# Clock In vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is rating: Clock In at 5.0 against WorkTime's 4.4. Clock In also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Clock In asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clock In holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Clock In's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock In | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-in-digital-name-badge/id946698342/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Ewell](https://appshunter.io/developer/946698341) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-in-digital-name-badge/id946698342)

This app creates a digital barcode from a six-digit employee number, allowing users to clock in and out using their iPhone with compatible time clock systems. It serves as a convenient alternative to a physical name badge for specific retailers.

**Highlights:** Digital name badge, Employee number to barcode conversion, Kronos time clock compatibility, Clock in/out functionality, Convenience for employees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock In free?

Clock In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock In or WorkTime?

Clock In is rated higher. Clock In averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Clock In or WorkTime have ads?

Neither Clock In nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock In or WorkTime?

Clock In ships an update every 3 weeks, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clock In was updated on October 2, 2026 and WorkTime on October 22, 2026.

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