# Punch time clock vs TimeClock Plus Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeClock Plus Clock at none against Punch time clock's 24. TimeClock Plus Clock also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (17K vs 3K). Punch time clock's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeClock Plus Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeClock Plus Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeClock Plus Clock has 17K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Punch time clock's written reviews are positive against 45% of TimeClock Plus Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeClock Plus Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch time clock | TimeClock Plus Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews) | **[4.9 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeclock-plus-clock/id1485910210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) | [Data Management Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/422414264) |

## 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


### TimeClock Plus Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeclock-plus-clock/id1485910210)

This app simplifies time tracking and leave management for employees. Users can clock in/out, manage schedules, request time off, and view balances directly from their mobile devices, ensuring accurate time capture and easier administrative tasks.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out with one tap, View schedules and shift details, Submit time off requests, Track leave balances, View and approve hours, Geolocation/geofencing for accuracy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent
- 🚀 It just works
- 🤝 Convenient
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Accurate time tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🚫 Doesn't work properly
- 🔒 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Difficult to edit hours

**Reported bugs**

- Clock-in/out buttons not working
- App crashing when viewing hours
- Inconsistent location-based restrictions

**Requested features**

- Add a timer feature
- Improve compatibility with iPhones
- Allow manual time entry


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch time clock free?

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

### Is TimeClock Plus Clock free?

TimeClock Plus Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Punch time clock or TimeClock Plus Clock?

TimeClock Plus Clock is rated higher. Punch time clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while TimeClock Plus Clock averages 4.9 from 17K ratings.

### Do Punch time clock or TimeClock Plus Clock have ads?

Neither Punch time clock nor TimeClock Plus Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Punch time clock or TimeClock Plus Clock?

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeClock Plus Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Punch time clock was updated on September 22, 2026 and TimeClock Plus Clock on September 23, 2026.

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