# Punch time clock vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Punch time clock at 4.7 against Hours Tracker's 4.0. Punch time clock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (79% vs 48%). Hours Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Hours Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 77, 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 48% of Hours Tracker's.

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours Tracker every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch time clock | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** | [4.0 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-work-scheduling/id1399633974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 94 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## 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


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-work-scheduling/id1399633974)

Easily manage your work shifts and hours with this time tracking app. It offers location-based clocking, automatic reminders, and flexible time rounding. Calculate your pay, track overtime, and generate invoices with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out time management, Location-based clocking, Automatic clock in/out reminders, Automatic time rounding, Pay calculation, Invoice creation, Overtime and holiday wage tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hours Tracker Plus 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hours Tracker Plus 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Hours Tracker Plus 6 Months | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Hours Tracker Plus 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch time clock free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch time clock or Hours Tracker?

Punch time clock is rated higher. Punch time clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.0 from 77 ratings.

### Do Punch time clock or Hours Tracker have ads?

Neither Punch time clock nor Hours Tracker shows ads.

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

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours Tracker every 34 months. Most recently, Punch time clock was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hours Tracker on June 20, 2026.

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