# Timesheet PDF vs Punch time clock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Punch time clock at 3K against Timesheet PDF's 567. Timesheet PDF's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timesheet PDF sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Punch time clock sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timesheet PDF against 4.7 for Punch time clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punch time clock has 3K ratings behind it against 567, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Timesheet PDF's written reviews are positive against 79% of Punch time clock's.

Timesheet PDF ships an update monthly, Punch time clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timesheet PDF | Punch time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-pdf/id898115583/reviews) | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 567 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobile and Database Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/492595032) | [Dawid Drechny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076424747) |

## What reviewers say

### Timesheet PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-pdf/id898115583)

Easily create, sign, and send weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly timesheets as PDFs. Automatically calculate pay, track overtime, and add expenses. Sync hours to your calendar and customize with your logo.

**Highlights:** Quick time entry, Automatic pay calculation, Multiple PDF report options, Add expenses and per diem, Flexible overtime options, Customizable logo, Sync to device calendar

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $3.99 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $4.49 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $4.99 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal | $4.99 | one-time |
| TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 x 12 Month Subscription | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Helpful for tracking hours and expenses
- 👍 Great for small businesses and freelancers
- 👍 Customizable timesheets and invoices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free trial
- 🔒 Difficulty managing account and subscription
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access account
- Unable to delete or edit timesheets
- Subscription renewal issues causing loss of data
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize hourly rates
- Improve overtime and holiday pay calculations
- Implement better project and client management
- Allow more timesheet entries in free version
- Add option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


### Punch time clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-clock-flexishift/id1146576087)

Effortlessly track your work hours, breaks, and earnings in real-time. This app helps manage multiple jobs, calculate overtime, and offers smart features like location-based clock-ins and reminders. Export detailed timesheets for easy record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Effortless time tracking, Real-time earnings calculation, Automatic overtime calculation, Multiple job organization, Flexible time rounding, Location-based automation, Timesheet export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flexishift Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexishift Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Flexishift Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Flexishift Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Flexishift Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Flexishift Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flexishift Pro Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient clock in/out feature
- 💰 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 📊 Useful for salaried and hourly workers
- 🔍 Good record-keeping and reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with data loss/deletion after updates
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🕰️ Difficulty tracking split/overnight shifts
- 📤 Exporting timesheets could be improved
- 🔧 Some features feel limited or rigid

**Reported bugs**

- Location-based clock in/out not always reliable
- Timesheet export feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app support
- Allow customizing work week start day
- Improve overtime tracking and reporting
- Add ability to record paid/unpaid breaks
- Provide more flexibility for editing entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timesheet PDF free?

Timesheet PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Punch time clock free?

Punch time clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timesheet PDF or Punch time clock?

Timesheet PDF and Punch time clock are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 567 and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do Timesheet PDF or Punch time clock have ads?

Neither Timesheet PDF nor Punch time clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timesheet PDF or Punch time clock?

Timesheet PDF ships an update monthly, and Punch time clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timesheet PDF was updated on September 21, 2026 and Punch time clock on September 25, 2026.

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