# Hours Tracker vs Punch time clock

The clearest difference is rating: Punch time clock at 4.7 against Hours Tracker's 4.5. Punch time clock also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 231). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days 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.

Punch time clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's.

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Punch time clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Punch time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Centriqo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659571443) | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282)

This app helps freelancers and hourly workers track their work hours and calculate earnings in real-time. It offers detailed analytics, custom timesheets, and reporting features to manage multiple jobs and income sources efficiently. Secure data backup and export options are also available.

**Highlights:** Track working hours across different jobs, Calculate earnings in real-time, Manage multiple jobs with different pay rates, Generate reports and analytics, View data via iOS widgets, Secure data backup and CSV exports

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Salarybook Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Hours Tracking | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro - Best Value | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Hours Tracker | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus - Best Value | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Hours Tracker | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus - Monthly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Helpful for tracking salary and hours
- 🗓️ Useful calendar view
- 📊 Good reporting and export features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🗓️ Calendar view issues (zoomed in, cutting off dates)
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost ($50/year)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Data loss after updates
- Dropbox sync not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to set pay period (bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Option to track overtime and tax deductions
- Sync across multiple devices
- Customizable invoice/report generation


### 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 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?

Punch time clock is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Punch time clock averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Punch time clock have ads?

Neither Hours Tracker nor Punch time clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Punch time clock?

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Punch time clock on September 25, 2026.

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