# WorkTime vs EARLY

The clearest difference is ads: WorkTime at none against EARLY's shown. WorkTime also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 37%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 146). On price, rating, update cadence 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 EARLY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WorkTime against 4.5 for EARLY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 37% of EARLY's.

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, EARLY every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | EARLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews) | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-time-tracking/id1215214688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Timeular GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138077229) |

## 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


### EARLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-time-tracking/id1215214688)

This app offers a streamlined approach to time tracking, helping users understand how they spend their hours. It provides insightful reports and customizable features to boost productivity and improve work-life balance.

**Highlights:** One-tap time tracking, Real-time productivity data, Customizable reports and charts, Easy entry editing, Cross-device synchronization, Calendar view for reviews, Integrations with popular tools

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Pro | $14.00 | per month |
| Personal Pro | $139.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is EARLY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorkTime or EARLY?

EARLY is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while EARLY averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or EARLY have ads?

EARLY shows ads; WorkTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, WorkTime or EARLY?

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and EARLY every 4 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 25, 2026 and EARLY on June 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*