Comparison

TimeClock ST vs PunchClock

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

Head to head
About

TimeClock ST

This app transforms your iOS device into a shared timekeeping station for employees to clock in and out. It provides a cost-effective solution for tracking work hours and generating reports, ideal for businesses with a single point of entry for time tracking.

Highlights
  • Employee time clock
  • Hours tracking
  • Timesheet reporting
  • Shared device timekeeping
  • Cost-effective solution
Features
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TimeClock turns an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into a timekeeping device for tracking and reporting multiple employee's work hours. It works where all employees are clocking in and out of the same device. Read what our customers are saying: "Instead of paying several hundred dollars for an old school time clock, I went out and bought an iPod and had TimeClock up and running in less than an hour." - Andy C. "I just wanted to say what a great job you did on this program! I have purchased every single time clock app in the apple app store and none of them come close to yours." - Kenneth W. "I really think this app is great for its purpose." - John T. "We love the app." - Steven B.

About

PunchClock

Features
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Punch Clock Pro is a modern iOS Punch Clock solution for businesses using Attendance on Demand or Webclock for employee time tracking. In PunchClockPro-iOS, employees can easily punch in and out using a badge number, while employers gain real-time visibility into workforce activity via their Time & Attendance Systems with seamless AoD and Webclock integration. Easily configure your system through our powerful web portal — customize clock buttons, name stations, and manage multiple clock settings to fit your organization's needs. Punch Clock Pro helps small to large businesses accurately track employee time, reduce manual errors, and streamline attendance management. Key Features: * Quick badge number punching * Transfer to different departments * Seamless integration with Attendance on Demand + Webclock * Employee Punch History View * Button magnification * Web portal for button and clock configuration * Real-time punch tracking and reporting * Designed for small and medium businesses Stay connected to your workforce, wherever they are, with Punch Clock Pro. Coming Soon: * Job Costing capability * QR and Barcode badge scanning * Payroll Integration Please note: In order for this app to function properly, you must be a current Webclock or Attendance on Demand customer + have your organization registered with Magnus Tempus. Please reach out to patrick@punchclock.pro for more information.

Screenshots

TimeClock ST4 screens
PunchClock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PunchClock at none against TimeClock ST's 6. TimeClock ST's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. TimeClock ST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PunchClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeClock ST ships an update fortnightly, PunchClock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeClock ST versus PunchClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeClock STPunchClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToolr, Inc.Magnus Tempus

Bugs and requests

TimeClock ST

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • No password reset functionality
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Total hours not showing in reports
  • Total hours showing as 0:00 after update
  • Cannot sync devices after update
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  • App shuts down on startup
  • No landscape mode, white screen
  • Cannot edit entries as administrator
  • App freezes when editing transactions
  • Clock in/out options don't appear
  • App not working since last update
  • Employees can't clock in
  • App freezes when editing entries
  • Sync problems between iPhone and iPad (historical)
  • Data corruption when editing records
  • Unable to add new employees (historical)
  • Reports not generating after update (historical)

Requested features

14 requests
  • Password reset functionality
  • Holiday pay calculation option
  • Overtime tracking (daily/weekly)
  • Remote management/editing from computer
  • Improved pin input on iPad (numeric only)
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  • Detection of out-of-normal transactions/alerts
  • Clock multiple employees in on crews
  • Server login for tips
  • Sync with accounting software (e.g., Excel)
  • Letter pin option
  • More organized reports (spreadsheet format)
  • View who is clocked in at an exact time (headcount)
  • Data propagation between multiple devices
  • Web interface for remote administration improvements

PunchClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TimeClock ST

One-time6
  • Job Categories$4.99
  • Notes$4.99
  • Gross Pay$4.99
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  • Location Logging$4.99
  • Daily Totals$4.99
  • Tips$4.99
None

PunchClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeClock ST free?
TimeClock ST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PunchClock free?
PunchClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeClock ST or PunchClock have ads?
Neither TimeClock ST nor PunchClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeClock ST or PunchClock?
TimeClock ST ships an update fortnightly, and PunchClock every 4 weeks. Most recently, TimeClock ST was updated on October 7, 2026 and PunchClock on September 24, 2026.

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