# Work. vs theHRDIRECTOR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: theHRDIRECTOR at 100% against Work.'s 0%. Work.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 43) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theHRDIRECTOR sells 43 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Work. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Work. ships an update every 7 months, theHRDIRECTOR every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work. | theHRDIRECTOR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehrdirector/id933134741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CIPD ENTERPRISES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/419349507) | [HR DIRECTOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/933134740) |

## What reviewers say

### Work.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work/id908647870)

This is a quarterly business magazine focusing on people and current business practices. It features insightful articles blending academic thought with journalistic approaches.

**Highlights:** Strategic thought-leadership, People-centric business practices, Insightful articles, Academic and journalistic blend, Quarterly publication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### theHRDIRECTOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thehrdirector/id933134741)

Access free strategic HR content, news, legal updates, and job listings for senior HR professionals. Subscribers get early digital access to magazine issues, with options to purchase single copies or subscribe annually.

**Highlights:** Free HR news and features, Senior HR job listings, Regular legal updates, Monthly HR director interviews, Digital magazine issues for subscribers, Offline reading, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HR Director Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| HRD 146 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 162 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 219 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 222 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 224 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 227 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 226 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 221 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 223 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 231 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 232 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 233 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 234 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 263 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 262 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 261 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 260 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 257 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 258 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 259 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 256 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 255 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 253 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 254 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 252 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 251 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 248 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 249 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 247 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 246 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 245 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 244 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 243 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 242 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 241 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD239 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 240 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD238 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 237 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 235 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HRD 236 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work. free?

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

### Is theHRDIRECTOR free?

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

### Do Work. or theHRDIRECTOR have ads?

Neither Work. nor theHRDIRECTOR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Work. or theHRDIRECTOR?

Work. ships an update every 7 months, and theHRDIRECTOR every 8 months. Most recently, Work. was updated on October 6, 2026 and theHRDIRECTOR on October 8, 2026.

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