# WorkTime vs PunchClock

WorkTime and PunchClock are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PunchClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, PunchClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | PunchClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Parallax Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730276133) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


### PunchClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchclock-shift-calendar/id6477750608)

Manage your work schedule with this app. It helps you create and track shifts, set reminders, and add notes. Sync with your calendar and enjoy features like dark mode and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Create and apply shift types, Timely shift notifications, Rotation pattern simplification, Add specific shift notes, Calendar synchronization, Dark Mode support, iCloud Sync, watchOS companion app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PunchClock free?

PunchClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WorkTime or PunchClock have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor PunchClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or PunchClock?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and PunchClock fortnightly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and PunchClock on July 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*