# Time.Calc vs PunchClock XT

The clearest difference is rating: Time.Calc at 4.9 against PunchClock XT's 2.0. Time.Calc also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (228 vs 1). PunchClock XT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Time.Calc costs $1.99 and PunchClock XT $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Time.Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time.Calc has 228 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Time.Calc's written reviews are positive against 67% of PunchClock XT's.

Time.Calc ships an update every 4 months, PunchClock XT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time.Calc | PunchClock XT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc/id326104948/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchclock-xt/id711672078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baliza GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/326104951) | [Tim Wilbrink](https://appshunter.io/developer/412396045) |

## What reviewers say

### Time.Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc/id326104948)

This app simplifies complex time calculations with an intuitive interface. It supports both 24-hour and am/pm formats, making it ideal for managing flight logs, working hours, and general time-based tasks. Calculations can be easily shared or saved.

**Highlights:** Calculate duration between two times, Add and subtract durations, Flexible time unit input (hours, minutes, seconds), Configurable rounding options, Support for negative values, Email calculations or save to calendar

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Practical for time calculations
- 👍 Great for work hours
- 👍 Useful for payroll
- 👍 Converts to decimal format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate calculations over time
- 🐛 Unclear UI
- 🐛 Fuzzy text on iPhone XR
- 🐛 Decimal to normal time conversion not working
- 🐛 Cannot track multiple jobs/clients

**Reported bugs**

- Calculations become inaccurate after a while
- Decimal to normal time conversion does not work
- Inputting 19:47 rounds down to 19:00
- App crashes
- Calculations are off by two minutes

**Requested features**

- Add multiplication and division buttons
- Add multiplication function
- Add divide function
- Add (X) option for multiplication
- Add dual screen option


### PunchClock XT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchclock-xt/id711672078)

Effortlessly track your work hours and breaks with a single click. Analyze your time, manage holidays, and export your data via email or cloud storage. Gain insights into your productivity with this intuitive time management tool.

**Highlights:** One-click clock-in/out, Break time tracking, Time analysis, Holiday management, Email export, Dropbox export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time.Calc free?

Time.Calc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PunchClock XT free?

PunchClock XT costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Time.Calc or PunchClock XT?

Time.Calc is rated higher. Time.Calc averages 4.9 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while PunchClock XT averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Time.Calc or PunchClock XT have ads?

Neither Time.Calc nor PunchClock XT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time.Calc or PunchClock XT?

Time.Calc ships an update every 4 months, and PunchClock XT every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time.Calc was updated on October 31, 2026 and PunchClock XT on November 1, 2026.

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