PunchClock vs NursePlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PunchClock
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.
- 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
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Welcome to PunchClock, your ultimate shift tracking companion! - Create shift types, apply them to your calendar. - Receive timely notifications for upcoming shifts, ensuring you're always on time. - Rotation patterns that simplify applying common shift patterns. - Shift notes allow you to add specific details to individual shifts. - Sync your Calendar so you are always on top of your work schedule. Plus, PunchClock supports; - Dark Mode for a sleek interface and - Seamless iCloud Sync - Companion watchOS app for on-the-go access. Privacy Policy: https://punchclock.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-aaf15234ba1d488f95c944a0b687fae5 Terms & Conditions: https://punchclock.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-cb06ad8a632b465d8b960d2cda655eaf
NursePlan
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A calendar app designed for nurses with shift-based schedules. Tag your shifts, organize your workdays, and keep track of personal events—all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NursePlan at none against PunchClock's 2. NursePlan also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PunchClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NursePlan asks for nothing beyond the download.
PunchClock ships an update fortnightly, NursePlan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PunchClock | NursePlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ParallaxLabs | Wanpat Anantapan |
In-app purchases
PunchClock
- Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- Yearly (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
NursePlan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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