Comparison

ClockShark Kiosk vs HourFlow

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

Head to head
About

ClockShark Kiosk

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ClockShark’s Kiosk Clock makes it easy for your entire crew to clock in and out from one shared device, no logins or passwords needed. Just enter a PIN and get to work! β—† REPLACE CLUNKY TIME CLOCKS Turn any tablet into your new, reliable time clock in minutes. It’s simple to set up and ready to use right away. β—† TRACK JOBS AND TASKS Keep customers, jobs, and tasks organized while your team records time. Employees can add notes directly from the kiosk to share important job details. β—† CLOCK IN AND OUT IN SECONDS Start, stop, or switch tasks with a single tap. Multiple team members can clock in from one shared tablet β€” no smartphone required. β—† GET MORE ACCURATE JOB COSTING Know which jobs and tasks employees work on, in real time. See where time goes and catch projects that might go over budget before they do. Join thousands of construction and field service teams who rely on ClockShark to simplify time tracking and job management. Sign up for a FREE 14 day trial on our website: https://www.clockshark.com/signup/trial

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HourFlow

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Stop losing money on unbilled hours. HourFlow turns your iPhone into a simple time tracker and invoice machine β€” built for contractors, freelancers, and tradespeople who work with their hands, not spreadsheets. No signup required for core use. Just tap, track, and invoice. ---------- ⏱ ONE-TAP TIME TRACKING Start and stop a timer with a single tap. Running late to a job? Start the timer from your lock screen. Forget to stop it? Edit your entries later. HourFlow keeps every billable minute accounted for. PROFESSIONAL INVOICES IN SECONDS Turn your tracked hours into clean, professional invoices your clients will actually pay. Add your logo, customize line items, and send directly from your phone via email, text, or any messaging app. GET PAID YOUR WAY Include payment links for PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App right on your invoices. Clients tap a link and pay β€” no awkward "where do I send the check?" conversations. TAG & ORGANIZE EVERYTHING Tag entries by job type, location, or client. See exactly where your time (and money) goes. Perfect for managing multiple jobs across the week. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS See daily, weekly, and monthly earnings at a glance. Spot your most profitable clients. Know exactly what you're worth per hour β€” not what you think you're worth. DARK MODE Track time at 6 AM or midnight without burning your retinas. HourFlow supports dark mode so the app stays comfortable to use on early mornings, late nights, and everything in between. OFFLINE-FIRST No internet? No problem. Core time tracking, client management, and invoicing work directly on your device. Your business data stays on your device unless you choose to share or export it. ---------- BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH THEIR HANDS HourFlow was designed for: β€’ Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs β€’ Handymen and general contractors β€’ Freelance carpenters, painters, and landscapers β€’ Independent consultants and gig workers β€’ Anyone who bills by the hour and hates paperwork ---------- FREE vs PREMIUM FREE (forever): β€’ Track unlimited hours β€’ Up to 3 clients β€’ Create and send invoices β€’ All payment methods included β€’ Full offline functionality PREMIUM: β€’ Free 1-month trial for new subscribers β€” every feature unlocked β€’ Unlimited clients β€’ Perfect for growing your business β€’ Support independent development SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gramertech.com/hourflow/privacy ---------- You didn't get into your trade to fight with apps. HourFlow is the time tracker that gets out of your way so you can get back to work. Download HourFlow free today. Your first invoice is 60 seconds away.

Screenshots

ClockShark Kiosk4 screens
HourFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClockShark Kiosk at none against HourFlow's 2. HourFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. HourFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ClockShark Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockShark Kiosk ships an update fortnightly, HourFlow every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ClockShark Kiosk versus HourFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockShark KioskHourFlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size124 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClockShark, LLCGramertech LLC

In-app purchases

None

ClockShark Kiosk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HourFlow

Subscriptions2
  • HourFlow Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • HourFlow Pro Annual$99.001 Year

Questions

Is ClockShark Kiosk free?
ClockShark Kiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HourFlow free?
HourFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClockShark Kiosk or HourFlow have ads?
Neither ClockShark Kiosk nor HourFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClockShark Kiosk or HourFlow?
ClockShark Kiosk ships an update fortnightly, and HourFlow every 11 days. Most recently, ClockShark Kiosk was updated on October 28, 2026 and HourFlow on October 31, 2026.

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