# aTimeLogger vs Calflow

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calflow at free with in-app purchases against aTimeLogger's subscription. Calflow also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aTimeLogger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Calflow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calflow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 313 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of aTimeLogger's written reviews are positive against 89% of Calflow's.

aTimeLogger ships an update every 3 weeks, Calflow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aTimeLogger | Calflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819/reviews) | **[4.9 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **313** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) | [Kyovan Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712594394) |

## What reviewers say

### aTimeLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819)

Effortlessly track your daily activities with a single touch. Gain insights into how you spend your time through detailed daily, weekly, and monthly statistics presented in graphs and charts. Optimize your schedule and manage your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Single touch time tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly statistics, Graphs and charts, Pause/resume activities, Pomodoro timer, Reports in CSV and HTML, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month Auto-Renewable | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months Renewable | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 1 Year Auto-Renewable | $44.99 | per year |
| (Archived) Standard | $5.99 | one-time |
| (Archive) Standard to Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Without Sync | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard to Premium No Sync | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium 2 Years | $9.99 | one-time |
| (Archived) Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Without Sync | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💡 Customizable activities and goals
- 🔍 Detailed reporting and analytics
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
- 💰 Premium subscription required for some features
- 🎨 Limited customization options in free version
- 🕰️ Difficulty remembering to stop/start timers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent time tracking across devices
- Pomodoro timer not functioning as expected
- Issues with custom activity icons not displaying

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved widget functionality
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Ability to run multiple timers concurrently


### Calflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188)

This app integrates with your existing iOS Reminders and Calendars to help you track how you spend your time. It offers features for daily planning, time tracking, and goal setting, providing insights into your productivity within the Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** 2-way sync with iOS Reminders & Calendar, Time tracking for reminders and events, Time distribution insights, Powerful tag system for filtering, Goal and habit tracking, Apple Health and app usage sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $12.99 | per year |
| One-time  purchase | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Excellent time tracking with automatic logging
- 📱 Seamless cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch)
- 📅 Perfect integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
- 🎯 Comprehensive goal-setting and insights features
- 🧩 Simple, intuitive user interface with low friction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer synchronization issues across devices
- 🐛 Confusing insights calculation (double-counting existing calendar events)
- 🐛 Apple Watch complications not fully functional
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📱 iPad lacks some features available on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't sync across devices (iPhone to iPad/Mac)
- Live Activity not showing on iPad when timer active
- Apple Watch timers not accessible on other devices
- Widget display showing only black and white screen
- Insights double-counting time on existing calendar events

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Mac menu bar timer widget
- Multiple simultaneous timers on iPhone
- Larger font size options
- Ability to copy and paste calendar events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aTimeLogger free?

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

### Is Calflow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aTimeLogger or Calflow?

Calflow is rated higher. aTimeLogger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 313 ratings, while Calflow averages 4.9 from 131 ratings.

### Do aTimeLogger or Calflow have ads?

Neither aTimeLogger nor Calflow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aTimeLogger or Calflow?

aTimeLogger ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calflow every 10 days. Most recently, aTimeLogger was updated on November 2, 2026 and Calflow on November 4, 2026.

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