Comparison

Simple In/Out vs MakeTime

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

Head to head
About

Simple In/Out

Easily manage employee presence with an intuitive in/out board. Quickly update your status, receive notifications, and even automate updates based on location or network. Ideal for busy offices.

Highlights
  • Easy to read status board
  • Admin user management
  • Automatic status updates (location, network)
  • Geofencing and beacon support
  • Notifications for status changes
  • Scheduled status updates
  • Company announcements
Features
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Simple In/Out is the easiest to use in/out board in the App Store. It is great for offices with people always on the go. Our easy to use interface lets you quickly set your status and get back to work. You can also configure your phone to update your status automatically based on your device's location. Here is a quick rundown of all the great features we offer in Simple In/Out: * Board - Easy to read and configure status board. * Users - Admins can add or edit users right from the app. Each user can have their own information and permissions. * User Profiles - Individual profile pages for each user. You can email, call, or text a user right from their profile. * Automatic Status Updates - Update your status right from your pocket. *** Geofences - Uses low-power location events to determine if you are inside the defined area. We take privacy very seriously and your location will never be tracked or stored. *** Beacons - Uses Bluetooth to determine if you are near a broadcast point. Beacon signals can be transmitted from our FrontDesk and TimeClock apps. *** Networks - Updates your status when you connect to a specific WiFi hotspot. * Notifications - Receive alerts right on your device for important events. *** Status Updates - Alerts you each time your status has been updated automatically. This helps you make sure your status on the board is up to date. *** Followed Users - Get notified instantly when another user updates their status. *** Reminders - Get prompted if you haven't updated your status by a specific time of day. *** Safeties - Alerts you when other users haven't checked in on time. * Scheduled Status Updates - Create a status update in advance. * Announcements - Stay informed about important company updates and new events. * Active Time - Disable Notifications and Automatic Updates when you aren't working. * Quick Picks - Easily update your status from your recent status updates or favorites. * Groups - Used to organize your users. * FrontDesk - (separate download) is also available for common areas to quickly swipe yourself in or out. * TimeClock - (separate download) is also available for timekeeping. * Free customer support via email We love hearing from our users and are always interested in what they have to say. Most of the features in the app have come from your suggestions, so keep them coming! email: help@simplymadeapps.com https://www.simpleinout.com/privacy_apple https://www.simpleinout.com/terms_apple **This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.

About

MakeTime

Easily create and commit time entries directly from your mobile device. Automatically save your progress as you work and reference past entries, including those already in your accounting system.

Highlights
  • Quick time entry creation
  • Automatic time saving
  • Reference old time entries
  • Commit entries to accounting system
  • Login with existing credentials
Features
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Element55 MakeTime allows you to quickly and easily create entries from the palm of your hand with just a few taps and swipes! Create and commit time entries. Time is automatically saved as you work. Reference your old time entries, even those committed to your accounting system. Log in with your MakeTime, Legal55, or Hosted55 credentials to get started - and make more time!

Screenshots

Simple In/Out4 screens
MakeTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple In/Out at 3.2 against MakeTime's 2.6. Simple In/Out also leads on ratings volume (207 vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). MakeTime's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple In/Out holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple In/Out has 207 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple In/Out ships an update fortnightly, MakeTime monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple In/Out versus MakeTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple In/OutMakeTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (207 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Made Apps IncElement55

Customer experience

Simple In/Out

All ratings207 ratings
Positive51.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral19.8%
Negative46.5%

MakeTime

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Simple In/Out

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on launch or shortly after opening
  • Geofencing triggers check-in/out at wrong locations (up to 10+ km away)
  • Automatic status updates fail randomly
  • Settings and login information lost after app updates
  • App logs out unexpectedly without user action
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  • Geofencing unavailable after iOS updates (iOS 15+)
  • Photo upload causes app crash
  • Notification system fails intermittently
  • Status update conflicts and error messages
  • Geofencing disabled after app updates
  • Multiple geofences cause glitches when close together
  • App incompatible with older devices
  • Beacons non-functional or confusing
  • Cannot create new account from login page
  • Inconsistent performance across devices with identical settings

Requested features

15 requests
  • Apple Watch compatibility for status changes
  • WiFi-based location detection instead of GPS
  • Scheduled geofencing (e.g., M-F 8am-8pm only)
  • Time display on main status screen
  • Additional status options (Lunch, Meeting, Vacation, Sick)
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  • Customizable status options per company
  • iPad native version with landscape mode
  • Kiosk mode for shared devices
  • Desktop/system tray indicator (like Teams)
  • Historical status reports with timestamps
  • Ability to prevent status overwrites
  • Shortcuts app integration
  • Multiple geofence support with better accuracy
  • Beacon functionality improvements
  • Background app refresh without constant tracking

MakeTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simple In/Out

No in-app purchases

None

MakeTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple In/Out free?
Simple In/Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MakeTime free?
MakeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple In/Out or MakeTime?
Simple In/Out is rated higher. Simple In/Out averages 3.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while MakeTime averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Simple In/Out or MakeTime have ads?
Neither Simple In/Out nor MakeTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple In/Out or MakeTime?
Simple In/Out ships an update fortnightly, and MakeTime monthly. Most recently, Simple In/Out was updated on October 8, 2026 and MakeTime on October 3, 2026.

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