ZingHR vs HGS ESS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZingHR
This global HRMS platform offers a comprehensive hire-to-rehire solution powered by innovative technologies like AI and blockchain. It provides vertical-focused, configurable solutions in 26 languages, helping organizations achieve measurable success in areas like ESG goals, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Hire to Rehire HCM solution
- AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning integration
- Vertical-focused solutions
- 26 global languages
- Configurable platform
- ESG, EBITDA, People Engagement improvements
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ZingHR is a Gartner recognized, Global HRMS Platform, accelerated by Microsoft, funded by Tata Capital with more than 800 customers and 1.6 million active users worldwide. The ZingHR App offers a mobile-first, Hire to Rehire, HCM solution which is delivered using future-ready, innovative technologies & concepts such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms. We pride ourselves on providing vertical-focused solutions, all available in 26 global languages. We have integrated all local compliances & practices in our highly configurable platform. Our value proposition lies in enabling organizations achieve audacious, tangible and measurable success such as ESG goals, Top Line increases, EBITDA improvements, People Engagement, Employee Experience and People Productivity.
HGS ESS
Access various report documents and update business-relevant details remotely. This application provides clients with on-the-go access to essential business information.
- Access report documents
- Update business details
- On-the-go access
- Client-focused design
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An easy to use app developed for our clients, so that they could access various report documents and update business relevant details on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZingHR at 67% against HGS ESS's 8%. HGS ESS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZingHR | HGS ESS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (85 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews — better | 8.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 85 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ZingHR Techno India Private Limited | HGS International Private Limited |
Customer experience
ZingHR
HGS ESS
In-app purchases
ZingHR
No in-app purchases
HGS ESS
No in-app purchases
