# WorkTime vs Timelines Time Tracking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timelines Time Tracking at 92% against WorkTime's 59%. Timelines Time Tracking also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and device support (4 vs 2). WorkTime's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 1.6K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Timelines Time Tracking sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timelines Time Tracking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 92% of Timelines Time Tracking's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Timelines Time Tracking monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Timelines Time Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


### Timelines Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234)

Easily track your personal and work hours with this intuitive time tracking app. Visualize your time usage with interactive timelines and charts, set goals, and gain insights to improve efficiency and productivity. Sync across devices and export your data.

**Highlights:** Quick data entry with timers, Interactive timeline visualizations, Statistics and trend charts, Cross-device synchronization, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Siri Shortcuts integration, Detailed PDF and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Legacy Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 📊 Helpful data visualization and reporting
- 🔒 Reliable and bug-free
- 💡 Customizable categories and timelines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered too expensive
- 🔓 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔍 Desire for more advanced analytics and filtering

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues between devices
- Rare crashes or data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and reuse time tracking templates
- Option to group timelines into folders or categories
- Improved iPad and Mac support
- Reminders and alerts for time limits or goals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

Timelines Time Tracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or Timelines Time Tracking?

Timelines Time Tracking is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Timelines Time Tracking have ads?

Neither WorkTime nor Timelines Time Tracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Timelines Time Tracking?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timelines Time Tracking monthly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timelines Time Tracking on September 22, 2026.

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