Odyssey Reader vs Replicon CloudClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Odyssey Reader
This business application enables authorized users to manage sales, verify access, track attendance, and handle equipment rentals using an organization's ID card. It functions as a mobile point-of-sale system that operates efficiently over cellular or wireless networks.
- Process sales
- Verify privileges
- Track attendance
- Rent equipment
- Mobile point-of-sale
- Works over cellular/wireless
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The Odyssey Reader application allows authorized end-users to accept their organization’s ID card to process sales, verify privileges, track attendance, rent equipment, and more. Combined with the power of Odyssey, this application provides a mobile point-of-sale solution that does not require local power and works seamlessly over cellular or wireless networks. Odyssey Reader is an administrative application not intended for cardholder use. This application operates in conjunction with other CBORD® products; one of the following products is required: • Odyssey AdminWeb/Direct™ version 6.5 or later • ResCenter® version 7.2 or later • CS Gold® WebManager™ version 6.1.2 or later Approved card read devices may be obtained from CBORD or purchased separately.
Replicon CloudClock
This app transforms an iPad into an employee time clock, simplifying time collection and enhancing accuracy. It offers features like ID card scanning for clocking in/out and photo capture to prevent buddy punching, integrating seamlessly with cloud-based attendance software.
- Employee time clock on iPad
- ID card scanning for clock-in/out
- Photo capture for punch-in verification
- Seamless integration with TimeAttend
- Supports different shifts and employee types
- Advanced reporting capabilities
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Replicon CloudClock is a employee time clock app that simplifies employee time collection while improving accuracy and reducing time theft. It is a superior alternative to traditional hardware time clocks. The CloudClock app can be easily installed on your iPad to convert it into an accurate time capture device that works seamlessly with Replicon’s TimeAttend product. Easy Punch IN and OUT Your employees can clock in and out on the iPad by scanning personalized ID cards in front of the camera. Their time entries are instantly synchronized with Replicon's cloud based Time & Attendance product. Versatile solution The same device can be used to support different shifts and employee types, transferring time to different activities and monitoring which employees are in. Buddy Punch proof Device automatically takes a picture of who is logging-in which enables the running of a photo audit to look at the history of employee “punch-ins," deterring buddy punching. Reporting & security TimeAttend works seamlessly with CloudClock and enables advanced reporting capability, while robust security ensures that users only see relevant information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Odyssey Reader at 5.0 against Replicon CloudClock's 2.0. Odyssey Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Replicon CloudClock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Odyssey Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Odyssey Reader ships an update every 8 months, Replicon CloudClock every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Odyssey Reader | Replicon CloudClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The CBORD Group, Inc | Deltek, Inc. |
Customer experience
Odyssey Reader
Replicon CloudClock
In-app purchases
Odyssey Reader
No in-app purchases
Replicon CloudClock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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