# ClockIn vs Timesheet

ClockIn and Timesheet both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Timesheet's written reviews are positive against 0% of ClockIn's. Timesheet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClockIn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timesheet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ClockIn against 4.7 for Timesheet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timesheet has 420 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of ClockIn's written reviews are positive against 85% of Timesheet's.

ClockIn ships an update every 3 months, Timesheet weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClockIn | Timesheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockin-hours-and-pay/id1478006264/reviews) | **[4.7 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-work-hours-tracker/id1518938275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **420** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Woodcock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151800492) | [Jakub Takac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518938277) |

## What reviewers say

### ClockIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockin-hours-and-pay/id1478006264)

Easily track earnings for multiple jobs, including overtime, tips, and adjustments. Estimate take-home pay with tax considerations and support for various pay period formats. Generate reports and export data for analysis.

**Highlights:** Track pay for multiple jobs, Calculate overtime and tips, Estimate take-home pay, Support for various pay periods, Generate reports and summaries, Export data to CSV, Automatic break calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClockIn - Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Timesheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-work-hours-tracker/id1518938275)

This app helps track work hours, calculate pay, and manage employee attendance. It offers features like clocking in/out, overtime calculation, expense logging, and reporting for freelancers and businesses.

**Highlights:** Clock In / Clock Out, Overtime Tracker, Expense Logger, PDF Invoices, Kiosk Mode, Geofencing, Cloud Sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeChief Weekly | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| TimeChief Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Timesheet Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TimeChief Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Timesheet Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| Timesheet Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Timesheet Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| TimeChief Premium | $79.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 🗓️ Useful for managing flexible schedules
- 🔢 Accurate time and earnings calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Issues with recent app updates
- 🔍 Limited functionality (e.g. no vacation/sick leave options)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes after updates
- Data loss issues when making changes
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Integrate with CarPlay or other platforms
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClockIn free?

ClockIn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timesheet free?

Timesheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClockIn or Timesheet?

Timesheet is rated higher. ClockIn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Timesheet averages 4.7 from 420 ratings.

### Do ClockIn or Timesheet have ads?

ClockIn shows ads; Timesheet does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClockIn or Timesheet?

ClockIn ships an update every 3 months, and Timesheet weekly. Most recently, ClockIn was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timesheet on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*