Comparison

Clockout vs BuckFifty

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clockout

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
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Escape the grind and skip the corporate happy hours. We’re a localized social network made for the next generation of professionals. Meet ambitious people in your area at thousands of social clubs, mixers, galas, and more. Find your dream cofounder at a brunch club, unlock access to the hottest rooftop mixers, and see what everyone in your industry is talking about. All member applications are approved by our concierge team (if you don't do waitlists, ask a friend for an invite).

About

BuckFifty

Features
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One text. Full squad. No app for your friends. BuckFifty is your crew's AI coordinator. Text it like a friend to plan events. It handles the invites, RSVPs, reminders, and headcounts, all through SMS. Your friends don't need to download anything. How it works: 1. Text BuckFifty what you want to do — "Basketball tomorrow 6pm at the park, get me 8 people" 2. It sends invites to your homies via SMS 3. They reply — "bet," "nah," or "who else is going?" — and BuckFifty handles it 4. If someone declines or ghosts, backups get promoted automatically Features: - Natural language event creation — just text what you want - Three invite strategies: Open (fill my spots), Priority (VIPs + backfill), or Handpicked (exact list) - Automatic reminders and backfills — no more chasing people - Real-time roster updates in the app - Your friends only need SMS — no downloads, no accounts, no links Stop herding cats. Let BuckFifty get the squad together.

Screenshots

Clockout4 screens
BuckFifty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuckFifty at none against Clockout's 10. BuckFifty also leads on ads (none vs shown). Clockout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clockout sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. BuckFifty asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockout ships an update weekly, BuckFifty every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Clockout versus BuckFifty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockoutBuckFifty
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClockout INC.Favorably, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Clockout

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

BuckFifty

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Clockout

Subscriptions9
  • Clockout Gold$7.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$14.001 Month
  • Clockout Gold$21.901 Month
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  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$27.953 Months
  • Clockout Gold7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Clockout Gold$42.003 Months
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$93.003 Months
  • Clockout Gold7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • RSVP$2.00
None

BuckFifty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockout free?
Clockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuckFifty free?
BuckFifty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clockout or BuckFifty have ads?
Clockout shows ads; BuckFifty does not.
Which is updated more often, Clockout or BuckFifty?
Clockout ships an update weekly, and BuckFifty every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clockout was updated on November 4, 2026 and BuckFifty on October 31, 2026.

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