Comparison

WorkTime vs Chronix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WorkTime

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
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TRACKING WORK SHIFTS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. WorkTime is the shift calendar trusted by over 1,000,000 workers. Set your shift times, see them all at a glance, set alerts, add up your hours, and share your schedule. Do you work rotating shifts, irregular hours, or random days? WorkTime tracks your entire work schedule on one clean calendar. Enter shifts with just two taps. See your whole month at a glance. No more scribbling shifts on scraps of paper. FEATURES • See all your shifts at a single glance on a unique time-display calendar • Enter shift start times with just two taps • Add shifts quickly from your Recent Shifts list • Add notes and reminders to any day • Share your schedule via email or save it as a photo • Share multiple months at once PREMIUM FEATURES • Add unlimited jobs • Track hours worked and wages with the Hours Calculator • Set alerts to remind you before an upcoming shift • Ad-free interface • Sync to your phone's calendar SET AND NEVER FORGET. Set reminders based on how much time you need to get ready. WorkTime alerts you before every shift so you never miss one. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS. Whether you're a nurse, barista, bartender, warehouse worker, retail associate, or anyone who works shifts — WorkTime is built for you. Subscription pricing and terms: WorkTime offers auto-renewing subscription options. Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your App Store account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your device's Settings > Subscriptions. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/

About

Chronix

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Track your time, maximise your earnings, and stay on top of your freelance projects with Chronix - the elegant time tracking app designed for professionals. SIMPLE TIME TRACKING • Start and stop timers with a single click • Organise time entries by project • Add notes to your time entries • View your daily and weekly summaries at a glance • Beautiful visualisation of your time with colour-coded calendar view SMART EARNINGS MANAGEMENT • Set hourly rates per project • Track paid and unpaid time entries • Multiple currency support with automatic conversion • Clear overview of total earnings and unpaid amounts • Export your time and financial data for analysis DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Support for unlimited projects • Quick launcher for fast project switching • Smart notifications for unpaid time entries • Secure your data with Face ID/Touch ID • iCloud sync across all your devices • Beautiful, native UI for both iOS and macOS STAY ORGANISED • Archive completed projects • Sort projects by recent activity, client name, or total hours • Detailed project summaries with earnings breakdown • Customisable project colours for easy identification • Group time entries by day and week Perfect for freelancers, consultants, and professionals who need to track billable hours and manage project earnings efficiently. Download Chronix today and take control of your time and earnings! ** Some features require a premium subscription. ** Privacy: https://@https://karlkoch.me/chronix/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WorkTime4 screens
Chronix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chronix at weekly against WorkTime's every 3 weeks. WorkTime's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Chronix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Chronix weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WorkTime versus Chronix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkTimeChronix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToto Ventures Inc.Karl Koch

Bugs and requests

WorkTime

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Chronix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

WorkTime

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • WorkTime Pro: One Week14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager14 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker$29.996 Months
  • WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Work Calendar & Shift Schedule$3.99
3 purchases

Chronix

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is WorkTime free?
WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chronix free?
Chronix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WorkTime or Chronix have ads?
Neither WorkTime nor Chronix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkTime or Chronix?
WorkTime ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chronix weekly. Most recently, WorkTime was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chronix on May 16, 2026.

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