Location Clock vs Message Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Location Clock
This mobile application allows staff to clock in and out using QR codes or geolocation. It requires the easyLog Ltd back-end Windows software and database for reporting and analysis.
- Staff clock in/out
- QR code scanning
- Geolocation tracking
- Requires backend software
- Reporting and analysis
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This app cannot be used without the easyLog Ltd back end Windows software and database. Staff can clock in or out with their mobile phones using QR code and / or geolocation. Web browser or windows-based packages are then used for various reporting / analysis.
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 review sentiment: Message Buddy at 100% against Location Clock's 0%. Location Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 34 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Location Clock ships an update every 4 months, Message Buddy every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Location Clock | Message Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EASYLOG LIMITED | BUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTD |
Customer experience
Location Clock
Message Buddy
In-app purchases
Location Clock
No in-app purchases
Message Buddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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