# ExakTime Mobile vs Forward by Plateau

The clearest difference is rating: Forward by Plateau at 5.0 against ExakTime Mobile's 2.9. Forward by Plateau also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ExakTime Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Forward by Plateau holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExakTime Mobile has 278 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExakTime Mobile | Forward by Plateau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exaktime-mobiletime-clock-app/id372863459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-by-plateau/id6772543515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arcoro Holdings Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/372863462) | [IMAP, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663829785) |

## 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


### Forward by Plateau

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-by-plateau/id6772543515)

This platform connects construction professionals with industry resources, safety education, and community engagement. Share project highlights, access employee tools, and celebrate achievements. Get answers to industry questions and stay informed with real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Interactive content feed, Industry resource directory, Safety education and articles, Community engagement and recognition, Q&A section for industry questions, Real-time push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExakTime Mobile free?

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

### Is Forward by Plateau free?

Forward by Plateau is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ExakTime Mobile or Forward by Plateau?

Forward by Plateau is rated higher. ExakTime Mobile averages 2.9 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while Forward by Plateau averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ExakTime Mobile or Forward by Plateau have ads?

Neither ExakTime Mobile nor Forward by Plateau shows ads.

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