ExakTime Mobile vs ClockShark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExakTime Mobile
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.
- Employee clock-in/out with PIN
- GPS location stamping
- Field notes and photos
- Crew clock-in
- FaceFront Biometrics
- Cloud sync
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The most feature-rich, easy-to-use mobile time clock app for your smartphone or tablet. ExakTime Mobile allows you to monitor hours and activities, check GPS locations and verify employee IDs for every time punch. It also allows to attach field notes and photos to job sites for instant viewing back at the office. The app automatically syncs with our cloud-based time tracking software, making it easy to manage labor expenses, stay compliant, and improve workforce productivity from any web-based device. Data is easily shared with your accounting program, vastly simplifying the payroll process. No cell service? No problem. Your data will be securely stored until service is resumed. It Doesn’t Get Any Simpler • Easy clock-in for individual employees with PIN code • Track hundreds of work activities/cost codes • On-screen selections in a choice of 3 languages • GPS location stamp on every time punch • FaceFront Biometrics prevents buddy punching Powerful Management Tools • Clock in an entire crew at once • Add employees, crews, work locations and cost codes • Keep track of who is clocked in and where • Create text, photo and audio “field notes” for later review • Labor tracking data automatically synced to the cloud and office *Please note that the purchase of additional software is required for full use of this app. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
ClockShark
This app helps field service companies manage their mobile teams' time, schedules, and job progress. It offers features like GPS tracking, digital timesheets, and job costing to streamline operations and improve payroll accuracy.
- Digital time tracking and timesheets
- GPS location tracking and geofencing
- Mobile team scheduling and shift management
- Job costing and payroll integration
- Photo and document attachments for jobs
- Time off request management
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ClockShark is a cloud-based timekeeping and scheduling app used by construction and other field service companies to track time, schedule shifts, see who’s working, and help manage jobs from start to finish. Companies with mobile teams can manage their time, teams, and jobs from anywhere with any device. Hear what customers have to say: “We save so much time and it makes our job much easier.” Stephen M. CEO/Owner, Construction Company (saved 10+ hours/month) “The system integrated perfectly to QuickBooks and it made payroll a breeze.” Adrian P., Owner (saved $1200/month and 10 hours/month) “The crew loves that they can take pictures and insert it into the app to show that their work has been completed.” - Abel C., President, Janitorial Company (saved 25+ hours/month) FEATURES: Easy Time Tracking ● Track your team’s time in one place—no more messy paper timesheets ● Easily switch between jobs and tasks, take a break, or clock in or out ● Clock in and out of a new shift right from the scheduler ● Track time against each job or task for better job costing, payroll, and billing ● Review and approve your team’s time ● Allow a crew leader to track time for everyone on their crew with CrewClock™ ● Turn a tablet or phone into a kiosk so multiple people can track their time using a single device Accurate Timesheets ● Confirm your team’s exact clock in and clock out locations for more accurate timesheets ● Get GPS coordinates every time your team uses the mobile app to clock in, start a new job or task, and clock out ● Remind your crew to clock in and out when they’re near the jobsite with geofencing technology ● Receive notifications when employees clock in or out early, late, miss a shift, go into overtime, or clock in or out outside the geofence See Who’s Working ● See your entire team on the map with Who’s Working Now ● Know when your crew is on the jobsite and how long they were there ● Use the GPSTrak™ feature to confirm your team’s location with a breadcrumb trail you can play back anytime ● When enabled, the GPSTrak feature updates your team’s location every 15 – 20 minutes ● Only see your team’s location when they’re clocked in—not when they’re clocked out or on a break Get the Job Done Fast ● Easily schedule your team for shifts ● Teams can see their schedule at a glance and know exactly what to do each day ● Navigate directly to the jobsite by clicking the job address in the app ● Leave comments, attach photos and other documents, and chat in real time about each job in the app Handle Complex Time Policies ● Set up paid or unpaid time off policies ● Receive and approve time off requests ● Set up overtime rules and apply them to multiple groups or a single person ● Receive overtime alerts Save Time and Money ● Create detailed reports to estimate labor costs more accurately ● Integrate with QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, Sage, xero, Paychex, MYOB, or any other app you use regularly through our integration with Zapier Respect Your Team’s Privacy ● GPS location tracking doesn’t work when your team is off the clock or on a break ● You’ll only receive GPS location updates when your team is clocked in ● Configure the app to track only the information you want to track Build Trust ● Your customers can see exactly how long the job took ● Your team can easily check their hours against their paycheck ● You can rest easy knowing your team is where they say they are, doing the job they say they’re doing ● Everyone can use the data in ClockShark as a record if there’s ever a question about payroll, invoicing, time, or location Excellent Customer Support ● Call or chat with real people who care about you and your business ● Our customer support team loves helping customers get the most out of their ClockShark subscription ● Contact hello@clockshark.com with any questions or call (800) 828-0689 Note: To use the ClockShark mobile app, you need an active trial or paid subscription. Start a free trial at www.clockshark.com/signup.
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Verdict
ExakTime Mobile and ClockShark both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of ClockShark's written reviews are positive against 24% of ExakTime Mobile's. ClockShark also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for ExakTime Mobile against 2.9 for ClockShark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 278 and 269 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of ExakTime Mobile's written reviews are positive against 43% of ClockShark's.
ExakTime Mobile ships an update monthly, ClockShark fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExakTime Mobile | ClockShark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (278 ratings) | 2.9 (269 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | 43.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 278 — better | 269 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arcoro Holdings Corp. | ClockShark, LLC |
Customer experience
ExakTime Mobile
ClockShark
User reviews
ExakTime Mobile
From 278 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 🔋 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
ClockShark
From 269 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking across multiple job sites
- 📍 GPS location verification for job site accuracy
- 🔄 Seamless QuickBooks integration
- 📊 Helpful timesheet summaries and reporting
Room to improve
- 🔒 Invasive location tracking requiring 'Always' permission
- 🔋 Significant battery drain during work shifts
- 📡 Excessive GPS pinging consuming data
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and sync failures
- ❌ Incorrect location readings causing employee reprimands
Bugs and requests
ExakTime Mobile
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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)
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- Inaccurate time card entries
- Syncing failures lasting multiple days
- Location pinpointing inaccuracy
- Inconsistent performance across updates
- Force closes on iPhone devices
- App size bloat (nearly 20GB reported)
- Geofence feature rarely works
- Incorrect positioning in low signal areas
- Time entries not being saved after updates
Requested features
14 requests- 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
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- Improved mobile web interface with responsive design
- Delete history/cache management options
- Automatic clock out when switching between jobs
- Time card overview and employee access to hours
- Customizable overtime rules (not just after 40 hours)
- Add cost codes from field, not just admin
- Faster multi-code dialing system
- Employee copy of worked hours for personal records
- Visual indicator showing only relevant button (clock in vs out)
ClockShark
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login error messages with no resolution
- App crashes immediately after opening
- Hours not saving or disappearing after entry
- Automatic clock-outs during normal app usage
- Location pinging continuing after clock-out
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- Jobs display superimposed over each other
- Break time editing disabled
- Failed sync states requiring app reinstall
- Inconsistent behavior with 'Only While Using' location setting
- Notifications for nearby job sites when already clocked in
- GPS location accuracy issues showing employees miles away
- App won't load after updates
Requested features
10 requests- Customizable notification reminder times
- Ability to edit break times easily
- Automatic daily clock-in at same time
- Sick days and vacation day tracking
- Quick clock in/out via app shortcuts
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- Batch photo upload functionality
- App widgets showing schedule
- Time correction form accessibility within app
- Option to disable location tracking when clocked out
- More efficient data entry for repetitive information
In-app purchases
ExakTime Mobile
No in-app purchases
ClockShark
No in-app purchases
Questions
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