# SF ESS

> StoreForce ESS App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.StoreForce.ESSMobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.StoreForce.ESSMobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.StoreForce.ESSMobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** StoreForce Solutions Inc.
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 100,869
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (2,539 ratings)
- **Version:** 30.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2019-10-28
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.StoreForce.ESSMobile)
- **Website:** [https://www.storeforcesolutions.com](https://www.storeforcesolutions.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://storeforcesolutions.com/storeforce-privacy-policy/](https://storeforcesolutions.com/storeforce-privacy-policy/)

## Description

SF ESS is a dedicated Employee Self-Service app designed for StoreForce Retailers. This Chrome extension empowers retail employees to effortlessly manage their work schedules, submit time off requests, and keep track of their performance metrics. Additionally, it provides timely communication updates directly from the retailer, ensuring employees stay informed and connected. Features and options may vary depending on the specific StoreForce Retailer, offering a customized experience to meet diverse retail workforce needs.

## Rankings

- #219,711 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.StoreForce.ESSMobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users rely on SF ESS to manage work schedules and time off, but Android users report severe issues including frequent crashes, slow loading, and compatibility problems. Mandatory QR code login without clear guidance frustrates users. Notifications on Android often fail to work, and the interface is cumbersome with display issues. Despite secure design praised by some, ongoing technical problems have made the app nearly unusable for many Android employees, while iOS users have fewer complaints.

### Pros

- Provides essential work schedule and time off management features for employees.
- Supported on multiple platforms including iOS and Android (though with Android issues).
- Secure app with data protection emphasized by users.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes on Android devices, especially when requesting time off or logging in.
- Poor Android compatibility with issues like freezing, crashing, and slow loading, notably on Samsung and Pixel phones.
- Mandatory QR code login creates confusion and usability problems, lacking clear instructions.
- Lack of notifications on Android, even when toggled on, unlike on iOS versions.
- User interface problems on Android such as overlapping text and hard navigation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.StoreForce.ESSMobile)