ClockWithID vs Message Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClockWithID
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This app is for any business needing to get their staff to clock in. This app will be used by small businesses who will not want to register with Apple and therefore it cannot be restricted to company devices or specific corporate distribution channels. It must be on the App Store The app can only be used by companies that already have our back end software. Their records are created in the back end software. The employees tap in their own ID and this links to the record in the back end database. This app will be used on tablets for staff to clock in at remote locations. The settings page contains all information to connect to the remote server and configure the app for the appropriate method of clocking. Clicking on In or Out or Break allows the tablet to tell the remote server that the user is going in or out. The employee has to select their name from a drop down or type an ID. Once this is entered the remote server will confirm the user name if one exists. Pressing the confirm button will complete the clocking.
Message Buddy
This app reads and launches URLs from NFC tags, integrating with business tools like timesheets and security logging. It's designed to automate business processes using NFC technology.
- NFC URL reader
- URL launcher
- Timesheet integration
- Social media boosting
- Security patrol logging
- Business automation
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NFC URL Reader and Launcher. This app is designed to work with all Message Buddy's. Message Buddy is designed to work hand and hand with NFC. A number of cool features link Timesheets / Social Media Booster / Security Patrol Logging are all included just to mention a few. If you are interested to see how NFC can help and automate your business then contact us today !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ClockWithID at every 4 months against Message Buddy's every 34 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ClockWithID ships an update every 4 months, Message Buddy every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClockWithID | Message Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EASYLOG LIMITED | BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTD |
In-app purchases
ClockWithID
No in-app purchases
Message Buddy
No in-app purchases
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