Comparison

Timecard GPS vs ShiftFlow

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

Head to head
About

Timecard GPS

This app helps businesses manage field workers by tracking time, attendance, and GPS location. It allows employees to log job details and breaks, while management can monitor progress and generate reports from a web-based platform. The system aims to increase productivity and reduce labor costs.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking and breadcrumb trails
  • Time and attendance logging
  • Job and task tracking
  • Break and lunch period recording
  • Custom field data collection
  • Over 26 management reports
  • Integration with payroll software
Features
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When it comes to managing field workers and mobile employees, this task can be daunting at times. Numerous job locations, seasonal employees, documenting billable hours, recording breaks are all responsibilities of the employer. How is a company to manage their workforce efficiently and productively without slowing down progress of the workers and/or the project at hand? Timecard GPS is a mobile time and attendance and GPS Tracking application that works on Standard Cell Phones, Smart Phones and Tablets. Field Workers are able to log the following data from a mobile device: * Time * Attendance * Jobs * Tasks * Sub-tasks * Cost codes * Breaks * Lunch period * Custom fields (weather conditions, anyone hurt on job?, etc.) * Supervisor – Team Clock in/out Management is able to view the location of employees on Google maps from Econz web-based software and real-time job information such as: * GPS tracking information * Bread crumb trails * Speed triggers * Mileage * Idle time * GPS smart fence technology * Over 26 reports * Time and attendance * Job progress * Hours worked Companies that use Econz Timecard benefit in the following ways: * Increased worker productivity * Decrease in time-theft by company employees * Manage their workforce more efficiently * Increase profits * Savings on everyday costs such as fuel, overtime and administration * Helps document Federal and State wage-hour laws * Streamline time and attendance Timecard GPS offers more than 20 custom reports and Econz stores all data for a 6 month period, including GPS tracking information. Supervisors can log in/out multiple workers on one device at no additional cost. Econz Wireless offers a web-user log in capability for internal workers, giving Econz Wireless customers a complete time and attendance system. Econz Wireless products also integrate into over 100 accounting and payroll packages such as: * ADP Payroll * Kronos * Paychex * Sage MasterBuilder * Sage Timberline * Foundation * Viewpoint * QuickBooks * Over 100 more packages… Econz Wireless can also do custom builds specific to your Company needs. Please contact our offices to discuss further. If you would like to view our Public SOAP API's please click the link. Econz Timecard is ideal for small organizations of 5 employees or enterprise groups of thousands of workers. With a 30 day money back guarantee get started with Econz Timecard and streamline your company's time and attendance needs! Econz Wireless( est. 1971) - is a Leader in Mobile Data Collection, providing employer solutions for Time & Attendance, Employee Tracking and Wage-Hour Compliance Laws. *Note* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

ShiftFlow

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

Highlights
  • Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification
  • Smart shift scheduling and availability management
  • One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF)
  • Job code and earnings tracking
  • Time off management
  • Team chat and messaging
Features
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Your team deserves better than messy spreadsheets or clunky and complicated systems. ShiftFlow is a complete time and attendance solution built around how your team actually works. From real-time clock-ins and GPS verification to smart shift scheduling and one-click timesheet exports, we help you save time today — so you can build a stronger business tomorrow. Built for Real Teams, Real Workflows • Get up and running in seconds – No complex setup or onboarding required • Scheduling made simple – Plan shifts and manage availability in one place • Clock-in from anywhere – Use GPS verification, geofencing, and selfie check-ins • Track job codes, earnings, and expenses – Understand where time and money go • Manage time off easily – Approve, decline, or track leave with clarity • Export clean timesheets – Choose CSV or PDF format, filtered by team, job, or date range • Communicate instantly – Team chat, read receipts, and group messaging • Real-time visibility – See who's on the clock at a glance from your home screen What Teams Are Saying “It’s practical, functional, and easy to use.” – Bee. I. g “Good app. Easy to use and friendly. Less paperwork and real-time checking staff attendance.” – BreadNco “Doing payroll just got easy!” – Circle M Ranch “ShiftFlow has been a game-changer for managing our team hours.” – Gloria.WRH “I tried so many others and this one is definitely the best I’ve ever seen.” – J Garoppolo “This app will NOT disappoint. The customer service is amazing.” – Ern Saved by grace “Keeps my work shifts on track — love it!” – danii4358 “I recommend it to every small business owner with employees. It’s amazing!!!” – Deedee Mullen Ready to Simplify Time & Attendance? ShiftFlow is built for real teams who need a reliable, easy-to-use solution for time tracking, scheduling, and payroll. Whether you manage a small crew or a growing workforce, we’re here to help you save time, reduce errors, and focus on what matters most — growing your business. Got questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at team@shiftflow.app. Terms & Conditions: https://www.shiftflow.app/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Timecard GPS4 screens
ShiftFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShiftFlow at 89% against Timecard GPS's 33%. ShiftFlow also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 14). Timecard GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). 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. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Timecard GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShiftFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftFlow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Timecard GPS's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecard GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timecard GPS versus ShiftFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecard GPSShiftFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (14 ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews89.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEconz WirelessPixnbit Inc.

Customer experience

Timecard GPS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

ShiftFlow

All ratings2,279 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.9%

Bugs and requests

Timecard GPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ShiftFlow

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues after extended use
  • Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
  • Mileage tracking functionality
  • Improved group management and sharing

In-app purchases

None

Timecard GPS

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

ShiftFlow

Subscriptions13
  • Personal Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Personal Single User Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Team Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Team Monthly Welcome Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Up to 5 Users Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Up to 10 Users Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly3 Days trial$50.001 Year
  • Personal Single User Yearly$50.001 Year
  • Up to 15 Users Monthly$74.991 Month
  • Up to 25 Users Monthly$124.991 Month
  • Team Annual Mid Trial Offer1 Month trial$199.991 Year
  • Team Annual$199.991 Year
  • Up to 5 Users Yearly$250.001 Year

Questions

Is Timecard GPS free?
Timecard GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftFlow free?
ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timecard GPS or ShiftFlow?
ShiftFlow is rated higher. Timecard GPS averages 2.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while ShiftFlow averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Timecard GPS or ShiftFlow have ads?
Neither Timecard GPS nor ShiftFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecard GPS or ShiftFlow?
Timecard GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timecard GPS was updated on June 1, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 24, 2026.

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