Comparison

Spark vs Clockwork Timecard

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

Head to head
About

Spark

Features
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Spark is the fastest way to capture an idea before it slips away. Tap once and talk — Spark records your voice and instantly turns it into clean, searchable text. No typing, no friction, no lost thoughts. CAPTURE THE MOMENT • One-tap recording from the app or from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Live Activities show your recording in progress, right on the Lock Screen • Capture hands-free all day with Spark Clip and a compatible Bluetooth pendant UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING • Transcription turns your speech into text automatically • Star the moments that matter so your best ideas rise to the top • Browse a clean, timestamped library of every thought you've captured FIND ANYTHING IN SECONDS • Search across every recording — no more scrubbing through audio • Turn ideas into action by saving them straight to Calendar or Reminders YOUR IDEAS STAY YOURS • On-device transcription by default • Your recordings belong to you, not advertisers • No account required to get started FREE TO USE — UPGRADE FOR MORE AI Spark is free. Capture your ideas, transcribe them, and keep your whole library at no cost. Upgrade to Spark Pro for advanced AI: cloud-powered transcription and Ask Spark, which answers questions across all of your notes. Spark Pro is an auto-renewable subscription ($9.99/month or $79.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings. Capture the moment. Own your ideas. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Clockwork Timecard

Features
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Clockwork Timecard is the simplest way to track your work hours. Tap once to clock in, tap again to clock out. Taking a lunch break? Tap "Take a break" to pause the timer — your hours are always shown net of breaks. Review everything as a clean daily list or a monthly calendar, and edit any entry in seconds. Two ways to use it: Simple — just track the hours you work at your job. No clutter, no setup. Freelancer — track billable hours per business, set your hourly rate, and see exactly how much you've earned today and this week. FEATURES • One-tap clock in and clock out with a live timer • Lunch break tracking, with hours shown net of breaks • History as a daily list or a monthly calendar • Add, edit, and delete entries anytime • Per-business tracking and billable totals (Freelancer mode) • Choose your accent color • Sign in with email or Sign in with Apple • Your data syncs securely and works offline Whether you're an hourly employee keeping an honest timecard or a freelancer billing multiple clients, Clockwork Timecard keeps your time effortless and accurate.

Screenshots

Spark4 screens
Clockwork Timecard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clockwork Timecard at none against Spark's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Clockwork Timecard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Spark versus Clockwork Timecard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkClockwork Timecard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJONATHAN CASTILLOLAWSON SIDNEY TRIMMELL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spark

Subscriptions2
  • Spark Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Spark Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Clockwork Timecard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark free?
Spark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clockwork Timecard free?
Clockwork Timecard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spark or Clockwork Timecard have ads?
Neither Spark nor Clockwork Timecard shows ads.

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