Gamified shift management for hourly teams

Shift Coverage
Made Rewarding

The app that makes your team actually want to pick up shifts. Post a shift, teammates get notified instantly, and earn points for covering. Badges, leaderboards, and zero group text chaos.

Post a Shift Your team gets notified instantly.
One-Tap Pickup Priority groups notified first.
Earn Rewards Points & badges for covering.
Available Shifts
3 new
Downtown Cafe
+25 pts
Today · 2PM - 10PM
Main Street
+30 pts
Tomorrow · 6AM - 2PM
Airport Hub
+40 pts
Sat · 4PM - 12AM
Home
Schedule
Shifts
Points
Profile

One app.
Two sides of the schedule.

Cover Me works whether you're picking up shifts or running the schedule. Pick your side.

For Workers

Pick up extra hours.
Get covered when life happens.

  • One-tap shift pickup — no awkward asks in the group chat.
  • Post a shift you can't make and the right teammates get notified instantly.
  • Earn points, unlock badges, climb the leaderboard. Get rewarded for showing up.
  • Calendar sync so you never double-book your second job or your weekend.
See how pickup works
For Managers

Stop chasing coverage.
Run a team that runs itself.

  • Approval queue clears in seconds — one tap to approve, one to deny.
  • Smart matching routes shifts to qualified people first — no unqualified pickups.
  • Multi-location with per-site timezones, teams, and admins. Audit-ready.
  • Insights dashboard shows coverage rate, fill time, and your most reliable workers.
See the manager dashboard

Built for hourly teams in every industry

Cafes
Retail
Restaurants
Healthcare
Warehouses

Everything your team needs.
Nothing they don't.

We obsessed over the details so shift coverage actually works the way it should.

Real-Time Everything

The moment a shift goes up, everyone who could cover it knows. No refreshing. No checking back. Just instant notifications that actually work.

New shift available!

One-Tap Pickup

See a shift you want? Tap once. Done. No back-and-forth texts, no manager phone calls, no confusion.

Gamified Rewards

Earn points, unlock badges, climb the leaderboard. Turns "who can cover my shift?" into friendly competition.

Smart Matching

Shifts go to qualified people first based on skills, certifications, and availability. No more unqualified pickups.

Calendar Sync

See your shifts alongside your life. Integrates with your calendar so you never double-book again.

Built-In Messaging

Managers can DM workers directly, create group chats, or discuss specific shifts. No more texting personal numbers or switching to another app.

Multi-Location Support

Managing multiple sites? Each location can have its own timezone, team, and settings. Everything stays organized, nothing gets crossed.

NYC
LA
CHI

There's the old way.
And there's Cover Me.

Group texts, spreadsheets, and "let me ask around" don't scale. Here's what changes.

The Old Way Group texts, spreadsheets, sticky notes
Cover Me Built for hourly teams
Posting a shift
"Hey can anyone cover Saturday?" — buried in 47 unrelated messages
One tap, qualified teammates notified instantly, points attached
Knowing who's covering
Three people said yes. Or nobody did. Nobody's sure.
First-tap-wins lock. Everyone — including the manager — sees the same answer.
Manager approval
Phone call, text chain, or "I'll catch you tomorrow"
Approval queue with one-tap approve / deny. Audit-logged.
Multiple locations
A spreadsheet per site, timezone math done by hand
Each location has its own timezone, team, and admin. First-class.
Motivation to pick up shifts
"Please?" 🙏
Points, badges, leaderboards, real rewards. Coverage becomes a flex.
Compliance & audit trail
Screenshots of texts. Memory. Crossed fingers.
Every action logged. Soft-delete with restore. SSO-ready.
Time to set up
Weeks of training, IT tickets, and "have you read the doc?"
About 10 minutes. The app explains itself.

From "I need coverage"
to "You're covered"

Three steps. That's literally it.

01

Post Your Shift

Can't make it? Open the app, tap your shift, add a quick reason, and post it for coverage. That's it.

My Shift Tomorrow 9AM-5PM
Post for Coverage →
02

Team Gets Notified

Qualified teammates receive instant push notifications. First available, most reliable workers see it first.

Cover Me New shift available!
Cover Me +25 bonus points!
03

Shift Covered

Someone taps "Pick Up" and you both get confirmation. Manager gets notified. Schedule updates automatically. Done.

Shift Covered! Alex has you covered

Complete control.
Zero complexity.

Departments, permissions, insights — everything you need to run your team, all in one place.

Team & Departments

Organize your workforce into departments and groups, and assign admins to manage each one.

  • Departments & Groups — Create departments, teams, and location-based groups
  • Admin Assignment — Assign supervisors and admins to specific departments
  • Role Permissions — Granular access control so each admin sees only what they need
  • Employee Directory — View all members, roles, skills, and contact info
Departments
Front of House Jane Doe (Supervisor) · 6 members
Kitchen Mike Smith (Supervisor) · 4 members
Warehouse Alex Lee (Supervisor) · 3 members

Shift Management

Create, manage, and fill shifts with intelligent automation.

  • Create Shifts — Build shifts manually or from templates
  • Approval Queue — Review and approve coverage requests
  • Priority Groups — Control who sees shifts first
  • Shift Templates — Save time with reusable templates
Pending Approvals 3 New
Today, 2PM Sarah → Mike
Tomorrow, 9AM Alex → Jordan

Rewards & Gamification

Motivate your team with points, badges, and real rewards.

  • Custom Rewards — Create rewards your team actually wants
  • Point Scoring — Configure how points are earned
  • Leaderboards — Drive friendly competition
  • Redemption Tracking — Monitor reward claims
Popular Rewards Active
Free Coffee 50 pts
Movie Ticket 200 pts
Extra PTO 500 pts

Insights & Reporting

Data-driven decisions with real-time analytics.

  • Compliance Dashboard — Track labor law requirements
  • Attendance Reports — Monitor patterns and trends
  • Coverage Analytics — See who's reliable
  • Audit Logs — Complete activity history
This Month
94% Coverage Rate
2.3h Avg Fill Time
156 Shifts Covered
12 Active Workers

Settings & Communications

Customize your workspace and keep everyone in the loop.

  • Team Notifications — Push alerts for new shifts, approvals, and coverage updates
  • Pinned Announcements — Pin important messages so your team never misses them
  • Multi-Location — Manage multiple sites, each with its own timezone and team
  • SSO Integration — Enterprise single sign-on for seamless onboarding
Announcements
Holiday Schedule Update Pinned · All locations
New PTO Policy Sent 2 days ago · 18 read
Team Appreciation Week Sent 5 days ago · 24 read

Make shift coverage
actually fun

Workers earn points for picking up shifts, unlock badges for reliability, and compete on leaderboards. Suddenly "can anyone cover Saturday?" becomes "I'll take it!"

Rookie
Helper
Reliable
Team Player
All-Star
MVP
Legend
Night Owl
7-Day Streak
Quick Pickup
100 Shifts

Questions before
you commit.

If something isn't here, email support@covermeapp.io and we'll answer fast.

How does the 30-day free trial work?

Sign up and your team gets full access to every Pro feature for 30 days — no credit card required. After 30 days you can subscribe to keep going, or stop and your data stays put in case you change your mind.

Do I need to install anything on my company's computers?

No. Cover Me is a mobile app on iPhone and Android. Workers download it, managers run their schedules from it. There's no IT setup, no on-premise install, no servers to manage.

How is Cover Me different from a group text?

Group texts work until they don't. Messages get buried, no one knows who's actually covering, managers are out of the loop. Cover Me makes coverage explicit: post a shift, the right people are notified, one tap claims it, and the schedule updates automatically. No more "I thought Sarah was covering it."

Is my team's data secure?

Yes. We use TLS 1.3 in transit, encryption at rest, JWT-based authentication, soft-delete with audit logs, and SOC-2-aligned controls. Enterprise plans include SSO (SAML / OIDC) and detailed audit trails. We never sell or share your data — read our Privacy Policy for the full picture.

Can I manage multiple locations or franchises?

Yes. Each location can have its own timezone, team, schedule, and admin. Workers can be assigned to one or many locations. Multi-location is a first-class feature, not a paywalled add-on.

What does pricing actually look like for my team?

Every paid plan includes every feature — there's no feature gating. You just pick the plan that fits your team size. Monthly prices: Starter $29.99 (up to 15 users), Team $59.99 (up to 30 users), Growth $99.99 (up to 60 users), Business $149.99 (up to 100 users), Scale $249.99 (up to 200 users). Annual billing on every tier saves up to two months. Business and Scale annual are available on web checkout only by product/channel decision. Beyond 200 users — or if you need SSO, invoice billing, or a custom contract — contact us about Enterprise.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel from inside the app — no email loops, no retention calls. If you cancel during a billing period you keep access until the end of that period. Monthly plans stop renewing immediately.

Do you integrate with payroll or HR tools?

Not yet — we're focused on getting shift coverage right first. Enterprise plans include API access, and we're actively building integrations with the most-requested HR and payroll platforms. Tell us what you need and we'll prioritize.

What kind of teams does this work best for?

Hourly workforces where shift coverage is a daily problem: cafes, restaurants, retail, healthcare, warehouses, hotels, fitness, and hospitality. If you have shifts, schedules that change, and people who occasionally need to swap, Cover Me is built for you.

How long does it take to set up?

About 10 minutes. Create your company, invite your team via email or share a join code, add your locations, and you're live. The app explains itself — no training videos required.

One product.
Pay by team size.

Every paid plan includes every feature — no feature gating. Pricing scales with your team.

Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial Full access to every feature · No credit card required · Cancel anytime

Every paid plan includes every Cover Me feature. Choose your plan based on active users.

Starter

Up to 15 users

Single-location small teams.

$29.99 /month Billed monthly
  • Up to 15 active users
  • Every Cover Me feature included
Start free trial in the app Skip the trial — subscribe now →

Growth

Up to 60 users

Multi-location operations.

$99.99 /month Billed monthly
  • Up to 60 active users
  • Every Cover Me feature included
Start free trial in the app Skip the trial — subscribe now →

Business

Up to 100 users

Operations at scale.

$149.99 /month Billed monthly
  • Up to 100 active users
  • Every Cover Me feature included
Start free trial in the app Subscribe on the web → Annual billing is web checkout only

Scale

Up to 200 users

Large operations, regional chains.

$249.99 /month Billed monthly
  • Up to 200 active users
  • Every Cover Me feature included
Start free trial in the app Subscribe on the web → Annual billing is web checkout only

Business and Scale annual plans are available on web checkout only by product/channel decision.

200+ users, SSO, or custom contract? Let's talk.

Enterprise is for teams beyond 200 active users, or anyone who needs SSO, vendor paperwork, custom integrations, or dedicated support.

  • 200+ users · custom pricing
  • SSO / SAML integration
  • Dedicated success manager
  • Custom integrations & API
  • Invoice billing & Net-30
  • Dedicated SLAs & legal review

Ready to simplify shift coverage?

Download Cover Me and start your 30-day free trial. Full access to every feature, no credit card required.

Available on iOS and Android. Free for 30 days.

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