# WorkTime vs PunchClock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PunchClock at 67% against WorkTime's 39%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PunchClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, PunchClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | PunchClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-calendar/id594764457/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **104** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [ParallaxLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730276133) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-calendar/id594764457)

Easily track your work shifts with a clear calendar view and quick entry. Set reminders for upcoming shifts and calculate your earnings. Share your schedule with others or save it as an image.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar view, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and pay calculator, Schedule sharing, Add notes to shifts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkTime Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for tracking multiple jobs
- 🚀 Convenient schedule management
- 💡 Customizable color coding
- 👍 Simple and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paid upgrade
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for basic features
- 🔒 Inability to set shift end times in free version
- 🔒 Lack of advanced features like break tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Calendar view not working properly after iOS updates
- Shift deletion and editing functionality unreliable

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom work week start day
- Option to track paid vs unpaid break times
- Integration with native calendar apps
- Detailed reporting and analytics capabilities
- Support for multiple pay rates and overtime calculations


### PunchClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchclock-shift-calendar/id6477750608)

Manage your work schedule with this app. It helps you create and track shifts, set reminders, and add notes. Sync with your calendar and enjoy features like dark mode and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Create and apply shift types, Timely shift notifications, Rotation pattern simplification, Add specific shift notes, Calendar synchronization, Dark Mode support, iCloud Sync, watchOS companion app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is PunchClock free?

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

### Do WorkTime or PunchClock have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor PunchClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or PunchClock?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and PunchClock fortnightly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on October 21, 2026 and PunchClock on October 13, 2026.

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