# Time Clock Wizard vs Punch time clock

The clearest difference is rating: Punch time clock at 4.7 against Time Clock Wizard's 3.5. Punch time clock also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 49%) and ratings volume (3K vs 186). Time Clock Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punch time clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Time Clock Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Time Clock Wizard's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's.

Time Clock Wizard ships an update fortnightly, Punch time clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Clock Wizard | Punch time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-clock-wizard/id1063628286/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Time Clock Wizard, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063628285) | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Clock Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-clock-wizard/id1063628286)

This app allows employees to clock in and out, manage time sheets, and view schedules from their mobile devices. Managers can track employee locations, generate payroll reports, and manage tasks and time off. It offers a simple, intuitive interface with automatic syncing to a web-based account.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out on mobile, GPS tracking, Payroll report generation, Push notifications, Receipt image uploads, Employee schedule management, Task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy time tracking and hour logging
- 📍 GPS location tracking functionality
- 📱 Convenient mobile clocking in/out
- 📊 Schedule viewing and management
- 🔔 Push notifications for clock events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login issues requiring repeated attempts
- 🐛 Clock in/out buttons not responding
- ⚠️ Requires app restart multiple times daily
- ⚠️ Schedule fails to load consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Login page loops infinitely with correct credentials
- Schedule fails to display, stuck on loading screen
- Clock in/out times show inaccurately until app restart
- App requires reinstall to resolve 'No data found' error
- Notification badges accumulate and won't clear

**Requested features**

- Fix notification badge clearing system
- Prevent screen freezing issues
- Improve break clocking functionality
- Allow custom package pricing options
- Better screenshot monitoring on multiple monitors


### Punch time clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087)

Effortlessly track your work hours, breaks, and earnings in real-time. This app helps manage multiple jobs, calculate overtime, and offers smart features like location-based clock-ins and reminders. Export detailed timesheets for easy record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Effortless time tracking, Real-time earnings calculation, Automatic overtime calculation, Multiple job organization, Flexible time rounding, Location-based automation, Timesheet export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flexishift Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexishift Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexishift Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flexishift Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flexishift Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient clock in/out feature
- 💰 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 📊 Useful for salaried and hourly workers
- 🔍 Good record-keeping and reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data loss/deletion after updates
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Difficulty tracking split/overnight shifts
- 📤 Exporting timesheets could be improved
- 🔧 Some features feel limited or rigid

**Reported bugs**

- Location-based clock in/out not always reliable
- Timesheet export feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app support
- Allow customizing work week start day
- Improve overtime tracking and reporting
- Add ability to record paid/unpaid breaks
- Provide more flexibility for editing entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Clock Wizard free?

Time Clock Wizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Punch time clock free?

Punch time clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Clock Wizard or Punch time clock?

Punch time clock is rated higher. Time Clock Wizard averages 3.5 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Punch time clock averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Time Clock Wizard or Punch time clock have ads?

Neither Time Clock Wizard nor Punch time clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Clock Wizard or Punch time clock?

Time Clock Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time Clock Wizard was updated on October 23, 2026 and Punch time clock on October 26, 2026.

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