Comparison

Punch vs Scan In App

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

Head to head
About

Punch

Features
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Punch is a simple, fast time clock built for the job site. It replaces paper timesheets with one big button. Punch is invite-only: your boss adds your email to the crew list, and you're in. Sign in with Google or Apple — no passwords to remember. If you're not on a crew yet, the app shows exactly which email to give your boss. WHAT IT DOES • Clock in and out Tap one big button to start and end your shift. Your time is recorded to the minute, automatically — no math and no paperwork at the end of the week. • On-site location check When you clock in or out, Punch records your location at that moment to confirm you were at the job site. Location is captured only when you punch — never in the background. • Honest about connection problems No signal at the site? Punch tells you plainly when it can't reach the clock, and never fakes your status. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Large, thumb-friendly buttons that work with gloves on • One-tap sign-in that remembers you between shifts • Simple enough to use right on the first try PRIVACY Your information is used only to verify work time and run payroll. We don't sell your data or use it for advertising. See our privacy policy for full details.

About

Scan In App

This app provides a streamlined employee time clock solution for businesses. Managers can set up workplaces and invite staff, who then scan QR or barcodes to clock in and out, eliminating paper timesheets and shared PINs.

Highlights
  • Create and manage workplaces
  • Invite employees with join codes
  • Clock in/out via QR/barcode scan
  • View employee attendance history
  • Configure geofence verification
  • Export attendance records as CSV
  • Offline usage with limited connectivity
Features
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Scan In is a simple employee time clock for businesses that want a faster, more reliable way to manage attendance. Managers create a workplace, invite employees with a join code, and display a workplace QR or barcode. Employees scan the workplace code to clock in and out—no paper timesheets or shared PINs required. For managers • Create and manage your workplace • Invite employees with a secure join code • Display a workplace QR or barcode for daily punches • View employee attendance and punch history • Review recent clock-in and clock-out activity • Configure geofence verification for workplace punches • Export attendance records as CSV files • Use analytics to understand attendance patterns For employees • Join a workplace with a manager-provided code • Set up a personal PIN to protect profile access • Clock in and out by scanning the workplace code • View your personal punch information • Share your location only when location verification is needed • Continue using the app when connectivity is temporarily limited Scan In keeps the daily process clear: employees scan the workplace code, and managers get an organized view of attendance. Scan In is designed for small businesses, retail teams, restaurants, offices, studios, service businesses, and any workplace that needs a straightforward employee time clock.

Screenshots

Punch2 screens
Scan In App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scan In App at 15.1 against Punch's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punch ships an update weekly, Scan In App every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Punch versus Scan In App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunchScan In App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher BiagioniSHARIF S ALMADRAHI

In-app purchases

None

Punch

No in-app purchases

None

Scan In App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Punch free?
Punch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan In App free?
Scan In App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Punch or Scan In App have ads?
Neither Punch nor Scan In App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Punch or Scan In App?
Punch ships an update weekly, and Scan In App every 9 days. Most recently, Punch was updated on October 9, 2026 and Scan In App on October 9, 2026.

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