Timeclock44 vs Punch Time Clock
Punch Time Clock is a free iPhone time clock with a $7.99 one-time Pro. See how it compares with Timeclock44 on pay rates and take-home pay.
Disclosure: Timeclock44 is our app. This comparison is written honestly, including the places where Punch is the better fit. Ratings and pricing are from the US App Store as of September 2026.
Quick answer
Punch Time Clock by Trent Morris is a one-tap time clock for iPhone: tap to clock in, tap to clock out, and fix the shift later if you forgot. It groups shifts into timesheets by pay period. The tracking is free with no limits, plus a one-time $7.99 Pro upgrade for pay estimates, export, notes, and tags.
Timeclock44 is a time clock: you tap to clock in, it runs a live timer, and it applies overtime rules and tax estimates so the number on screen is what you should expect on payday.
If you work one job at one rate and want to pay once instead of every week, Punch is the better buy. If you work two jobs at two rates, or you want to see what is left after tax, Timeclock44 covers both, and Punch’s listing mentions neither.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Timeclock44 | Punch Time Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS + Android | iOS (no Android version found) |
| US App Store rating | 4.9 (39 ratings) | 4.8 (35,800 ratings) |
| Last updated | August 2026 | April 2025 |
| Price | Free. Pro from $2.99/week | Free. Pro $7.99 one time |
| Live clock in / out | Yes (one tap, runs offline) | Yes (one tap) |
| Manual shift entry | Yes | Yes, create or edit a shift |
| Breaks | Yes, multiple per shift | Yes |
| Overtime rules | Yes (daily and weekly, custom multiplier) | Yes (daily and weekly, for weekly or biweekly pay schedules) |
| Multiple jobs | Yes (unlimited on Pro) | Tags only; separate rates not stated |
| Gross pay | Yes, live | Pro only |
| Take-home pay after tax | Yes (50 states + DC, or custom %) | Not stated |
| Overnight shifts | Yes | Not stated |
| Export | CSV, PDF, text | CSV, PDF (Pro) |
| Currencies | 62 | Not stated |
| Languages | 39 | English |
| Account required | No | Not stated |
| Data stays on device | Yes | Not stated |
| Ads | No | No |
Where Punch wins
One payment, not a subscription. The listing says Punch is completely free with no limits, and Pro is a single $7.99 purchase that unlocks pay estimates, PDF and CSV export, notes, and tags. Nothing in its in-app purchase list renews, so the upgrade is a cost you pay once.
Track record. Punch has been on the US App Store since 2018 and sits at 4.8 stars from 35,800 ratings. That is a lot of people relying on the same clock in button, which counts for something when you are picking a timer.
Tags for clients and projects. Punch tags each shift and filters timesheets by tag, so you can pull one client’s hours out of a month of work. Each shift can also carry a note. Both are part of the Pro upgrade.
Where Timeclock44 wins
Jobs are kept apart. Set a daily threshold (over 8 hours) or a weekly one (over 40 hours) and a multiplier, and the app splits regular from overtime pay for each job. Pro adds unlimited jobs. Punch’s listing describes tags that group shifts by job, client, or project, but says nothing about a separate rate per job, and reviews keep asking for one.
Take-home pay, not just gross. Timeclock44 estimates federal and state withholding for all 50 states plus DC based on your filing status, or a flat percentage if you prefer. Punch’s listing does not mention tax, and its pay estimates sit behind the $7.99 Pro upgrade.
Still being updated. Timeclock44 shipped its last update in August 2026. Punch’s last update was version 2.3.3 in April 2025, and some reviewers say the 2025 redesign removed per-day totals.
Android. Timeclock44 is on Google Play. We could not find an Android version of Punch.
Pricing
Both apps are free to download. Timeclock44 needs no account, and some reviewers mention that Punch does not ask for a sign-up either.
- Timeclock44 is free for clock in and out, breaks, overtime, and tax estimates. Pro adds unlimited jobs and extra themes, from $2.99 per week with a 7-day trial.
- Punch Time Clock is free with no limits, per its listing. Pro is a one-time $7.99 purchase that adds pay estimates, PDF and CSV export, notes, and tags.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Punch Time Clock if you have one job at one pay rate, you are on an iPhone, and you would rather pay once than subscribe.
Pick Timeclock44 if you clock in and out during the day, you work overtime, you want to see take-home pay, or you are on Android.
Not sure your last paycheck was right? Run the numbers with our free overtime calculator or the timecard calculator before you decide on an app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punch Time Clock free?
Yes. Its listing says Punch is completely free with no limits. Pro is a one-time $7.99 purchase that adds pay estimates, PDF and CSV export, notes, and tags. There is no subscription.
Does Punch Time Clock calculate overtime?
Yes. It calculates daily and weekly overtime for weekly and biweekly pay schedules. Timeclock44 applies daily and weekly overtime rules with a custom multiplier per job.
Can Punch Time Clock track two jobs at different pay rates?
Punch's listing does not describe separate pay rates. It groups shifts with tags by job, client, or project, and reviews keep asking for a different rate per job. Timeclock44 tracks multiple jobs, unlimited on Pro, with a custom overtime multiplier for each.
Which app shows take-home pay after taxes?
Timeclock44 does. It estimates federal and state withholding for all 50 states plus DC based on your filing status, or you can enter a flat percentage. Punch offers pay estimates as part of the $7.99 Pro upgrade, and its listing does not mention tax.
Is Punch Time Clock on Android?
No. We could not find an Android version of Punch Time Clock, and its App Store listing is iPhone only. Timeclock44 is on both the App Store and Google Play.
Is Punch Time Clock still being updated?
Its last update was version 2.3.3 in April 2025, and the app has been on the App Store since 2018. Timeclock44 shipped its last update in August 2026.