Comparison

TimeTrex vs API Patrol

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

Head to head
About

TimeTrex

Track employee attendance from any location, with or without an internet connection. Ideal for mobile workforces, it syncs data to a central server for payroll processing and exception alerts. Features include GPS tracking, shift scheduling, and time-off requests.

Highlights
  • Offline attendance recording
  • GPS location tracking
  • Shift scheduling and requests
  • Team punch functionality
  • Kiosk mode with facial recognition
  • Branch, Department, Job, and Task tracking
Features
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TimeTrex Mobile allows employees to track their attendance from anywhere, even if there is no internet connection! Perfect for home care and trade professionals who are always moving between job sites. Attendance information is then sent back to the TimeTrex server where business rules/policies are applied, supervisors can be notified of exceptions (employees coming in late, leaving early, missed punches, etc..) and payroll can be processed in just a few clicks. ***FEATURES*** - Record time worked in Branches and Departments. (Professional Edition) - Record time worked on Jobs (Projects) and Tasks. (Corporate Edition) - Easily transfer between Branch/Department/Job (Project)/Task in a single operation. - Team Punch, select your entire team/crew and record their attendance in a single operation. - GPS location is recorded with each punch and GEO fences can be enforced. - Track time spent on Lunch and Breaks. - Custom notes and fields can be recorded with each punch. - View upcoming scheduled shifts. - Submit requests to supervisors. - Review and verify timesheets. - Offline mode, continue to record punches even if no internet connection is available, data is automatically uploaded once an internet connection becomes available again. ***KIOSK MODE*** - Turn any tablet or phone into a powerful stationary (wall mounted) or mobile timeclock. - Biometric facial recognition and photo capturing can be enabled for each punch to help prevent buddy punching. - Employees can use QRCodes to instantly punch in/out using the camera. *Additional licensing fees may apply when KIOSK mode is enabled.

About

API Patrol

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API Patrol is the premier mobile patrol management app designed for security and property management professionals. Key Features: • Checkpoint Scanning: Instantly scan QR codes and barcode tags along your patrol route. • Incident Reporting: Quickly log security, maintenance, and internal issues with attached photos and voice notes. • GPS Tracking: Real-time location tracking ensures accurate patrol logs and geofence verification. • Offline Mode: Continue your patrols and log incidents even in dead zones; the app will automatically sync when you regain connection. • Shift Management: Designed for long shifts with battery-optimized dark mode. Note: This app requires an active, company-issued login provided by your employer or property management administration to function.

Screenshots

TimeTrex4 screens
API Patrol3 screens

Verdict

The call

TimeTrex and API Patrol are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TimeTrex versus API Patrol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTrexAPI Patrol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeTrexTWYNTECH LLC

In-app purchases

None

TimeTrex

No in-app purchases

None

API Patrol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeTrex free?
TimeTrex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Patrol free?
API Patrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeTrex or API Patrol have ads?
Neither TimeTrex nor API Patrol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeTrex or API Patrol?
TimeTrex ships an update every 3 weeks, and API Patrol every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeTrex was updated on September 27, 2026 and API Patrol on September 15, 2026.

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