Comparison

TimeClock by Simple In/Out vs clock

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

clock

Easily record your work hours by clocking in and out. The app automatically calculates your total working time, including breaks, and displays it in various charts and tables. You can also add notes, manage multiple users, and export your data to PDF.

Highlights
  • Clock-in/clock-out recording
  • Automatic working hour calculation
  • Break time tracking
  • Monthly and annual charts
  • Multiple user support
  • PDF export
  • Dark mode
Features
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Press the clock-in button to record the clock-in date and time. You can record the clock-out date and time by clicking "Register clock-out time" in the table. Working hours are calculated and displayed from the clock-in and clock-out dates and times and break times. Display working hours in a graph. ・Record clock-in date and time 1. Tap the clock-in button. If you long press/tap, step 2/step 3 will be skipped. The current date and time will be set. 2. Select the year, month, and day and tap OK. 3. Select work time and tap OK. ・When recording the clock-out date and time 1. Tap the “clock-out time" button in the Closing-out date and time column of the table. If you press/tap for a long time, step 2/step 3 will be skipped. The current date and time will be set. 2. Select the year, month, and day and tap OK. 3. Select the clock-out time and tap OK. ▼ Sorting order You can change the sort order of the table by tapping the arrows (↓↑) to the left of the year and month. ▼Notes You can add notes by tapping Notes from the menu on the right side of the table. ▼Working hours The working hours in the table are automatically displayed based on the clock-in and clock-out dates and times and break times ▼Charts Tap the chart icon at the top to display the selection screen. The following list will be displayed on the selection screen, and when tapped, chart will be displayed. ・Monthly chart ・Working hours charts ・Working hours rhythm table ・Annual total/average/charts ・Full period charts ▼Add user Tap the user icon at the top. If you add a name from Add User, you can record them separately. To edit, tap Edit/Delete User to open the editing screen. You can switch users by tapping the user name in user selection. ▼Set clock-in time (top right menu) Set the time input by setting the clock-in time. ▼Set clock-out time (top right menu) Set the time input in the clock-out time setting. ▼Setting break time (top right menu) Set the time in the break time settings. ▼Create PDF file (top right menu) Create a PDF file. You can create a PDF file that specifies the year and month and includes the clock-in date and time, clock out date and time, working hours, break time, and notes. If you want to print, share the PDF file to an app that can print and then print. ▼Dark mode (top right menu) Select dark mode ON/OFF from the menu on the top right Press Dark Mode to switch to a screen display with a color scheme based on black. If you press Light mode, the screen will be displayed in the normal white color. ▼Delete all data (top right menu) From the top right menu, select Erase all data You can delete all records. ・Model change data migration For users with the same Apple ID Because records are stored in iCloud View the same recording on a new iPhone/iPad 【Terms of Use】 This app complies with the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA). Please refer to the link below for details: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeClock by Simple In/Out4 screens
clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TimeClock by Simple In/Out at none against clock's shown. TimeClock by Simple In/Out also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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 clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeClock by Simple In/Out versus clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeClock by Simple In/Outclock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSimply Made Apps IncYUTAKA IZUMIYAMA

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%

clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TimeClock by Simple In/Out

No in-app purchases

None

clock

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 clock free?
clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeClock by Simple In/Out or clock?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out and clock 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 clock have ads?
clock shows ads; TimeClock by Simple In/Out does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeClock by Simple In/Out or clock?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, and clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, TimeClock by Simple In/Out was updated on August 30, 2026 and clock on September 17, 2026.

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