# FlexR (Shift planner) vs Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

The clearest difference is price: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink at Free against FlexR (Shift planner)'s $3.99. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 3) and review sentiment (72% vs 59%). FlexR (Shift planner)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is free to download; FlexR (Shift planner) costs $3.99 up front. FlexR (Shift planner) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlexR (Shift planner) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of FlexR (Shift planner)'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FlexR (Shift planner) ships an update fortnightly, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlexR (Shift planner) | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexr-shift-planner/id924025756/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gerrit kleyn Winkel](https://appshunter.io/developer/797512757) | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) |

## What reviewers say

### FlexR (Shift planner)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexr-shift-planner/id924025756)

Manage your work schedule with ease, track worked hours, and calculate your salary. This app offers a clear view of past and future shifts, with options to sync to your external calendar and generate reports.

**Highlights:** Shift scheduling, Work hour tracking, Salary calculation, Calendar sync, Work reports, Invoice creation, Cloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlexR Invoice Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| FlexR data sharing | $1.99 | one-time |


### Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601)

This app helps manage mobile teams by tracking work hours, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. It features GPS location tracking for clock-in/out, project-based time logging, and crew messaging for efficient communication and labor cost monitoring.

**Highlights:** Clock in and out tracking, GPS-based attendance, Shift scheduling, Project time logging, Paycheck calculator, Crew messaging

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Workforce | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Organization | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Workforce | $39.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Organization | $59.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Business 6 Month | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Core Workforce | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $189.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Impossible to cancel until recently
- 🔒 Overcharged for subscription
- 🔒 Lacking features (e.g., sick/vacation time)

**Reported bugs**

- Chat messenger not working on iPad
- Sign-up process issues (invalid email format)
- Network errors when inviting employees

**Requested features**

- Filter reports by employee
- Whiteboard feature for team communication
- Notification sounds and indicators
- Ability to resend employee invite link
- More advanced reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlexR (Shift planner) free?

FlexR (Shift planner) costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink free?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlexR (Shift planner) or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?

FlexR (Shift planner) is rated higher. FlexR (Shift planner) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do FlexR (Shift planner) or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink have ads?

Neither FlexR (Shift planner) nor Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlexR (Shift planner) or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?

FlexR (Shift planner) ships an update fortnightly, and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlexR (Shift planner) was updated on September 29, 2026 and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink on September 28, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*