TimeRecorder S (phone) vs ShiftZen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeRecorder S (phone)
This app simplifies employee time tracking with easy punch-in/out functionality. Review monthly work hours, manage employee records, and optionally record locations during punches. Cloud sync and data export are available via in-app purchases.
- Punch in/out
- Employee record management
- Work hour calculation
- Location recording
- Cloud sync
- Data export
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[TimeRecorder S] is the simplest time recorder for employee management. Guide: Tap to [Members] screen to add your name and get the employee no. before you start. Functions: -[Punch] screen: Punch in and punch out here. Get your employee no. in [Member] screen first, and use it here. -[Records] screen: You can review the records and calculate total working of this month here. -[Members] screen: Add members in this screen and get the employee no.. -[Location] function: Able to get and record with your location when punching. -[Cloud service] (In-App purchase): User can sync with other devices with same cloud account. It allows employees to punch by his phone. -Export: You can export data of Records page. (Export requires the In-App purchase first.) CenHo ERP
ShiftZen
This app helps individuals with irregular work schedules or freelance jobs accurately track their earnings. It calculates hourly wages, overtime, and unpaid breaks, providing real-time insights into income and offering detailed reports.
- Track hourly earnings and overtime
- Calculate unpaid breaks
- Organize shifts with color-coding
- Export payroll reports in CSV
- View shift and hours charts
- Sync with Apple Calendar
- Password lock with biometrics
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EARN EVERY DIME YOU'RE OWED ShiftZen is an easy-to-use shift planning calendar that accurately tracks your wages by adding up hourly earnings, overtime, and unpaid breaks. It's perfect for anyone with irregular shifts or freelance work. Watch your earnings grow in real time with the live-view feature! EASILY TRACK YOUR WAGES • Create an unlimited number of jobs and shifts for free • Add up hours worked and pay earned with nano-accuracy • Visually organize shifts using intuitive color-coding • Calculate overtime wages and unpaid breaks • Works as both a shift and hourly wage calendar REPORTS AND TRACKING • Export your payroll report in CSV format • View charts of hours and shifts worked ADDITIONAL FEATURES • View your monthly schedule with a handy Today widget • Sync with Apple's built-in Calendar • Password lock with Touch ID and Face ID • Add an unlimited number of quick memos • Automatic backup • Stunning user interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeRecorder S (phone) at every 6 weeks against ShiftZen's every 12 months. TimeRecorder S (phone) also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). ShiftZen's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 39%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TimeRecorder S (phone) sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and ShiftZen sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TimeRecorder S (phone) ships an update every 6 weeks, ShiftZen every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeRecorder S (phone) | ShiftZen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | 59.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CenHo Co., Ltd. | Bohee Sim |
Customer experience
TimeRecorder S (phone)
ShiftZen
Bugs and requests
TimeRecorder S (phone)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ShiftZen
Reported bugs
13 issues- App keeps crashing after update
- App stops working, keeps quitting
- App closes immediately upon opening
- App opens to a specific date (10/21) and requires scrolling
- Duplicate dates in April
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- Missing days in March and April
- Dates and weeks not matching actual calendar
- Wrong start date and week of April
- Calendar shows titles instead of times
- Two dates for April 3rd
- Missing 27th March, messing up the rest of the year
- Calendar dates are wrong
- Date not coinciding with the day
Requested features
4 requests- Update for ISO18
- Add ability to display non-shift appointments
- Add ability to display holidays
- More color options
In-app purchases
TimeRecorder S (phone)
- Buy Export function$3.99
- Cloud for 80 devs & 6 months$69.99
- Cloud for 60 devs & 6 months$89.99
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- Cloud for 70 devs & 6 months$104.99
- Cloud for 90 devs & 6 months$134.99
- Cloud for 60 devs & 12 months$149.99
- Cloud for 100 devs & 6 months$149.99
- Cloud for 70 devs & 12 months$174.99
- Cloud for 80 devs & 12 months$199.99
- Cloud for 90 devs & 12 months$224.99
- Cloud for 100 devs & 12 months$239.99
ShiftZen
- ShiftZen Pro$2.99
- ShiftZen Pro$4.99
