Comparison

SmartPayroll vs BOSS Payroll

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

Head to head
About

SmartPayroll

Automate payroll for small to medium New Zealand businesses. This secure system handles employee payments, deductions, and tax filings, saving time and reducing hassle. The mobile app allows for easy pay run approvals and due date tracking.

Highlights
  • Automated payroll processing
  • Direct employee wage payments
  • Deduction management (PAYE, KiwiSaver)
  • Tax filing with Inland Revenue
  • Pay run due date tracking
  • Mobile pay run approval
Features
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SmartPayroll is an easy to use and cost-effective online payroll / wages system for small-to-medium sized New Zealand businesses. Its highly secure payroll processing saves you time, money and hassle by automating your payroll tasks. SmartPayroll pays your employees’ wages directly to their bank accounts, deducts PAYE, KiwiSaver and all other deductions, and then files the necessary schedules and returns with the Inland Revenue Department for you. Easy. SmartPayroll Mobile will let you: - See when your employees' next pay run is due - Approve a pay run that that has been processed via the SmartPayroll website

About

BOSS Payroll

Features
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The BOSS Payroll app is a centralized platform designed to provide easy access to all of your employment, payroll, and onboarding information. Whether you need to review paystubs, complete onboarding, or manage essential forms like W-4, W-9, I-9, or access your W-2s and 1099s, everything is conveniently available in one place, all from your mobile device. ACCESS YOUR PAY INFORMATION: View your paystubs, payment history, detailed breakdowns of taxes, deductions, and stay informed about your earnings. MANAGE IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: Easily complete and view forms such state and federal W-4s, W-9, I-9, and W-2s. Submit necessary documents for onboarding and ensure everything is securely stored for your future reference. UPDATE PERSONAL INFORMATION: Keep your personal details, such as your address or tax withholdings, accurate and up to date. Ensure timely and accurate payroll by managing your information directly through the app. We continuously update the app with new features and improvements to enhance your experience. Download the BOSS Payroll app to manage your employment and payroll information securely and conveniently.

Screenshots

SmartPayroll2 screens
BOSS Payroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BOSS Payroll at every 3 weeks against SmartPayroll's every 3 months. SmartPayroll's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartPayroll ships an update every 3 months, BOSS Payroll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
SmartPayroll versus BOSS Payroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartPayrollBOSS Payroll
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB127 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmartPayrollPuzzl Group Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SmartPayroll

No in-app purchases

None

BOSS Payroll

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartPayroll free?
SmartPayroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BOSS Payroll free?
BOSS Payroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartPayroll or BOSS Payroll have ads?
Neither SmartPayroll nor BOSS Payroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartPayroll or BOSS Payroll?
SmartPayroll ships an update every 3 months, and BOSS Payroll every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartPayroll was updated on October 13, 2026 and BOSS Payroll on October 27, 2026.

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