Clock In Clock Out App for Employees: What to Look For

Short answer: A clock in clock out app lets employees record the start and end of each shift from their phone or from a shared tablet, instead of a paper time card or a punch clock. EZTime does both: employees clock in from the mobile app (App Store and Google Play) with GPS location, or at a company tablet with face recognition, badge or PIN. Hours, breaks and overtime go straight to payroll-ready timesheets.

Employee using the EZTime clock in clock out app on a phone — Clock in from the phone or at a shared tablet.

What a good clock in clock out app should do

Record location: GPS on each punch, so you know the clock-in happened at the job.
Stop buddy punching: a shared tablet with face recognition ties each punch to the right person.
Track breaks: break start and end, with alerts for state break rules.
Warn before overtime: alerts before an employee crosses 40 hours.
Export to payroll: hours in decimal format, ready for payroll.
Handle time off: employees request PTO in the same app.

Phone app or shared tablet?

	Phone app	Shared tablet (kiosk)
Best for	Field, mobile and remote teams	Plants, stores, restaurants, sites with one entrance
Identification	Employee’s own login and GPS	Face, fingerprint, badge or PIN
Needs	Employee smartphone	One tablet per entrance with internet

Many companies use both: the mobile app for field staff and a tablet kiosk at the main site.

Common problems an app fixes

Forgotten clock-outs, flagged for the manager to fix before payroll.
Buddy punching, stopped with face ID.
Early clock-ins, controlled with an early clock-in policy.
Manual math, replaced with automatic totals. See the timesheet conversion chart.

Pricing

EZTime plans cost $2, $4 or $6 per employee per month, with a minimum of $20 per month and a 14-day trial. See pricing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a clock in clock out app?

An app employees use to record the start and end of each shift, replacing paper time cards and punch clocks.

Can employees clock in from their phone?

Yes. The EZTime app is on the App Store and Google Play and records GPS location on each punch.

Can several employees share one device?

Yes. A company tablet works as a kiosk, with face recognition, fingerprint, badge or PIN.

Does it track breaks and overtime?

Yes. Breaks are recorded and managers get overtime alerts.

How much does it cost?

Plans cost $2, $4 or $6 per employee per month, with a $20 monthly minimum and a 14-day trial.

Clock in from the phone or the tablet, and payroll is ready. Start your 14-day trial or book a demo.

Updated November 2026.