TimeClock by Simple In/Out vs Timecard Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Timecard Buddy
This app digitizes timecard submission, eliminating paper forms. It offers pre-loaded templates for various payroll companies, signature pads, and autofill features for efficient and convenient timecard management.
- Paperless timecard submission
- Pre-loaded timecard templates
- Signature pad integration
- Autofill templates
- Support for multiple payroll companies
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Timecard Buddy is an overdressed form filling app with the express purpose of filling and submitting timecards without using paper. The original scanned timecards for supported payroll companies are provided with an easy to use interface including Signature Pads and Autofill Templates. Currently supported timecards: - Entertainment Partners - Pixpay - Cast & Crew - EASE - CAPS - BTL - Media Services - Greenslate - Jacobson Group Timecard Buddy is not affiliated with these payroll companies Timecard Buddy is not guaranteed to be accepted by your payroll department Timecard Buddy is free for evaluation purposes but does contain ads and may be limited in its feature set For an ad-free and fully featured experience, Timecard Buddy offers a subscription that ensures support for updated timecard templates, new mobile devices and operating systems, and further feature development Terms of Use: http://newendian.com/tcbuddy-policies
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timecard Buddy at 64% against TimeClock by Simple In/Out's 0%. Timecard Buddy also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 3). TimeClock by Simple In/Out's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Timecard Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. TimeClock by Simple In/Out asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeClock by Simple In/Out holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecard Buddy has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of TimeClock by Simple In/Out's written reviews are positive against 64% of Timecard Buddy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
TimeClock by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, Timecard Buddy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | TimeClock by Simple In/Out | Timecard Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.2 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simply Made Apps Inc | New Endian LLC |
Customer experience
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
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In-app purchases
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
No in-app purchases
Timecard Buddy
- Timecard Buddy Subscription$7.991 Year
- Ad Free$7.99
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