Timesheet Mobile™ vs PermitSmash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timesheet Mobile™
Automate employee timekeeping and location tracking with this app. It offers geofencing alerts, GPS verification, and seamless integration with QuickBooks for payroll and invoicing. Ideal for businesses with mobile workforces.
- Geofence punch prompt alerts
- Smartphone punch in/out
- Employee GPS location verification
- Real-time syncing and reporting
- QuickBooks integration
- Job and task time logging
- Mileage entry
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Geofence Time Tracking App tracks employee work times and locations. Timesheet Mobile is very easy to use and automates your entire timekeeping process from employee logs to Quickbooks import. In addition to ensuring accurate employee timekeeping, the time clock application provides employee GPS location verification and saves your company many administrative hours per month. The Timesheet Mobile solution includes smartphone punch in/out, GPS and mapping features, and real-time syncing and reporting to your secure Employer Web Portal. Timesheet Mobile is the preferred employee timekeeping and location tracking solution for Builders, Contractors, Healthcare, Security, Transportation, Event Planners, and anyone with Mobile Employees. Time and Location Tracking: Geofence Punch Prompt alerts employees to Punch when they arrive and depart jobsites. Punch in and out with the click of a button. Log time against Jobs & Tasks. Add Jobsite Notes. Enter Mileage. Captures Employee GPS coordinates when they Punch in and out. QuickBooks Integration. Timesheets and Reports via Web Based Account: Excel Reports detailing Employee shifts and labor hours. Excel Reports detailing labor hours per Job. Import Timesheets to Quickbooks for fast Payroll and Customer Invoices More report and import options available (contact us). NOTE: REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION TO WEB BASED SOFTWARE. To use this application, your employer must have a corresponding Timesheet Mobile™ subscription configured for use with our Timesheet Mobile Apps. Contact your employer for details. Disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."
PermitSmash
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PermitSmash Instructor is the mobile companion for driving instructors using the PermitSmash platform, built to replace paper logs, spreadsheets, and disconnected apps with one simple tool for your day. MANAGE YOUR SCHEDULE See your lesson schedule at a glance. Behind-the-wheel lessons, observation hours, and classroom sessions are all organized in one place, synced in real time with your school's dashboard. TRACK LESSON PROGRESS Log completed hours as you go. PermitSmash automatically applies your state's requirements (like Massachusetts RMV's 30 hours classroom, 12 hours behind-the-wheel, and 6 hours observation) so nothing falls through the cracks. CAPTURE SIGNATURES ON THE SPOT Collect student signatures directly on your phone or tablet at the end of a behind-the-wheel lesson or when issuing a certificate, no paper forms, no scanning, no filing cabinets. STAY COMPLIANT, AUTOMATICALLY Every lesson, form, and signature is time-stamped and stored against the student's record, so your school stays audit-ready without extra admin work. BUILT FOR INSTRUCTORS, NOT JUST OFFICES PermitSmash Instructor is designed for use in the car, between lessons, and on the go, fast to open, simple to use, and built around how instructors actually work. PermitSmash is used by driving schools to run scheduling, instructor payroll, fleet management, certificates, and RMV-compliant recordkeeping from one platform. This app is the instructor-facing companion to that system. Your school administrator will provide you with login credentials to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PermitSmash at weekly against Timesheet Mobile™'s every 5 weeks. Timesheet Mobile™'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timesheet Mobile™ ships an update every 5 weeks, PermitSmash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timesheet Mobile™ | PermitSmash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freedom Telecare, LLC | Flintime Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Timesheet Mobile™
Reported bugs
4 issues- Timesheet errors and missed punches
- Job list disappearing
- Sync issues and login problems
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Pause button for breaks
- Ability to edit notes and past timesheets
- More user-friendly reports and dashboard
- Improved location tracking and geofencing
PermitSmash
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timesheet Mobile™
No in-app purchases
PermitSmash
No in-app purchases







