Choose the workflow that fits
ShyftPay vs
PulseCheck.
A paycheck difference is the start of a question. Choose how you want to find it, review it, and keep the details.
Competitor source checked October 11, 2026 · ShyftPay details updated November 2, 2026
What each app brings.
PulseCheck describes a gross-pay workflow with live shift tracking, configurable rules, payroll comparison, scanning, and stored shift calculations. Source: PulseCheck’s U.S. App Store listing.
ShyftPay’s focus
Review the entered earnings, preserve the comparison, and turn an unexplained difference into a clear payroll inquiry.
We have reviewed published descriptions, not independently tested these competing apps.
| What matters | ShyftPay iPhone | PulseCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Paycheck comparison | Confirmed earnings lines compared with your entered shifts and pay rules. Photo/PDF suggestions always go through review. | Published, with scanning in release notes. |
| Saved evidence | Each comparison preserves the paystub, shifts and rules used. Later edits do not rewrite an earlier comparison. | Stored calculation snapshots for completed shifts are advertised. |
| Unknown earnings | Unclear or missing categories remain unknown. A zero requires explicit confirmation that the category was not paid. | Missing-versus-zero category handling is not specified. |
| Overtime | Base-only, differential-inclusive, or weighted workweek estimates. Weighted rates use one base rate plus selected premiums, with full-week review and saved calculation details. | Configurable rules, differentials and break penalties are advertised. |
| Devices and workplaces | One workplace per ledger, on iPhone. Encrypted manual backups; no calendar sync, iCloud sync or widgets in the iPhone app. | Multiple currencies are advertised; workplace limits are not specified. |
| Pricing | Free tracking and one new paycheck comparison per device; rechecks of previously compared paychecks stay free. Plus: $4.99/month or $39.99/year (USD). | U.S. listing: $7.99/month or $59.99/year. Its description says paid Pro access and an annual-plan trial, while version history also mentions a Free tier; current free access is unclear from the listing. |
| Payroll follow-up | Editable inquiry drafts tied to the saved comparison. PDF/CSV inquiry exports with Plus; full-ledger backups stay free. | Pay-record exports are advertised; inquiry drafting is not specified. |
Competitor column: PulseCheck’s U.S. App Store listing, checked October 11, 2026. “Not specified” means we could not establish that detail from this source; it does not mean the feature is absent. Pricing, availability, features and trials can change by region. ShyftPay’s prices are configured for its Plus subscription; final terms appear in Apple’s purchase sheet.
Choose for your routine.
Consider PulseCheck if live shift tracking, multiple currencies, and detailed shift calculations fit your routine.
Consider ShyftPay when you want a deliberate confirmation step, visible unknowns, a preserved comparison, and an editable inquiry you can review before sharing.
Compare the workflows.
Use the same shifts and paystub to evaluate a tool. Check the rules, the explanation of each difference, and what stays available if you stop subscribing.
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