# aTimeLogger vs SimpleTime

The clearest difference is monetization model: SimpleTime at free against aTimeLogger's subscription. SimpleTime also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). aTimeLogger's advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and SimpleTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleTime 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of aTimeLogger's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleTime's.

aTimeLogger ships an update fortnightly, SimpleTime every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aTimeLogger | SimpleTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletime-time-tracker/id6755532037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) | [Luca Efinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854421921) |

## 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


### SimpleTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletime-time-tracker/id6755532037)

Effortlessly track your daily activities, from work and studies to personal projects. Organize tasks, view your day at a glance, and gain insights with automatic statistics. Securely back up your data and export it for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Instant time tracking, Structured tasks and subtasks, Daily view and timeline, Automatic statistics and charts, iCloud backup, CSV export, Private and secure data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleTime Pro – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SimpleTime Pro – Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| SimpleTime Pro – Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aTimeLogger free?

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

### Is SimpleTime free?

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

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

SimpleTime is rated higher. aTimeLogger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while SimpleTime averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do aTimeLogger or SimpleTime have ads?

Neither aTimeLogger nor SimpleTime shows ads.

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

aTimeLogger ships an update fortnightly, and SimpleTime every 5 days. Most recently, aTimeLogger was updated on October 16, 2026 and SimpleTime on October 16, 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.*