highlights:** View employee schedules, Request shift changes and time off, Track time punches, Secure employee communication, Manager logbook entries, Inventory counting, Accounts payable management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scheduling
- 💡 Useful for managers
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Lacks important features
- 🤔 Confusing layout and navigation
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor communication and support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Login and password reset issues
- Inventory count discrepancies
- Schedule and shift information not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to contact employees directly
- Calendar sync for schedules
- Clearer shift assignment and pickup process
- Improved inventory management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homebase free?

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

### Is Restaurant365 free?

Restaurant365 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Homebase or Restaurant365?

Restaurant365 is rated higher. Homebase averages 4.8 out of 5 from 97K ratings, while Restaurant365 averages 4.8 from 46K ratings.

### Do Homebase or Restaurant365 have ads?

Homebase shows ads; Restaurant365 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Homebase or Restaurant365?

Homebase ships an update weekly, and Restaurant365 fortnightly. Most recently, Homebase was updated on November 8, 2026 and Restaurant365 on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Homebase or Restaurant365?

Homebase currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Restaurant365 at #188. 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.*