Clock In vs TimeClock by Simple In/Out
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clock In
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.
- Digital name badge
- Employee number to barcode conversion
- Kronos time clock compatibility
- Clock in/out functionality
- Convenience for employees
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Clock In is an app designed to be a digital copy of a Seattle based club retailer's name badge. The app can convert a six digit employee number into a barcode that can be read by the Kronos time clock. This allows an employee to clock in and out with their iPhone. Disclamer! This app is not intended to be a replacement for your company provided name badge. It is for convenience only.
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
This app functions as a digital time card, allowing users to check in and out by scanning a barcode. It offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional timecard equipment, with reports accessible via a website. Ideal for businesses of all sizes seeking a simple time tracking solution.
- Barcode scanning for check-in/out
- Digital time card functionality
- Cost-effective alternative to hardware
- Report generation via website
- Customizable themes
- Company announcements display
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TimeClock uses the Simple In/Out service to behave like a time card. The app is designed to check users in and out using a barcode linked to each individual user. Users will be flipped in or out based on their current status. This app works great on an iPhone or iPad. You can save hundreds of dollars on bulky, expensive timecard equipment and use TimeClock. Reports can be generated to calculate everyone's time on our website. TimeClock is the easiest to use time card solution in the App Store. It is great for business' of all sizes to quickly check users in or out. Here is a quick rundown of all the great features we offer in TimeClock: * Easy to read time and date * Users can quickly check in or out by scanning their barcode badge * Print Barcodes (using your device or via the website) * Change between several different themes to customize your experience * Presents company announcements Can't find a feature? Email us and let us know. We love hearing from our users. We'd be happy to listen to any and all suggestions. email: help@simplymadeapps.com
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Verdict
Clock In and TimeClock by Simple In/Out both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Clock In's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeClock by Simple In/Out's. Clock In also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Clock In against 5.0 for TimeClock by Simple In/Out. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Clock In's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeClock by Simple In/Out's.
Clock In ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeClock by Simple In/Out every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Clock In | TimeClock by Simple In/Out |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephen Ewell | Simply Made Apps Inc |
Customer experience
Clock In
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
In-app purchases
Clock In
No in-app purchases
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
No in-app purchases
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