# TimeShift vs Punch time clock

The clearest difference is rating: Punch time clock at 4.7 against TimeShift's 3.0. Punch time clock also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 2). TimeShift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. TimeShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of TimeShift's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeShift | Punch time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshift/id1116487597/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Elliot Wainwright](https://appshunter.io/developer/960753262) | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshift/id1116487597)

Easily manage and visualize time differences across multiple global cities. A working hours indicator helps you find optimal connection times. This app functions offline, making it ideal for travelers.

**Highlights:** Add global cities, Slide to view time progression, Working hours indicator, Offline functionality, Ad-free experience

**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 TimeShift free?

TimeShift 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, TimeShift or Punch time clock?

Punch time clock is rated higher. TimeShift averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Punch time clock averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do TimeShift or Punch time clock have ads?

Neither TimeShift nor Punch time clock shows ads.

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

TimeShift ships an update every 3 weeks, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeShift was updated on September 30, 2026 and Punch time clock on October 15, 2026.

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