Comparison

MakeShift Live vs Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MakeShift Live

Manage your staff on the go with this mobile tool. See who's working, assign shifts, and handle requests like time off and late arrivals. Requires a company MakeShift account to use.

Highlights
  • View current and scheduled staff
  • Create and assign shifts
  • Approve time off and shift requests
  • Receive late clock-in notifications
  • Manage timesheets
  • Employee profile and availability viewing
Features
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MakeShift Live brings all of MakeShift’s web features for managers to your iPhone and iPad. It’s the easiest way to manage your staff on the fly, letting you see who’s working, see who’s available, create and assign available shifts, get notified when employees are late, approve time off requests and more. Please note: in order to use MakeShift Live, your company must be a MakeShift customer. Your company will send you an email with an invite to activate your account. This app is only for administrators and managers. If you’re looking for the MakeShift app for employees, please search the AppStore for "MakeShift - People First Scheduling." Features • Quickly see who’s currently working and who’s scheduled to work on any given day • View employee profiles, schedules and availability • Create and assign available shifts • Get notified when employees clock in late • View and edit timesheets • Approve time off, shift exchanges and available shift requests • Use “Time Clock Mode” to let employees clock in and out • So much more

About

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

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
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Employee Link – Timesheet App, Work Hours Tracker, and Shift Scheduler Employee Link is the all-in-one timesheet app and work hours tracker designed for managing mobile teams, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. This hours tracker app includes a powerful clock in and out system, GPS location tracking, and smart schedule planning tools. Key Features: ・Timesheet app for accurate clock in and out tracking ・Work hours tracker with detailed shift logs and overtime tracking ・Smart shift scheduler with visual calendar and task assignments ・GPS-based attendance tracking for on-site verification ・Paycheck calculator to estimate gross pay and hours worked ・Project-based time logging for labor cost monitoring ・Built-in crew messaging for real-time communication ・Push notifications for schedule updates and task reminders ・Exportable timesheets and payroll summaries (PDF/email) ・Simple time clock interface for field employees ・Free hours tracker app with no hidden fees Why Choose This Timesheet and Scheduling App? Employee Link offers everything needed to manage workforce scheduling and time tracking in one place. From GPS-enabled clock in and out to a complete hours tracker and timesheet manager, this app simplifies labor management and improves team productivity. Ideal for field teams, contractors, and mobile workforces. Who Should Use This Work Hours Tracker App? ・Teams needing a reliable timesheet app for daily clock ins ・Managers looking for a visual shift scheduler and crew planner ・Businesses tracking time by project and calculating labor costs ・Field workers needing a quick and simple time clock tool ・Employers wanting to organize timesheets for easy payroll Start organizing your mobile workforce with the leading timesheet and hours tracker app. Download Employee Link to manage shifts, track hours, and simplify payroll – all in one app. Privacy Policy https://www.employeelinkapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.employeelinkapp.com/terms

Screenshots

MakeShift Live4 screens
Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink at 72% against MakeShift Live's 0%. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). MakeShift Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MakeShift Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MakeShift Live's written reviews are positive against 72% of Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MakeShift Live ships an update every 3 months, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MakeShift Live versus Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeShift LiveWork Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppColony Inc.Morgan Trudeau

Customer experience

MakeShift Live

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

All ratings1,840 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

MakeShift Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

MakeShift Live

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

Subscriptions19
  • Core Crew7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Core Crew$9.991 Month
  • Pro Crew7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Core Workforce$19.991 Month
  • Pro Crew$19.991 Month
  • Core Organization$29.991 Month
  • Pro Workforce$39.991 Month
  • Core Crew$47.996 Months
  • Pro Organization$59.991 Month
  • Core Crew7 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Core Crew$71.991 Year
  • Business 6 Month$95.996 Months
  • Pro Crew$95.996 Months
  • Core Workforce$144.991 Year
  • Pro Crew7 Days trial$189.991 Year
  • Pro Workforce$189.996 Months
  • Pro Crew$189.991 Year
  • Pro Workforce7 Days trial$284.991 Year
  • Pro Workforce$284.991 Year

Questions

Is MakeShift Live free?
MakeShift Live is free to download, with no 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, MakeShift Live or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?
Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is rated higher. MakeShift Live averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do MakeShift Live or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink have ads?
Neither MakeShift Live nor Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MakeShift Live or Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink?
MakeShift Live ships an update every 3 months, and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink every 2 weeks. Most recently, MakeShift Live was updated on September 2, 2026 and Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink on September 22, 2026.

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