# Punch time clock vs Work Counter

Punch time clock and Work Counter both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Punch time clock's written reviews are positive against 45% of Work Counter's. Punch time clock also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 53). Work Counter's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Work Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.8 for Work Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 53, 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 45% of Work Counter's.

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Work Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Punch time clock | Work Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-counter-hours-tracker/id1501962120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) | [Youri Berentsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501962119) |

## 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


### Work Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-counter-hours-tracker/id1501962120)

This app helps you track your work hours, overtime, expenses, and earnings. It offers features like quick clock-in/out, manual entry, automatic overtime calculation, and expense tracking. Easily export your data for invoicing and payroll.

**Highlights:** Quick clock in & out, Manual hour entry, Automatic overtime calculation, Track travel expenses, Set custom hourly rates, Export data to PDF, CSV, Excel, Multi-user support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Work Counter Plus | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Punch time clock free?

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

### Is Work Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Punch time clock or Work Counter?

Work Counter is rated higher. Punch time clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Work Counter averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Punch time clock or Work Counter have ads?

Neither Punch time clock nor Work Counter shows ads.

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

Punch time clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Work Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Punch time clock was updated on September 30, 2026 and Work Counter on September 29, 2026.

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