# TimeStation vs Clock In

The clearest difference is rating: Clock In at 4.6 against TimeStation's 4.0. Clock In also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 621). TimeStation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (72% vs 48%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock In sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TimeStation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock In holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock In has 6.5K ratings behind it against 621, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of TimeStation's written reviews are positive against 48% of Clock In's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TimeStation ships an update every 6 weeks, Clock In weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeStation | Clock In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestation-time-clock/id468529107/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-in-shift-hours-tracker/id534278133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 621 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TimeStation, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296053758) | [Brogan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294117715) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeStation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestation-time-clock/id468529107)

Transform your iOS device into a cloud-based time and attendance system. Employees can quickly clock in and out using fast scanning or PIN entry. Managers can monitor attendance and generate reports remotely, ideal for small to medium businesses.

**Highlights:** Contactless time and attendance system, Fast employee clock-in/out, Cloud-based, no installation needed, Offline mode for punching, Remote manager reporting, GPS location tagging, Multiple location support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💡 Useful for teaching job skills
- 🔒 Reliable and secure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync issues
- ⚠️ Lack of in-app status indicator
- 🔍 Limited reporting and history features
- 🖥️ Outdated iOS app design

**Reported bugs**

- Location services not working on iOS 18
- Camera not switching to back-facing for QR scanning

**Requested features**

- Allow employees to view their own time logs
- Add overtime calculation and tracking
- Implement color-coding for clock in/out status
- Improve Android and iOS app parity


### Clock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-in-shift-hours-tracker/id534278133)

Easily track your work hours with a simple timer or manual entries. Log breaks, tips, and notes while jobs are color-coded with custom rates. Automatically calculate overtime and round time for accurate pay.

**Highlights:** Start timer or add manual entries, Log breaks, tips, and notes, Color-coded jobs with hourly rates, Automatic overtime calculation, Time rounding options, Scheduled clock-in/out reminders, Export timesheets in multiple formats

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock In Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Clock In Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Clock In Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Clock In Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Clock In Plus | $35.99 | per year |
| Clock In Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Plus | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for tracking hours and pay
- 🚀 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helps keep work organized
- 🚀 Accurate time and earnings tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases
- 💰 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔧 Difficult to edit or correct entries
- 🔧 Lacks customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Time entries not saving correctly
- App crashing on launch after updates
- Issues with exporting data
- Inconsistent behavior when changing dates

**Requested features**

- Ability to set pay period start day
- Automatic overtime calculation
- Option to round time entries to nearest 15 minutes
- Support for multiple currencies
- Integration with calendar/scheduling apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeStation free?

TimeStation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clock In free?

Clock In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeStation or Clock In?

Clock In is rated higher. TimeStation averages 4.0 out of 5 from 621 ratings, while Clock In averages 4.6 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do TimeStation or Clock In have ads?

Neither TimeStation nor Clock In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeStation or Clock In?

TimeStation ships an update every 6 weeks, and Clock In weekly. Most recently, TimeStation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clock In on November 1, 2026.

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