Comparison

TimeClock by Simple In/Out vs CluckOut

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

CluckOut

Easily monitor your work hours, calculate earnings, and export your data. Features one-tap clock in/out, automatic session tracking, and smart reminders. Offers comprehensive reporting and data management tools.

Highlights
  • One-tap clock in/out
  • Automatic session tracking
  • Smart earnings calculation
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Customizable reminders
  • Data import/export
Features
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CluckOut - Simple Time Tracking That Works Stop losing time on time tracking. CluckOut helps you monitor work hours, account for breaks, calculate earnings, and export your data with just a few taps. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, hourly workers, consultants, and anyone who bills by the hour. Simple Time Tracking • One-tap clock in/out with animations • Clearer Clock—date header, labeled Category and Workplace filters, “Tracking …” hint; last selections remembered; place picker hides when no workplaces remain • Active session—Working or On Break, hero timer, side-by-side category/workplace chips, Estimated Pay when a rate is set • Take a break while clocked in; work duration excludes breaks • Workplaces—Quiet or Suggest; optional default category and map pin; pick a place on Clock or Add/Edit Entry • Suggest places can nudge on arrive or leave; tap prefills Clock—never auto clocks in or out • Overlap detection blocks conflicting ranges and flags overlapping records in Summary • Manual entries with break intervals; confirmation toasts after add, edit, or delete • Apple Watch app plus Smart Stack widget Smart Earnings • Hourly rate or free category-specific rates (Category Rates as separate cards, no extra dividers) • Done on the rate pad; banner hides while editing; From category or Custom • Form help as footers; confirmation toast when you save a rate • Title-bar Save, Add, Update, Export, and Clear with X dismiss • Earnings from work time, not total session length Reporting • Day/week/month/year Summary toolbar with previous/next and Category and Location filters • Period-native pickers—Day calendar; Week, Month, and Year lists—not a day grid for every frame • Month groups records by week and Year by month; expand a group or expand all; Day/Week stay a flat list • Filter by category or workplace; swipe Total Time and Estimated Pay • Clearer Time Records—category, time range, duration pill; date when the day changes • Overlap badges and footnote when totals may double-count • PDF with customizable columns (optional Workplace); CSV/Excel/JSON with break and workplace fields Reminders & Categories • Check-in and check-out reminders; empty state with a clear Add Reminder button • Still Clocked In and Long Break (presets or custom) • Custom categories empty state with a clear Add Category button • Suggest workplace arrive/leave nudges (optional Always location) • Overnight and weekday-repeat local notifications Beautiful & Intuitive • Animations, Dark mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver; fresh app icon • Auto-dismiss confirmation toasts with a light success haptic • Apple Watch clock in/out, breaks, and resume; Smart Stack on watchOS 10+ • iOS 18.0+ and watchOS 8.0+ (widget requires watchOS 10.0+) Data Management • Manage Workplaces—Quiet or Suggest; soft-delete keeps place tags on past entries • Backup & Restore—JSON of records, preferences, categories, and workplaces (.json filename) • Preferences, categories, and workplaces replace on restore; records merge and skip duplicates • Import CSV, Excel, and JSON; clear records with period and category filtering • Local storage only; location for pins and Suggest geofences stays on-device Why CluckOut? Accurate time and earnings without complicated setup. Tag where you worked. Browse Summary by day, week, month, or year with pickers that match each period. Take breaks without clocking out. Get reminded if you forget to clock out, stay on break too long, or leave a Suggest place while still clocked in. Back up before switching devices. Catch overlapping entries. Export with break and workplace details. Categories are free for everyone.

Screenshots

TimeClock by Simple In/Out4 screens
CluckOut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeClock by Simple In/Out at none against CluckOut's 2. TimeClock by Simple In/Out also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). CluckOut's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CluckOut sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TimeClock by Simple In/Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 CluckOut. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeClock by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, CluckOut every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimeClock by Simple In/Out versus CluckOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeClock by Simple In/OutCluckOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Made Apps IncWeisho Hsu

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%

CluckOut

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

In-app purchases

None

TimeClock by Simple In/Out

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CluckOut

One-time2
  • Support CluckOut Development$2.99
  • CluckOut Categories$4.99

Questions

Is TimeClock by Simple In/Out free?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CluckOut free?
CluckOut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeClock by Simple In/Out or CluckOut?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out and CluckOut 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 CluckOut have ads?
CluckOut shows ads; TimeClock by Simple In/Out does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeClock by Simple In/Out or CluckOut?
TimeClock by Simple In/Out ships an update every 6 weeks, and CluckOut every 8 days. Most recently, TimeClock by Simple In/Out was updated on August 30, 2026 and CluckOut on September 8, 2026.

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