# Punch time clock vs Hours and Pay Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Punch time clock at none against Hours and Pay Tracker's shown. Punch time clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 62%). Hours and Pay Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Pay Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Punch time clock against 4.6 for Hours and Pay Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Punch time clock's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hours and Pay Tracker's.

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours and Pay Tracker every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch time clock | Hours and Pay Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** | [4.6 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-and-pay-tracker-timelog/id1469173268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 26 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) | [SVG Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154426191) |

## 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 and Pay Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-and-pay-tracker-timelog/id1469173268)

Easily track your work hours and earnings with this intuitive time logging app. Record daily hours, set custom rates, and manage overtime for multiple jobs. Export reports and secure your data with password protection.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out with breaks, Manual time entry, Customizable overtime rates, Export to CSV/PDF, Password protection, Reports by time period and job

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch time clock free?

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

### Is Hours and Pay Tracker free?

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

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

Punch time clock is rated higher. Punch time clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Hours and Pay Tracker averages 4.6 from 178 ratings.

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

Hours and Pay Tracker shows ads; Punch time clock does not.

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

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours and Pay Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Punch time clock was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hours and Pay Tracker on October 26, 2026.

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