# Deputy: Employee Scheduling

> Deputy Work Schedule Maker: Shift Planning & Employee Scheduling made easy!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.deputy.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.deputy.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.deputy.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Deputy.com
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 2,612,721
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (19,468 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.35.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2013-08-21
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 157 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deputy.android)
- **Website:** [https://help.deputy.com/](https://help.deputy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacy.deputy.com/policies](https://privacy.deputy.com/policies)

## Description

Deputy is a comprehensive employee scheduling and workforce management app trusted by over 250,000 workplaces globally. It simplifies creating balanced, cost-effective schedules within minutes from any device and offers personalized shift notifications via push, email, and SMS. Businesses can fill open shifts effortlessly while managing leave, shift swaps, and attendance on the go.

Employees benefit from instant access to their schedules, real-time alerts, straightforward clock-ins with GPS validation, and streamlined communication via a single app. Deputy integrates with over 300 popular solutions like ADP, QuickBooks, and Xero, ensuring seamless operations. With built-in compliance tools, demand forecasting, and task management, Deputy empowers businesses to optimize staffing and stay compliant effortlessly. Start for free with flexible plans tailored to your business needs.

## Rankings

- #37,998 — Overall
- #184 — Top app in Australia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.deputy.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.deputy.android.gcm.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.deputy.android.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise Deputy for ease of use and solid scheduling/time-tracking. Recurrent issues include glitches/crashes (especially around approvals), login/logout instability requiring reinstall, and a flood of email/notification spam. When functioning, the app is highly valued and recommended; when not, these issues disrupt logging and scheduling.

### Pros

- Very easy to use and intuitive navigation
- Clear and flexible scheduling/time-tracking features
- Efficient for managing shifts and time, reducing manual work
- Strong user satisfaction and likelihood to recommend

### Cons

- Frequent glitches and crashes affecting core actions (time sheets, approvals)
- Login/logout instability requiring uninstall/reinstall
- Excessive emails/notifications spam from the app/company

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