Comparison

Hours Tracker vs Punch time clock

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

Head to head
About

Hours Tracker

Easily track your work hours, pay, tips, and mileage with timers, automatic breaks, and location-based reminders. Features include overtime calculations, customizable reports, and data export. Manage multiple jobs and entries with advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timers with breaks and pauses
  • Track pay, tips, and mileage
  • Location-based clock in/out reminders
  • Automatic overtime calculations
  • Customizable reports and filtering
  • Time rounding options
  • Data export via CSV and text
Features
Currently charting
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QUICK AND EASY time entry and editing make time tracking painless • Record time using timers, complete with support for Breaks and Pauses, including automatic breaks • Track your pay, including Tips, Mileage, and flexible ± time and earnings adjustments • Pick any time to start, stop, break or pause the timer (7 minutes ago, 10 minutes from now, whatever you need) • Set job locations to get clock in and out reminders when you arrive or leave or fully automate your time tracking (geofencing) • Manually enter time entries with minimal effort thanks to smart, adaptive defaults • Enter comments of any length with your time entries and optionally include them in your exports • Control timers, dictate comments, and apply tags using your Apple Watch ADVANCED FEATURES and customization set HoursTracker above the rest • Automatic daily and weekly overtime earnings calculations • Built-in reports by Day, Week, and Month and support for most common pay period schedules • Robust tagging and filtering allow you to build your own custom views • Reminders when you've worked your target number of hours per day (even takes time rounding into account) • Automatic time rounding: up, down, or to nearest (including 6 min) • Easily copy an existing job or time entry to save time and effort • Reminders you to clock in on your selected work days • Today Widget for at a glance time and pay monitoring • CSV and formatted text export via e-mail or the iOS Share Sheet • Passcode lock (with Touch ID & Face ID support) helps keep your HoursTracker data private • Cloud-based backup/restore with one re-usable backup slot included free (free account sign up is required) • Web-based reporting access, including charts, graphs, desktop exports, and rolling backups available with optional subscription • Customize your HoursTracker experience in the Preferences section under the More tab. Choose only one or many jobs clocked in at a time, opt-into prompts for comments, choose an elapsed time format (hours:minutes, or decimal hours), and more "Free Edition" stores up to 3 jobs and 21 days of entries. For unlimited entries, subscribe to "Premium" (up to 5 jobs) or "Unlimited" (unlimited jobs). Or, erase older data and continue to use the "Free Edition" until you're ready to buy. Visit our website at http://www.hourstrackerapp.com to learn more, and follow @HoursTracker on Twitter or facebook.com/HoursTracker to hear about upcoming features first. hourstrackerapp.com/privacy hourstrackerapp.com/terms www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Punch time clock

Effortlessly track your work hours, breaks, and earnings in real-time. This app helps manage multiple jobs, calculate overtime, and offers smart features like location-based clock-ins and reminders. Export detailed timesheets for easy record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Effortless time tracking
  • Real-time earnings calculation
  • Automatic overtime calculation
  • Multiple job organization
  • Flexible time rounding
  • Location-based automation
  • Timesheet export
Features
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Whether you are a shift worker, freelancer, or juggling gigs, Flexishift is the ultimate personal time tracker. Clock in seamlessly, manage schedules, and let smart automation handle the rest. ▸ TRACK TIME EFFORTLESSLY Start the timer with a tap or log shifts manually. Track breaks yourself or set them to run automatically. ▸ SEE EARNINGS IN REAL TIME Set your hourly rate and watch your income calculate as you work. Easily add tips, bonuses, and manual adjustments. ▸ AUTOMATIC OVERTIME Enter your schedule and let Flexishift automatically calculate your overtime pay at a glance. ▸ ORGANIZE MULTIPLE ROLES & GIGS Track hours, pay, and schedules for different employers, freelance clients, or gig platforms entirely separate from one another. ▸ FLEXIBLE ROUNDING Match your employer's rules. Round work and break times—or durations—up, down, or to the nearest interval. ▸ MANAGE TIME OFF Log vacation, sick leave, and holidays to keep your records perfectly accurate. ▸ LOCATION AUTOMATION Set a geofence for your workplace and let Flexishift clock you in and out automatically as you arrive and leave. ▸ SMART REMINDERS Get helpful nudges to clock in and out based on your upcoming schedule. ▸ APPLE WATCH & LIVE ACTIVITIES View and control your timer directly from your wrist, Lock Screen, or Dynamic Island. ▸ WIDGETS, SIRI & SHORTCUTS Check hours right from your Home Screen. Use Siri or Apple Shortcuts to automate your daily tracking routines. ▸ EXPORT TIMESHEETS* Generate polished work logs to share or print as PDF, CSV, or HTML. Try Flexishift for Free Get started by managing up to 3 jobs and logging up to 5 shift entries at a time. Flexishift Pro Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited shift entries and full timesheet exports. Available as a secure in-app purchase (charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation). Privacy Policy: https://flexishiftapp.com/privacy-policy/en Terms of Use: https://flexishiftapp.com/terms-of-use/en *Feature requires Flexishift Pro.

Screenshots

Hours Tracker4 screens
Punch time clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Punch time clock at none against Hours Tracker's shown. Hours Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 3K) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Punch time clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hours Tracker against 4.7 for Punch time clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Punch time clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Hours Tracker versus Punch time clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHours TrackerPunch time clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56K ratings) — better4.7 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56K — better3K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCribasoft, LLCDawid Drechny

Customer experience

Hours Tracker

All ratings55,880 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.6%

Punch time clock

All ratings2,984 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Hours Tracker

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Detailed time tracking and reporting
  • 💰 Accurate pay estimates
  • 🔍 Helpful for tracking multiple jobs/projects
  • 🔒 Secure data backup

Room to improve

  • 💸 Subscription pricing model
  • 🔓 Limited free version
  • 🐛 Occasional data loss or sync issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty organizing/managing multiple jobs
  • 🖥️ Lack of iPad/desktop version

Punch time clock

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient clock in/out feature
  • 💰 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
  • 📊 Useful for salaried and hourly workers
  • 🔍 Good record-keeping and reporting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with data loss/deletion after updates
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🕰️ Difficulty tracking split/overnight shifts
  • 📤 Exporting timesheets could be improved
  • 🔧 Some features feel limited or rigid

Bugs and requests

Hours Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Apple Watch app not syncing properly
  • Inconsistent location-based clock in/out
  • Issues with manually editing time entries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set different pay rates for weekdays, weekends, and holidays
  • Option to mark entries as 'paid' for invoicing
  • Integration with payroll/accounting systems
  • Customizable pay period and tax settings
  • Improved data export/reporting features

Punch time clock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Location-based clock in/out not always reliable
  • Timesheet export feature not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch app support
  • Allow customizing work week start day
  • Improve overtime tracking and reporting
  • Add ability to record paid/unpaid breaks
  • Provide more flexibility for editing entries

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Hours Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$47.991 Year
One-time9
  • Migrate from HoursTracker ProFree
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Amazing Tip$1.99
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  • Cloud Subscription Add-On$4.99
  • Pro Edition (from Personal)$5.99
  • Personal Edition Upgrade$8.99
  • Ridiculous Tip$9.99
  • Pro Edition Upgrade$14.99
  • Cloud Subscription Add-On$29.99
14 purchases

Punch time clock

Subscriptions11
  • Flexishift Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Flexishift Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Flexishift Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
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  • Flexishift Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Flexishift Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Flexishift Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year
  • Flexishift Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Flexishift Pro Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Flexishift Pro (annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Flexishift Pro$14.99
  • Flexishift Pro$29.99
  • Flexishift Pro Upgrade$49.99

Questions

Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Punch time clock free?
Punch time clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Punch time clock?
Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Punch time clock averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.
Do Hours Tracker or Punch time clock have ads?
Hours Tracker shows ads; Punch time clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Punch time clock?
Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Punch time clock on September 22, 2026.

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