Comparison

Toolr vs Time Clock Terminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Toolr

Effortlessly track work hours and eliminate paper timesheets. This intuitive application offers a quick setup and provides valuable insights into time saved and money earned for businesses. Enjoy 24/7 customer support to ensure a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Easy setup
  • No paper timesheets
  • Hours calculator
  • Time tracking
  • Cost savings
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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This app is designed to operate exactly the way you expect it to, with no complicated set up or user training required. It takes under one minute to get started and you’ll never have to use a paper timesheet again. “Time Clock saves our company $400-$500 per employee per month. It’s allowed us to add an extra employee.” - Tresa, Office Manager, 7-Year Time Clock Customer Last month, Toolr Time Clock saved our customers: 28,077 hours $561,540 37,436 paper time sheets We’re now offering 24/7 customer support to help you get started. Terms of Use: https://www.mytoolr.com/terms

About

Time Clock Terminal

This app allows employees to clock in and out of shifts using an iPad. It integrates with scheduling and attendance features to accurately track time, manage labor budgets, and process payroll.

Highlights
  • Employee clock in/out
  • iPad time tracking
  • Shift management
  • Labor budget management
  • Payroll processing
  • Attendance tracking
Features
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The When I Work Time Clock Terminal app for iPad makes it easy for your employees to clock in and out of their shifts. Set up the app on an iPad at your workplace using a valid When I Work account with Attendance. When I Work Attendance works even better when used with Scheduling. Easily track scheduled time and actual time, process payroll accurately, and manage your labor budgets with ease.

Screenshots

Toolr4 screens
Time Clock Terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Toolr at 4.2 against Time Clock Terminal's 3.1. Toolr also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Time Clock Terminal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Toolr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Time Clock Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Toolr holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Toolr has 358 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Toolr's written reviews are positive against 14% of Time Clock Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toolr ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Clock Terminal every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Toolr versus Time Clock Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToolrTime Clock Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (358 ratings) — better3.1 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings358 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToolr, Inc.When I Work, Inc.

Customer experience

Toolr

All ratings358 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative48.6%

Time Clock Terminal

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Toolr

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Setup process has writing over buttons
  • Sync issues, punches not registered
  • App doesn't add hours correctly
  • App overwrites current time and reporting
  • App makes it impossible to edit hours
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  • App doesn't store punches
  • App updated and changed to subscription, lost data

Requested features

7 requests
  • Limited free access version
  • Clear mention of subscription before hiding info
  • Set cost for individual users
  • Cater to more than just Apple devices
  • Customization for specific businesses
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  • Ability to edit hours easily
  • Password reset functionality

Time Clock Terminal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Toolr

Subscriptions19
  • Sync Service1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Sync Service2 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • Starter Plan$9.991 Month
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  • Starter Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Starter 5 Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Plus 5 Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Starter 10 Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Starter 15 Monthly$47.491 Month
  • Plus 10 Monthly$69.991 Month
  • Starter 30 Monthly$84.991 Month
  • Plus 15 Monthly$94.991 Month
  • Starter 5 Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Starter 50 Monthly$134.991 Month
  • Plus 30 Monthly$169.991 Month
  • Plus 5 Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Starter 10 Annual7 Days trial$349.991 Year
  • Starter 15 Annual7 Days trial$474.991 Year
  • Starter 30 Annual7 Days trial$849.991 Year
  • Plus 15 Annual7 Days trial$949.991 Year
None

Time Clock Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toolr free?
Toolr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Clock Terminal free?
Time Clock Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Toolr or Time Clock Terminal?
Toolr is rated higher. Toolr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Time Clock Terminal averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Toolr or Time Clock Terminal have ads?
Neither Toolr nor Time Clock Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Toolr or Time Clock Terminal?
Toolr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Clock Terminal every 2 months. Most recently, Toolr was updated on October 11, 2026 and Time Clock Terminal on October 11, 2026.

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