# Punch time clock vs Toolr

The clearest difference is rating: Punch time clock at 4.7 against Toolr's 4.2. Punch time clock also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%) and ratings volume (3K vs 358). Toolr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Toolr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 358, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Punch time clock's written reviews are positive against 46% of Toolr's.

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Toolr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch time clock | Toolr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** | [4.2 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolr-work-time-clock-tracker/id1186041453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 358 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) | [Toolr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373082619) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Toolr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolr-work-time-clock-tracker/id1186041453)

Effortlessly track work hours and eliminate paper timesheets. This intuitive application offers a quick setup and provides valuable insights into time saved and money earned for businesses. Enjoy 24/7 customer support to ensure a smooth experience.

**Highlights:** Easy setup, No paper timesheets, Hours calculator, Time tracking, Cost savings, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync Service | $9.99 | per month |
| Sync Service | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter 5 Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus 5 Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Starter 10 Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Starter 15 Monthly | $47.49 | per month |
| Plus 10 Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Starter 30 Monthly | $84.99 | per month |
| Plus 15 Monthly | $94.99 | per month |
| Starter 5 Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Starter 50 Monthly | $134.99 | per month |
| Plus 30 Monthly | $169.99 | per month |
| Plus 5 Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Starter 10 Annual | $349.99 | per year |
| Starter 15 Annual | $474.99 | per year |
| Starter 30 Annual | $849.99 | per year |
| Plus 15 Annual | $949.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great foundation for an app
- 👍 Easy to use for employees
- 👍 Good for tracking hours
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Works great for side jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Not a free app, hidden subscription
- 😞 Billed after cancellation
- 😞 Scummy practice, pulls access without warning
- 😞 Unreliable and clunky, sync issues
- 😞 Terrible app, full of bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Setup process has writing over buttons
- Sync issues, punches not registered
- App doesn't add hours correctly
- App overwrites current time and reporting
- App makes it impossible to edit hours

**Requested features**

- Limited free access version
- Clear mention of subscription before hiding info
- Set cost for individual users
- Cater to more than just Apple devices
- Customization for specific businesses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch time clock free?

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

### Is Toolr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch time clock or Toolr?

Punch time clock is rated higher. Punch time clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Toolr averages 4.2 from 358 ratings.

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

Neither Punch time clock nor Toolr shows ads.

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

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Toolr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Punch time clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Toolr on September 9, 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.*