Comparison

Barcode Holder vs ClockIN

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Holder

Easily generate and manage barcodes in various formats, including QR codes and EAN-13. Display them directly on your home screen using widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Multiple barcode encodings
  • QR code generation
  • EAN-13 support
  • Home screen widgets
  • Easy management
Features
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Barcode Holder lets you generate barcodes in multiple encodings (including EAN-13, Aztec code, QR code, Code39 and Code128) and manage them in easy ways. Widget supported, so you can make your barcodes in one stack on Home Screen.

About

ClockIN

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Whether you work full-time on a fixed schedule, rotate through shifts, or manage multiple part-time jobs, ClockIN keeps your time punches, schedules, working hours, and estimated pay in one place. Use ClockIN alongside your workplace timekeeping system to keep a personal attendance record you can check anytime. Clock in, clock out, start a break, or record overtime with a single tap. ClockIN calculates estimated pay from your monthly salary or hourly rate, actual hours, overtime rules, bonuses, and supported deductions, so you can review the numbers before payday. Fixed schedules, rotating shifts, morning shifts, afternoon shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts, or multiple jobs—ClockIN adapts to the way you work. KEY FEATURES Full-time, part-time, and multiple-job support • Manage full-time employment, part-time jobs, casual work, and multiple jobs • Set a monthly salary or hourly rate, color, pay period, and pay rules for each job • Support for bonuses, hourly premiums, overtime rules, double-pay dates, and labor and health insurance estimates Time clock and attendance • Clock in, clock out, start or end breaks, and record overtime • Support for single-shift schedules and multiple shift types, including morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts • Track overnight shifts across midnight without splitting them into two days • Add missed punches, edit past records, and attach notes • Detect possible missing punches and records with times in the wrong order Scheduling and shared schedules • Plan shifts in advance and compare scheduled hours with actual attendance • Create shared schedules for a group or share an individual schedule • Create personal events and reusable shift types • Estimate upcoming working hours and pay from your schedule Calendar and statistics • View daily shifts, hours, overtime, job colors, and double-pay dates at a glance • Review total hours, average daily hours, days worked, overtime, and estimated pay • Customize your pay period instead of always starting on the first day of the month • Set an overall income goal or separate goals for individual jobs Reminders and quick access • Set clock-in reminders by weekday and time • Receive clock-out reminders after a selected number of hours or at a specific time • Clock in and switch jobs from Home Screen widgets • Protect work and pay records with Face ID Sync, export, and backup • Back up data and keep devices in sync with ClockIN Cloud • Create automatic daily backups with iCloud • Save ClockIN backup files to the Files app • Export monthly PDF reports for reference, review, or sharing • Export CSV files for use in Excel and other tools • Use core time clock, record, and pay features offline • No ads, for a clean and focused experience ClockIN is designed for: • Full-time employees who want a personal record of attendance, overtime, and pay • Shift workers in restaurants, retail, stores, hospitality, and other service industries • Students and workers managing multiple part-time jobs • Tutors, delivery workers, freelancers, and other hourly workers • Anyone who wants a clearer view of schedules, working hours, and monthly pay Keep your time, schedule, hours, and pay records in your own hands. From how long you worked today to how much you may earn this pay period, ClockIN keeps everything organized. Pay and insurance calculations are estimates only. Actual amounts may vary according to your employer, payroll statement, and applicable regulations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://clockinapp.xyz/privacy

Screenshots

Barcode Holder4 screens
ClockIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClockIN at every 6 days against Barcode Holder's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Barcode Holder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ClockIN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Holder ships an update fortnightly, ClockIN every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Barcode Holder versus ClockIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode HolderClockIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTZU YING WuYou Wei Zhang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Holder

One-time1
  • Upgrade$1.99
3 purchases

ClockIN

Subscriptions1
  • ClockIN Cloud 3-Month Plan$11.993 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime PRO$8.99
  • 終身Cloud$39.99

Questions

Is Barcode Holder free?
Barcode Holder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockIN free?
ClockIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Holder or ClockIN have ads?
Neither Barcode Holder nor ClockIN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Holder or ClockIN?
Barcode Holder ships an update fortnightly, and ClockIN every 6 days. Most recently, Barcode Holder was updated on November 3, 2026 and ClockIN on October 25, 2026.

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