# Clock In vs Time Clock Wizard

The clearest difference is rating: Clock In at 4.6 against Time Clock Wizard's 3.5. Clock In also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 186) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Time Clock Wizard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Time Clock Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock In holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock In has 6.5K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 49% positive.

Clock In ships an update weekly, Time Clock Wizard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock In | Time Clock Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-in-shift-hours-tracker/id534278133/reviews)** | [3.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-clock-wizard/id1063628286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **49.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brogan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294117715) | [Time Clock Wizard, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063628285) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Time Clock Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-clock-wizard/id1063628286)

This app allows employees to clock in and out, manage time sheets, and view schedules from their mobile devices. Managers can track employee locations, generate payroll reports, and manage tasks and time off. It offers a simple, intuitive interface with automatic syncing to a web-based account.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out on mobile, GPS tracking, Payroll report generation, Push notifications, Receipt image uploads, Employee schedule management, Task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy time tracking and hour logging
- 📍 GPS location tracking functionality
- 📱 Convenient mobile clocking in/out
- 📊 Schedule viewing and management
- 🔔 Push notifications for clock events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Login issues requiring repeated attempts
- 🐛 Clock in/out buttons not responding
- ⚠️ Requires app restart multiple times daily
- ⚠️ Schedule fails to load consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Login page loops infinitely with correct credentials
- Schedule fails to display, stuck on loading screen
- Clock in/out times show inaccurately until app restart
- App requires reinstall to resolve 'No data found' error
- Notification badges accumulate and won't clear

**Requested features**

- Fix notification badge clearing system
- Prevent screen freezing issues
- Improve break clocking functionality
- Allow custom package pricing options
- Better screenshot monitoring on multiple monitors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock In free?

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

### Is Time Clock Wizard free?

Time Clock Wizard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clock In or Time Clock Wizard?

Clock In is rated higher. Clock In averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Time Clock Wizard averages 3.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do Clock In or Time Clock Wizard have ads?

Neither Clock In nor Time Clock Wizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock In or Time Clock Wizard?

Clock In ships an update weekly, and Time Clock Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, Clock In was updated on November 1, 2026 and Time Clock Wizard on November 2, 2026.

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