Chronotek Dialer vs Spur
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronotek Dialer
This app simplifies employee clock-in and clock-out by automatically dialing a toll-free number. Employees enter codes to create time cards, with GPS location tracking for accuracy. It's designed for businesses with remote workers to efficiently manage labor costs.
- One-button clock-in/out
- Automatic toll-free number dialing
- GPS location reporting
- Live time card creation
- Random Voice Verification
- Voicemail telephony features
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The Chronotek Dialer App is a quick and easy way for employees to clock-in/out. With the touch of one button, the App speed dials the Chronotek toll-free number. Employees simply enter their access code and job code, and a live time card is created and viewable on the Chronotek Admin site or Mobile App. After accepting the App’s terms and conditions, employees’ GPS location will be reported for each call made to the system. Since 1996, Chronotek has shaped remote employee time tracking to be efficient, reliable, and invaluable. Now with the Dialer App, employees can clock-in/out in a split second: - No need to remember the Chronotek toll-free number - Speeds up clock-in/out process - Accurate GPS tracks - Works with any smart phone carrier - Random Voice Verification and Voicemail telephony features available *This free app is available for customers of the Chronotek timekeeping system (a paid service). IT’S ABOUT TIME! Chronotek has changed the lives of business owners by providing proven ways to control labor costs and increase customer satisfaction. Chronotek is the solution for any service business with remote employees. Easy, accurate time reporting and location tracking gives businesses the competitive edge. Integrated scheduling, no-show alerts, a seamless QuickBooks API interface, and many payroll exports drive the advantage point for our customers. Businesses know which jobs are profitable when they use our customized budgets that come alive when schedules and actual time are put against them. Invaluable. Reliable. Efficient. We are the timekeeping experts. 800-586-2945
Spur
This app provides hourly workers and their employers with a comprehensive HR and payroll solution. It simplifies getting paid, managing schedules, and tracking time, while also offering exclusive benefits like health insurance and retirement planning.
- Weekly pay access
- Shift scheduling and pickup
- In-app time tracking
- Professional profile building
- Employment records management
- Exclusive worker benefits
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Spur is a full service HR and payroll solution specifically designed to meet the needs of hourly workers and businesses that depend on them. We do this not only by providing a convenient app that makes it easy to work and get paid, but also through offering exclusive benefits and perks: - Health Insurance Plans - Paid Sick Leave - Automated FSA, HSA + Commuter Benefits - Paycards - Spur Perks Program - Retirement planning Spur Mobile App for Workers The Spur app was built to make working and getting paid simple so you can focus on the awesome things in life: Easy Access Pay Get paid weekly and view pay stubs and check deposits. Schedule Control See when you’re scheduled to work, pick up shifts not covered by coworkers, and get reminder notifications so work opportunities aren’t missed. Simple Time Tracking Punch in and out through the app or your workplace kiosk. You can edit your time and get it reviewed prior to payday. Reputation Building Your professional profile includes your work history and qualifications which can be built up over time leading to more opportunities. Employment Records Management View, manage, and update your employment records like tax documents, licenses, and more. Should you need any help, we’re here for you 24/7/365. Contact us at support@spurjobs.com or call 1-866-957-9142.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chronotek Dialer at 4.8 against Spur's 3.0. Spur's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (131 vs 5). 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.
Chronotek Dialer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spur has 131 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chronotek Dialer ships an update every 22 months, Spur every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronotek Dialer | Spur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (131 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 131 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chronotek | Spur |
Customer experience
Chronotek Dialer
Spur
Bugs and requests
Chronotek Dialer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Spur
Reported bugs
31 issues- App freezes
- App crashes
- App stops opening
- App is slow to load
- Clocking in/out issues
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- Time adjustments are incorrect
- Job listings are inaccurate or disappear
- Notifications not working
- Account creation fails
- Dropbox not working for document uploads
- Overtime issues preventing job acceptance
- Location services for clocking in/out are too strict
- App not compatible with older devices/iOS versions
- Old notifications cannot be deleted
- Time clock feature shows incorrect break times
- Customer service calls disconnect
- App doesn't load home page or available jobs
- Job search page shows inaccurate job counts
- Job descriptions lack critical details
- App turns to a blank page when clicking certain items
- Cannot make many corrections within the app
- App requires a strong connection to work
- Jobs appear in the app that are no longer available
- Notifications of accepted jobs disappear
- Multiple users show up for the same job
- App takes forever to load and update
- App freezes on the logo screen
- App randomly stops opening
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Updates make the app worse
Requested features
17 requests- Allow app to send phone notifications for job openings
- Personalize job search by school and grade level
- Mark days as unavailable
- Personalize calendar and availability
- Add Apple Watch punch-in/out option
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- Make app available online on computer
- Option to select only certain job types (e.g., Elementary)
- Show grade level when accepting a job
- Improve app compatibility with older iOS versions
- Add sound notifications for job openings
- Improve job listing accuracy and detail
- Allow users to delete old notifications
- Fix issues with clocking in/out and time adjustments
- Improve Dropbox functionality for document uploads
- Provide more details in job descriptions, especially regarding administrator approval
- Fix issues with overtime calculations
- Allow direct communication with support staff
In-app purchases
Chronotek Dialer
No in-app purchases
Spur
No in-app purchases









