# ClockIn Portal vs Punch time clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Punch time clock at 79% against ClockIn Portal's 40%. Punch time clock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3K vs 4). ClockIn Portal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (9.0 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. ClockIn Portal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ClockIn Portal's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's.

ClockIn Portal ships an update fortnightly, Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClockIn Portal | Punch time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockin-portal-time-tracker/id1089120000/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% 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 | 16 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Certifix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089119999) | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) |

## What reviewers say

### ClockIn Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockin-portal-time-tracker/id1089120000)

This app allows employees to easily clock in and out of their shifts, track breaks, and log travel for reimbursement. Administrators can enable additional features like shift notes and mileage tracking.

**Highlights:** Clock in and out, Track lunches, Report miles/kilometers, Add shift notes, Administrator-enabled features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ClockIn Portal free?

ClockIn Portal 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, ClockIn Portal or Punch time clock?

Punch time clock is rated higher. ClockIn Portal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Punch time clock averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do ClockIn Portal or Punch time clock have ads?

Neither ClockIn Portal nor Punch time clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClockIn Portal or Punch time clock?

ClockIn Portal ships an update fortnightly, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ClockIn Portal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Punch time clock on October 24, 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.*