# aTimeLogger vs Start

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start at none against aTimeLogger's 11. Start also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). aTimeLogger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aTimeLogger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aTimeLogger has 312 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of aTimeLogger's written reviews are positive against 67% of Start's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

aTimeLogger ships an update every 3 weeks, Start every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aTimeLogger | Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-end-easy-time-tracking/id6475585462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 127 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) | [BeomSeok Chae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700582145) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Lifetime Access | $119.00 | 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


### Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-end-easy-time-tracking/id6475585462)

Easily track elapsed and remaining time for daily tasks. Register time entries with start and end reservations, receive notifications, and categorize activities. Visualize ongoing tracks and search past records to improve life quality.

**Highlights:** Time tracking registration, Ongoing track visualization, End reservation and push notifications, Category classification, Search past records

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aTimeLogger free?

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

### Is Start free?

Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Start is rated higher. aTimeLogger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Start averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do aTimeLogger or Start have ads?

Start shows ads; aTimeLogger does not.

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

aTimeLogger ships an update every 3 weeks, and Start every 6 months. Most recently, aTimeLogger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Start on October 24, 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.*