# aTimeLogger vs SimpleTimeLogger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleTimeLogger at none against aTimeLogger's 11. SimpleTimeLogger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). aTimeLogger's advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SimpleTimeLogger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aTimeLogger has 303 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

aTimeLogger ships an update fortnightly, SimpleTimeLogger weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aTimeLogger | SimpleTimeLogger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletimelogger/id6630386981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) | [Tobias Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762448030) |

## 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


### SimpleTimeLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletimelogger/id6630386981)

Effortlessly track your work hours with a clean interface. Log time quickly, manage projects and tags, set targets, and monitor your work-life balance. Includes vacation tracking and insightful statistics.

**Highlights:** Quick duration logging, Project and tag management, Target hour setting, Vacation and absence tracking, Detailed statistics and insights, Home screen quick actions, Siri Shortcuts integration

**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 SimpleTimeLogger free?

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

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

SimpleTimeLogger is rated higher. aTimeLogger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while SimpleTimeLogger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do aTimeLogger or SimpleTimeLogger have ads?

Neither aTimeLogger nor SimpleTimeLogger shows ads.

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

aTimeLogger ships an update fortnightly, and SimpleTimeLogger weekly. Most recently, aTimeLogger was updated on October 20, 2026 and SimpleTimeLogger on September 22, 2026.

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