GeoTapp vs PicaPonto: recording or proving?
PicaPonto records attendance via app, QR code, physical clock and biometrics, at one of the lowest public prices in Europe. GeoTapp produces a report with real GPS, a cryptographic hash and photos the client verifies independently and that nobody can edit. Two different approaches.
Bottom line:
PicaPonto is a great attendance system for companies that need to record hours cheaply, with many clock-in methods and a strong compliance angle. GeoTapp is for companies that need to prove to their client that the work was done, with a tamper-proof report the client checks independently.
The question that changes the choice
PicaPonto answers "is my record in order if the inspector shows up?". GeoTapp answers "how do I prove to my client that the work was done?". They sound like the same question and they are not: an attendance record is for the State and payroll, a tamper-proof report is for that Friday-evening phone call where the client disputes the invoice. Neither is better, they solve different losses.
Key features comparison
| Feature | GeoTapp | PicaPonto |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-spoofing GPS (detects fake positions) | โ | โ |
| Cryptographically sealed report | โ | โ |
| Independent verification by client | โ | โ |
| Photo evidence with cryptographic hash chain | โ | โ |
| GDPR compliant | โ | โ |
| Smartphone check-in | โ | โ |
| QR code check-in | โ | โ |
| Physical clock / biometrics | โ | โ |
| Native app Android/iOS | โ | โ |
| Transparent public pricing | โ | โ |
| Multi-site | โ | โ |
| Report not editable by administrator | โ | โ |
| Automatic GPS privacy notice with digital signature* | โ | โ |
* By law (GDPR Art. 13), every employee must sign a privacy notice before being geolocated. Most GPS software does not handle this: the legal risk stays with the employer. GeoTapp automatically generates the personalised notice, gets it digitally signed by the employee and blocks GPS access until it is signed.
Different approaches
GeoTapp
- โข Report not editable, not even by the administrator
- โข Real GPS with anti-spoofing check
- โข Photos sealed with cryptographic hash chain
- โข Client verifies independently, no account needed
- โข Designed for cleaning, maintenance, security, installers
PicaPonto
- โข Very low public price (0.75-1.25 euro per person)
- โข App, QR, physical clock, biometrics, facial recognition
- โข Strong compliance angle (Art. 202 Codigo do Trabalho)
- โข Internal reports for administration and payroll
- โข Portuguese supplier active since 1988
FAQ
What is the main difference between GeoTapp and PicaPonto?
PicaPonto is an attendance system: it records clock-ins and clock-outs via app, QR code, physical clock and biometrics, at a very low public price. GeoTapp is a proof-of-work system: it produces a report with real GPS, a cryptographic hash and photos that the client verifies independently, and that not even the account administrator can edit. The difference is between recording a presence and proving it to a third party.
How much does PicaPonto cost compared to GeoTapp?
PicaPonto publishes its prices: 0.75 euro per worker per month on Basic, 1.25 on Premium, with minimums of 12.50 and 22.50 euro. It is among the lowest in Europe. If price per worker is the deciding factor, PicaPonto is very competitive. GeoTapp solves a different problem, proof to the client, and does not compete on lowest price.
Does PicaPonto have more clock-in methods than GeoTapp?
Yes. PicaPonto offers app, browser, QR code, physical time clock, biometrics and facial recognition. GeoTapp lives on the smartphone. If you have staff without a smartphone or a front desk with a wall reader, PicaPonto covers that case and GeoTapp does not.
Can the client verify the reports?
PicaPonto generates internal reports for administration and payroll. GeoTapp generates a report with a cryptographic seal that the client verifies independently, without an account and without trusting the company. A record the employer can correct does not carry the same evidentiary value as a tamper-proof report.
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