AboutTime vs Fricks Q
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AboutTime
This mobile application facilitates remote time and attendance tracking for employees, capturing IN/OUT punches, GPS coordinates, and project-specific data. It offers robust management tools for accountability, security, and transparency in the field, integrating seamlessly with a desktop software solution.
- Remote IN/OUT time punches
- GPS coordinate capture
- Cost code tracking
- Crew clocking
- Job budget visibility
- Asset assignment and tracking
- Field notes and photos
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IMPORTANT! To update this application please follow the steps below: 1) Sync existing data off all your devices in the field first. 2) Get updated to the latest SyncCenter 4.8.5 or later. 3) Update to the new application from the App Store. NOTE: You may want to turn OFF auto-updates from the App Store to prevent your employees from having their devices updated automatically if you prefer a controlled update process. This application only works with the AboutTime mobile time & attendance software. You will need to purchase a device license from About Time Technologies before you can use this application with your system. The AboutTime field clock is part of the award winning mobile time & attendance solution that can remotely process IN/OUT time punches for 10 employees up to 1000's of employees in small to very large enterprise level organizations. It has many management and productivity tools built in that help bring accountability, security, and transparency to the remote work environment. Time Management: - Sync only field collected data back to the office; only update device with the latest company data from the main office; or sync both at the same time over the internet. - Employees can authenticate with a 4 or 5 digit pin code. - Very easy and simple user interface and navigation. - Track 1000's of cost codes with powerful restriction capabilities in the back end software per job or per employee. - Powerful time limiter and rounding capability per job or company/division. - GPS coordinates collected on each IN/OUT punch. - Track what equipment you are working on. - Clock IN/OUT a crew at once. - Spot Check who's clocked in on a device at any time. - Digital timesheet entry of time or real-time collection of punches. - Redundant record recovery up to 15 days. Project Management: - Employee feedback functionality in the field, sent to the office on sync. - Enter production units on clock as you clock IN to another cost code, or out. - View up-to-date budget information on any job the device has access to see to see if you are ahead or behind budget from the field. - Job Photos from the field. - Job Cost Code Budgets to control cost from the field. - Fix time records if given privileges to do so from the field before sync to the office. - Allocation of cost codes between an employee's real IN/OUT punch. - Approval of time records with digital and physical signature in the field prior to sending to the office. - Per Diem tracking capability for employees. - Text or audio field notes from the field. Asset Management: - See what assets are assigned to employees in the field. - See what assets are assigned to a job in the field. - Track asset/equipment usage per job separate from employee time punches. Set hours, mileage and other info per date while the assets are used on the job. This is used commonly for billing equipment assigned to a job.
Fricks Q
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Fricks Q is the AI-powered construction platform that transforms how estimators and project managers bid, build, and manage contracts. Key Features: • Smart Estimating — Enter takeoff measurements, apply rates, and generate accurate cost estimates with an intelligent calculation engine that handles complex formulas automatically. • AI Contract Review — Upload contracts and let AI analyze every clause for risks, missing provisions, and unfavorable terms. Get a prioritized list of findings with page-by-page references. • Project Dashboard — Track all active bids, won jobs, and pending proposals in one place. See real-time financial summaries and project health indicators. • Training Library — Access structured training modules covering estimating best practices, safety protocols, and field procedures. Track progress across your team. • Team Chat — Communicate with your crew in real time. Share project updates, attach photos from the field, and keep conversations organized by project. • Push Notifications — Stay informed about contract review completions, bid deadlines, and project updates even when you're away from your desk. Built for Construction Professionals: Fricks Q is designed specifically for concrete, earthwork, and general contractors. Whether you're preparing a bid, reviewing a subcontract, or managing field operations, Fricks Q keeps your entire workflow in one secure, mobile-first platform. Security & Privacy: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Authentication tokens are stored in your device's secure enclave. We never sell your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fricks Q at every 9 days against AboutTime's monthly. AboutTime's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AboutTime ships an update monthly, Fricks Q every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AboutTime | Fricks Q |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (36 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | About Time Technologies, L.L.C. | Myles Iyabor-David |
In-app purchases
AboutTime
No in-app purchases
Fricks Q
No in-app purchases
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