Comparison

TimeClock by Simple In/Out vs BookingCenter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

BookingCenter

This tool streamlines hotel operations by managing guest and staff requests, and tracking incidents. It facilitates guest communication for services like room service or massages, and provides staff with a live dashboard and push notifications for efficient request fulfillment. Incident reports are automatically generated with visual data.

Highlights
  • Guest and staff request tracking
  • Incident reporting and analysis
  • Live dashboard with push notifications
  • Automated incident report generation
  • Guest communication for services
  • Integration with MyPMS
Features
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A powerful concierge tool for a hotelier's Guests integrated with a Request and Incident Tracking system for a hotel's Staff. BookingCenter can be used as a stand-alone system or integrated into MyPMS. Perfect for hotel staff to track and review guest & staff requests and maintenance logs. Whether these requests come during the booking process, pre-arrival, or while on-site. Whether ordering room service, housekeeping, or asking to book a massage, this mobile concierge means guests can communicate with you, explore your venue and your local area on any desktop or mobile device. No need to download anything. With a live dashboard and push notifications, Requests are tracked and detailed by your staff, meaning requests don't get 'lost'. Each User can be setup with 'notification' rules so that a manager, for example, can be notified if a Housekeeping requests hasn't been fulfilled in 45 minutes. Hotel Incident Reports area created automatically, with graphs showing relevant details. The system provides clear opportunities for training to improve guest services.

Screenshots

TimeClock by Simple In/Out4 screens
BookingCenter3 screens

Verdict

The call

TimeClock by Simple In/Out and BookingCenter both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BookingCenter's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeClock by Simple In/Out's. BookingCenter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TimeClock by Simple In/Out's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TimeClock by Simple In/Out against 5.0 for BookingCenter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of TimeClock by Simple In/Out's written reviews are positive against 100% of BookingCenter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeClock by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, BookingCenter every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeClock by Simple In/Out versus BookingCenter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeClock by Simple In/OutBookingCenter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Made Apps IncBookingCenter.com LLC

Customer experience

TimeClock by Simple In/Out

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BookingCenter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TimeClock by Simple In/Out

No in-app purchases

None

BookingCenter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeClock by Simple In/Out free?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookingCenter free?
BookingCenter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeClock by Simple In/Out or BookingCenter?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out and BookingCenter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TimeClock by Simple In/Out or BookingCenter have ads?
Neither TimeClock by Simple In/Out nor BookingCenter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeClock by Simple In/Out or BookingCenter?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, and BookingCenter every 11 months. Most recently, TimeClock by Simple In/Out was updated on October 15, 2026 and BookingCenter on October 24, 2026.

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