# MakeShift Live vs Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakeShift Live | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeshift-live/id938227911/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppColony Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791381020) | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) |

## What reviewers say

### MakeShift Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeshift-live/id938227911)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 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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