# Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink vs Punch Time Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink at free against Punch Time Clock's free with in-app purchases. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Punch Time Clock's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1.9K) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Punch Time Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink against 4.8 for Punch Time Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch Time Clock has 36K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 69% positive.

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, Punch Time Clock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink | Punch Time Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601/reviews)** | [4.8 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock/id1400078107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morgan Trudeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350029741) | [Trent Morris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400078106) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-hour-trackeremployeelink/id1397280601)

This app helps manage mobile teams by tracking work hours, scheduling shifts, and simplifying payroll. It features GPS location tracking for clock-in/out, project-based time logging, and crew messaging for efficient communication and labor cost monitoring.

**Highlights:** Clock in and out tracking, GPS-based attendance, Shift scheduling, Project time logging, Paycheck calculator, Crew messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Workforce | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Crew | $19.99 | per month |
| Core Organization | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Workforce | $39.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Organization | $59.99 | per month |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Core Crew | $71.99 | per year |
| Business 6 Month | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $95.99 | per 6 months |
| Core Workforce | $144.99 | per year |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $189.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Crew | $189.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |
| Pro Workforce | $284.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Impossible to cancel until recently
- 🔒 Overcharged for subscription
- 🔒 Lacking features (e.g., sick/vacation time)

**Reported bugs**

- Chat messenger not working on iPad
- Sign-up process issues (invalid email format)
- Network errors when inviting employees

**Requested features**

- Filter reports by employee
- Whiteboard feature for team communication
- Notification sounds and indicators
- Ability to resend employee invite link
- More advanced reporting and analytics


### Punch Time Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock/id1400078107)

Easily track work hours, manage shifts, and generate detailed timesheets. This app offers simple clock-in/out functionality, retroactive adjustments, and professional PDF/CSV exports for record-keeping or invoicing.

**Highlights:** Effortless time tracking, Comprehensive timesheets, Professional PDF/CSV exports, Flexible shift management, Organize with tags, Overtime calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nice Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ridiculous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking work hours
- 💰 Useful for estimating pay
- 📤 Ability to export data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited currency options
- 🤔 Clunky manual entry process
- 🔢 Inaccurate pay calculations
- 🚫 Lack of Apple Watch support

**Reported bugs**

- Export feature not working
- Crashes when using certain functions

**Requested features**

- Ability to add notes to entries
- Option to customize pay periods
- Support for multiple pay rates
- Sync data to cloud storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink free?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Punch Time Clock free?

Punch Time Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or Punch Time Clock?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink is rated higher. Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Punch Time Clock averages 4.8 from 36K ratings.

### Do Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or Punch Time Clock have ads?

Neither Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink nor Punch Time Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink or Punch Time Clock?

Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and Punch Time Clock every 4 days. Most recently, Work Hour Tracker・EmployeeLink was updated on October 26, 2026 and Punch Time Clock on October 29, 2026.

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