Comparison

ZeitFabrik vs NateoTime

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

Head to head
About

ZeitFabrik

Features
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Time tracking that keeps up with you: with ZeitFabrik you clock your working hours with a single tap – in the app, on the Lock Screen or on your Apple Watch. Request leave and report sick days right in the app, and always keep an eye on your time account. CLOCK IN WHEREVER YOU ARE • Time clock in the app with your running working time • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with a button to clock out • Home and Lock Screen widgets and a Control Center control • Apple Watch app with complication and Smart Stack widget • Siri and Shortcuts on Apple Watch • Clocks made on the watch are saved offline and sent later LEAVE, SICK NOTES AND TIME ACCOUNT • Request leave and follow its status • Submit sick notes • Time account with overtime and weekly overview • Leave account with remaining days FOR MANAGERS • Notifications about new leave requests and sick notes • Tap a notification to open the request and approve or decline it • To-do list with all open requests ALWAYS ON THE SAFE SIDE • Built-in checks for working hours, breaks and rest periods • A reminder when you are still clocked in after 10 hours • Optional app lock with Face ID ZeitFabrik is the app for your ZeitFabrik account. Your company sets up your access; learn more at www.zeitfabrik.de.

About

NateoTime

Features
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NateoTime is a smart, easy-to-use employee time tracking app for companies of all sizes. Track work hours, breaks, overtime, PTO (paid time off), vacation, and sick leave — right from your phone, browser, or kiosk terminal. With NateoTime you can: • Clock in/out via mobile app, web, or terminal kiosk • Manage vacation requests, sick leave, and TOIL (time off in lieu) • Punch clock for work and user defined projects or cost centers • Handle part-time schedules and monitor overtime • Stay compliant with labor rules, including required breaks • View or download timesheets and monthly PDF reports anytime Easy setup: • Create a team account • Add team members with target hours and part-time profiles • Invite members to join via browser or the NateoTime app • Optionally set up tablets or PCs as punch clock terminals (e.g., shop floor entrance) Extra features: • Automatic overtime calculation • Optional automatic, compliant break deduction • Fixed break times configurable per user • Customizable holiday calendars – ideal for multi-location teams • Export data for payroll or archiving Privacy-first: • No GPS tracking, no geofencing, no surveillance — only active taps count • Real names optional, nicknames allowed • No email required for team members (only the admin needs one) • Regional data storage: Choose between Western Europe or North America

Screenshots

ZeitFabrik4 screens
NateoTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZeitFabrik at every 3 days against NateoTime's every 5 weeks. NateoTime's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeitFabrik ships an update every 3 days, NateoTime every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ZeitFabrik versus NateoTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeitFabrikNateoTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeFabrik Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungAllen Bassaly

In-app purchases

None

ZeitFabrik

No in-app purchases

None

NateoTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZeitFabrik free?
ZeitFabrik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NateoTime free?
NateoTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZeitFabrik or NateoTime have ads?
Neither ZeitFabrik nor NateoTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZeitFabrik or NateoTime?
ZeitFabrik ships an update every 3 days, and NateoTime every 5 weeks. Most recently, ZeitFabrik was updated on November 7, 2026 and NateoTime on November 12, 2026.

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