# ExakTime Mobile vs Punch time clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Punch time clock at 79% against ExakTime Mobile's 24%. Punch time clock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (3K vs 278). ExakTime Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Punch time clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ExakTime Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 278, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of ExakTime Mobile's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's.

ExakTime Mobile ships an update monthly, Punch time clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExakTime Mobile | Punch time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exaktime-mobiletime-clock-app/id372863459/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 278 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arcoro Holdings Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/372863462) | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) |

## What reviewers say

### ExakTime Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exaktime-mobiletime-clock-app/id372863459)

This mobile time clock app allows employees to clock in and out, track activities, and record GPS locations. It captures field notes and photos, syncing data to the cloud for labor expense management and payroll simplification. The app offers features like PIN code clock-in, crew clock-in, and biometric verification.

**Highlights:** Employee clock-in/out with PIN, GPS location stamping, Field notes and photos, Crew clock-in, FaceFront Biometrics, Cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking and payroll processing
- 📍 GPS location tracking for field work
- 💼 Helps identify time inflation and payroll discrepancies
- 📱 Works offline for time tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Severe battery drain even when not in use
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closes
- ❌ Cannot view hours worked or time card history
- ⏱️ Cannot edit or correct previous time entries
- 📍 Unreliable GPS location acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and loses unsaved reports
- Server busy errors preventing clock-ins
- Random clock-outs while app is closed
- Countdown timer followed by automatic clock-out after clock-in
- GPS takes excessive time to acquire location (up to 10 minutes)

**Requested features**

- View total hours worked per day/week
- Ability to see clock in/out times and history
- Edit or correct previous time entries
- Bulk clock in/out for entire crew with one button
- Better GPS location detection speed


### Punch time clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flexishift Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexishift Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexishift Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flexishift Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flexishift Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExakTime Mobile free?

ExakTime Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Punch time clock free?

Punch time clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ExakTime Mobile or Punch time clock?

Punch time clock is rated higher. ExakTime Mobile averages 2.9 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while Punch time clock averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do ExakTime Mobile or Punch time clock have ads?

Neither ExakTime Mobile nor Punch time clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExakTime Mobile or Punch time clock?

ExakTime Mobile ships an update monthly, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ExakTime Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Punch time clock on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*