Zip Schedules vs Workstream US
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zip Schedules
Manage employee work schedules and communication seamlessly. Employees can view schedules, request time off, and swap shifts, while managers can approve requests, send notifications, and oversee all schedules. This app simplifies remote team interaction and schedule management.
- View work schedules anytime, anywhere
- Request time off and manage availability
- Swap shifts with coworkers
- Approve/deny employee requests
- Send notifications and messages
- View employee contact information
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Zip Schedules is the easiest way for employees and managers to interact and communicate remotely. Zip Schedules puts the work schedule in your pocket. Now communicating, receiving notification whenever a new schedule is published or an existing schedule is updated, requesting time-offs, swapping shifts, editing availability are just a click away. FEATURES FOR MANAGERS: View historical, current or future published schedules. Control alerts and notifications. Approve or deny availability, time off, shift offer or accept requests. Notify employees about their schedule. View all employee's schedules and contact information. FEATURES FOR EMPLOYEES: View work schedule anytime, anywhere Request Availability. Request partial day or all day time off(s) and keep a track of the request. Flexibility to offer/swap shifts with other employees View coworkers contact information depending upon their preference whether to share information or not. Send Messages to co-workers.
Workstream US
This mobile HR platform centralizes HR tasks for hourly teams, allowing managers and employees to access paystubs, manage shifts, and update personal information directly from their phones. It provides instant notifications for important updates and facilitates easy clock-in/out functionality.
- Instant HR task notifications
- Clock-in/out for shifts
- Shift scheduling and editing
- Real-time personal information updates
- Mobile-first HR management
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Workstream is a mobile-first, all-in-one platform that helps hourly workers and employers stay connected—from finding jobs to managing work, all in one app. With the Workstream mobile app, you can: - Discover and apply for hourly jobs - Track your application status and receive hiring updates - Message employers throughout the hiring process - Get instant notifications on paystubs, newly assigned shifts, and more - Clock in and out of shifts and manage your work schedule - Chat with managers and team members - Make real-time changes to personal information and account settings Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or managing your day-to-day work, Workstream helps you stay connected every step of the way. Sign up for a Workstream account directly in the app, or connect with your employer to get started. Learn more at https://workstream.us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Workstream US at every 11 days against Zip Schedules's every 2 months. Workstream US also leads on chart position (#98 vs unranked) and review sentiment (28% vs 18%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for Zip Schedules against 2.6 for Workstream US. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Zip Schedules's written reviews are positive against 28% of Workstream US's.
Zip Schedules ships an update every 2 months, Workstream US every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zip Schedules | Workstream US |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (125 ratings) — better | 2.6 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | 59 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #98 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hubworks Interactive, LLC | Workstream Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Zip Schedules
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In-app purchases
Zip Schedules
No in-app purchases
Workstream US
No in-app purchases
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