Comparison

Work Log vs Clock In

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

Head to head
About

Work Log

This app helps hourly workers and contractors accurately track their work hours, overtime, and estimated pay. It offers features like one-tap punch-in/out, manual shift entry, and detailed paycheck breakdowns. Users can also generate PDF timesheets or invoices for employers and clients.

Highlights
  • Track hours and overtime
  • Estimate pay and deductions
  • Punch in/out or manual entry
  • Generate PDF timesheets/invoices
  • Customizable pay periods
  • Time off tracking
Features
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Work Log is a shift and hours tracker for hourly workers, salaried staff and contractors. Log every shift, and see your hours, overtime, time off and estimated pay for each pay period, or turn them into a PDF timesheet for your employer or an invoice for your client. Punch in and out, or add shifts by hand. Work Log adds up your hours and works out your pay for every shift, week, month and pay period. KNOW YOUR PAY • Pay periods that match your paycheck: weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, monthly or your own schedule • Overtime by shift, week or pay period, up to three tiers, as a fixed rate or a multiplier like 1.5× • Premium and shift-differential rates for nights, weekends and holidays • A clear paycheck breakdown: regular hours, overtime, premium pay and the estimated total • Estimate your net pay with named taxes, deductions and bonuses. Set your own percentages or flat amounts. Flat amounts can apply per pay period, shift or hour, with before-tax deductions where needed. • Tips, sales, expenses, mileage, per diem, bonuses, deductions, raises and holiday pay TRACK YOUR TIME • Punch in and out with one tap, or enter shifts manually • Home Screen widget: punch in without opening the app • Reminders to punch out, end a break or take one • Quick Shifts, automatic breaks and rounding • Notes on any shift • Time zones per job, so your records stay right when you travel ADD YOUR SCHEDULE • Take a photo of the roster, or share a PDF or spreadsheet from WhatsApp, email or Files • Your shifts are found; if several people are listed, you pick your name • Review and change anything before it's added • Upcoming shifts are added as scheduled, with optional reminders. Punch in or Confirm with one tap; they're never counted until worked. • Your first import is free TIME OFF AND INVOICES • Time off: log vacation, sick and personal days, and see your balances with accrual, carry-over and yearly resets • PDF invoices: bill clients straight from your shifts, with invoice numbers, payment terms and tax (Pro) • Timesheets and spreadsheets: export any period as PDF or XLSX (Pro) • Your shifts online: view, edit and export them from any computer at worklogdashboard.com (Pro) SEE IT YOUR WAY • Monthly calendar: see worked shifts, scheduled shifts and time off together, then choose a day to view its entries or add a shift. • View your shifts by day, week, month, pay period or year, as a list or a calendar • A Home Screen panel you can customize: today, this week, your pay period, year to date and time off • Light and dark themes, and your own date, time and currency formats • Available in 23 languages KEEP IT SAFE • Free cloud backup and sync across your devices (sign-in required) • Local backups you can restore at any time WORK LOG PRO Upgrade to remove ads and get: • Import your schedule from a photo, PDF or spreadsheet • Your shifts in Google, Apple or Outlook Calendar • Multiple jobs, each with its own rates and settings • Spreadsheet and PDF exports, including timesheets and invoices • Your shifts online at worklogdashboard.com Does your employer use Work Log? Link to your employer in the app and Pro is included. FOR EMPLOYERS Work Log - Dashboard shows your team's hours in one place: a team overview, a page for each employee, scheduled email reports for your bookkeeper, and shared access for an office manager.

About

Clock In

Easily track your work hours, clock in and out, and manage your timesheets digitally. This app helps employees, freelancers, and contractors record shifts, review project time, and export logs without ads.

Highlights
  • Clock in and out functionality
  • Track daily, weekly, and monthly work hours
  • Organize timesheets for shifts and projects
  • Log freelance and contractor work
  • Set time tracking reminders
  • Export work logs
Features
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Track work hours, clock in and out, and keep your timesheets organized with Clock In. Built for employees, freelancers, and contractors, this simple time tracking app helps you record shifts, review project hours, and export your work log in a clean, ad-free experience. Whether you need a personal time clock for work, a daily work log, or a timesheet for freelance projects, Clock In keeps your recorded hours easy to find and review. CLOCK IN AND OUT Start and finish your workday with fast, simple time logging. Record when you begin and end work, and keep your working hours together in one place. TRACK WORK HOURS See how many hours you’ve worked with clear daily, weekly, and monthly totals. Review your time records and follow your hours throughout the week. KEEP TIMESHEETS ORGANIZED Replace your paper time sheet or manual time card with a digital record of your work. Keep timesheets for shifts and projects so you can review your logged hours when you need them. LOG SHIFTS AND FREELANCE WORK Use Clock In to record employee shifts, f,reelance client work or contractor project hours. Maintain a clear work history to help you understand where your time goes. SET TIME TRACKING REMINDERS Forget to log your time? Set customizable reminders to help you remember to clock in and out and keep your work log up to date. REVIEW AND EXPORT YOUR WORK LOG Look back through your recorded hours and export your work log to save or share your time records. SIMPLE, AD-FREE TIMEKEEPING Spend less time maintaining your timesheet and more time on your work. Clock In brings work hour tracking, shift logs, and timesheets together in an easy-to-use app without ads. Subscription Information: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an in-app purchase. • Annual subscription: $29.99, with a 3-day free trial • Monthly subscription: $5.99 Terms of Use: [https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/clockin/terms](https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/clockin/terms) Privacy Policy: [https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/clockin/privacy](https://majestica-dev.github.io/public/clockin/privacy)

Screenshots

Work Log4 screens
Clock In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clock In at none against Work Log's shown. Work Log's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 58%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 104). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Clock In sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Work Log holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 4.6K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Work Log's written reviews are positive against 58% of Clock In's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Work Log ships an update every 10 days, Clock In weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Work Log versus Clock In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWork LogClock In
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better4.6 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAR Productions IncMajestica Lab LLC

Customer experience

Work Log

All ratings4,559 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative14.4%

Clock In

All ratings104 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.2%

Bugs and requests

Work Log

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Input times changing automatically
  • White screen on app launch
  • Shifts disappearing from history
  • 24-hour clock mode not disabling
  • Subscription not transferring to new device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to duplicate/repeat shifts
  • Include job/client name tagging
  • Implement overtime pay calculations
  • Provide currency options beyond USD
  • Enable syncing across multiple devices

Clock In

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Work Log

Subscriptions2
  • Work Log Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Work Log Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
9 purchases

Clock In

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual, 7 days free7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PremiumFree

Questions

Is Work Log free?
Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clock In free?
Clock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Work Log or Clock In?
Work Log is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Clock In averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.
Do Work Log or Clock In have ads?
Work Log shows ads; Clock In does not.
Which is updated more often, Work Log or Clock In?
Work Log ships an update every 10 days, and Clock In weekly. Most recently, Work Log was updated on November 7, 2026 and Clock In on November 4, 2026.

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