# WorkTime vs Stella

The clearest difference is ads: WorkTime at none against Stella's shown. WorkTime also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 26) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Stella's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Stella sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of WorkTime's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stella's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTime | Stella |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-work-hours-tracker/id6443460937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [Jordan Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041851744) |

## 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


### Stella

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stella-work-hours-tracker/id6443460937)

Easily log your work hours with a simple timer. Track time spent on specific tasks, view daily summaries, and analyze session breakdowns. Offers features like color-coding, memos, and home screen widgets for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Task-based time tracking, Session breakdown with memos, Daily and total hour calculation, Color-coded tasks, Home screen widgets, Dark mode support, Manual time input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stella Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Stella Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Stella Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Is Stella free?

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

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

WorkTime is rated higher. WorkTime averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Stella averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do WorkTime or Stella have ads?

Stella shows ads; WorkTime does not.

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

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stella every 3 weeks. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stella on September 19, 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.*