# Clockout vs HobNob

The clearest difference is rating: Clockout at 4.7 against HobNob's 2.7. Clockout also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 33%). HobNob's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clockout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and HobNob sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clockout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockout has 8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Clockout's written reviews are positive against 33% of HobNob's.

Clockout ships an update weekly, HobNob every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clockout | HobNob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856/reviews)** | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobnob/id1567728028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clockout INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564725858) | [Jason Lord](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567728030) |

## What reviewers say

### Clockout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with ambitious professionals in your local area through curated social events. Discover networking opportunities, find collaborators, and stay updated on industry happenings.

**Highlights:** Localized social network, Discover social clubs and mixers, Find cofounders and collaborators, Access exclusive industry events, Concierge team approval, Invite-only access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clockout Gold | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $14.00 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $21.90 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Clockout Gold | $27.95 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $29.99 | per month |
| Clockout Gold | $42.00 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $93.00 | per 3 months |
| Clockout Gold | $99.99 | per year |
| RSVP | $2.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient networking and event discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept
- 🤝 Facilitates meaningful connections
- 📈 Helpful for career and personal growth

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔒 Lack of privacy controls
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🗺️ Limited geographic coverage
- 🕰️ Slow response from support team

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated app crashes and freezes
- Issues with account creation and login
- Inconsistent event scheduling and notifications
- Inability to update profile information
- Referral system bugs and errors

**Requested features**

- Add regional/city-based filters
- Improve profile editing and customization
- Introduce more flexible pricing options
- Enhance search and discovery capabilities
- Provide better transparency in the approval process


### HobNob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobnob/id1567728028)

This social networking app connects you with people you encounter in real life based on shared profile criteria. It alerts users when their devices detect a match in close proximity, fostering personal and professional growth.

**Highlights:** Proximity-based matching, Shared user profile criteria, Personal and professional networking, Real-world social media, Simultaneous user alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HobNob Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clockout free?

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

### Is HobNob free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clockout or HobNob?

Clockout is rated higher. Clockout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while HobNob averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Clockout or HobNob have ads?

Clockout shows ads; HobNob does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clockout or HobNob?

Clockout ships an update weekly, and HobNob every 8 months. Most recently, Clockout was updated on November 10, 2026 and HobNob on November 3, 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.*