TimeClock by Simple In/Out vs Stella
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
Stella
Easily log your work hours with a simple timer. Track time spent on specific tasks, view daily summaries, and analyze session breakdowns. Offers features like color-coding, memos, and home screen widgets for efficient time management.
- Task-based time tracking
- Session breakdown with memos
- Daily and total hour calculation
- Color-coded tasks
- Home screen widgets
- Dark mode support
- Manual time input
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Track work hours, keep a clear timesheet, and see exactly where your day went. Stella is a simple personal time tracker for work, shifts, freelance tasks, study sessions, and focused work. Start a task in seconds, stop when you are done, and Stella builds your time log automatically. Review daily totals and individual sessions without complicated setup or messy spreadsheets. Use Stella to: - Track work hours with a simple start and stop timer - Keep a timesheet and time log organized by task - Review daily totals from the calendar - See every session's start time, stop time, and duration - Add notes to sessions - Organize tasks with color coding - View Home Screen widgets and Live Activities - See daily charts by task - Add or edit time manually when you forget to start the timer - Access stats and longer history with premium - Sync your data with iCloud using premium Whether you are recording a shift, tracking freelance hours, studying, or staying accountable during deep work, Stella gives you a straightforward record of how you spent your time. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stella-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stella at 77% against TimeClock by Simple In/Out's 0%. Stella also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3). TimeClock by Simple In/Out's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stella sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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: Stella has 26 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 77% of Stella'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, Stella every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeClock by Simple In/Out | Stella |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.2 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 76.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simply Made Apps Inc | Jordan Holland |
Customer experience
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
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In-app purchases
TimeClock by Simple In/Out
No in-app purchases
Stella
- Stella Premium$2.991 Month
- Stella Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Stella Premium$29.99
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