# Punch time clock vs Timely Sheets

The clearest difference is rating: Punch time clock at 4.7 against Timely Sheets's 4.2. Punch time clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Timely Sheets's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Timely Sheets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 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 33, 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 50% of Timely Sheets's.

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Timely Sheets every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch time clock | Timely Sheets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-sheets/id1483725978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) | [KED, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168348820) |

## 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


### Timely Sheets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-sheets/id1483725978)

Effortlessly track your work hours with unlimited entries and generate professional invoices in PDF format. The app features an elegant, intuitive design with both light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited time entries, Customizable PDF invoices, Light and dark mode, Intuitive design, Easy hour tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timely Sheets Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Timely Sheets Pro | $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 Timely Sheets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch time clock or Timely Sheets?

Punch time clock is rated higher. Punch time clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Timely Sheets averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.

### Do Punch time clock or Timely Sheets have ads?

Timely Sheets shows ads; Punch time clock does not.

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

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timely Sheets every 7 months. Most recently, Punch time clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timely Sheets on August 23, 2026.

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