# Atto vs WorkHours

Atto and WorkHours both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of WorkHours's written reviews are positive against 52% of Atto's. WorkHours also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Atto's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month and WorkHours sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Atto against 4.7 for WorkHours. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Atto's written reviews are positive against 85% of WorkHours's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atto | WorkHours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atto-time-tracking-and-shifts/id1132847984/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workhours-time-clock-tracker/id1435481677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Specta Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217499064) | [DEVAPPS d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322409543) |

## What reviewers say

### Atto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atto-time-tracking-and-shifts/id1132847984)

This app helps businesses with field teams track employee hours and locations accurately. It automates timesheets, simplifies payroll, and allows for easy shift scheduling and team communication, saving businesses time and reducing errors.

**Highlights:** GPS Time Clock with location verification, Automated Timesheet generation, Employee Shift Scheduling, One-Click Payroll Processing, Mileage Tracking, Team Chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly User | $9.95 | per month |
| Annual User | $94.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- ⏱️ Helpful time tracking features
- 💻 Useful for managing employees
- 🗓️ Provides weekly time reports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Mandatory location tracking
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 📞 Lack of customer support
- 🔄 Difficulty canceling subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Clock-in/clock-out issues
- Inconsistent time reporting
- Syncing and login problems
- Unexpected app behavior
- Unreliable location tracking

**Requested features**

- Add hourly wage calculation
- Improve manual time entry process
- Provide more flexible pricing options
- Implement better privacy controls
- Develop a more user-friendly interface


### WorkHours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workhours-time-clock-tracker/id1435481677)

Easily track your working hours, overtimes, and earnings with this intuitive time tracker. Features include automatic overtime calculations, reminder notifications, and detailed reports. Sync data across devices and back it up to the cloud for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Record work time using timers, Track earnings and overtime, Reminder notifications, Cross-device synchronization, Cloud backup, Built-in reports, Export data to PDF, CSV, Text

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $18.49 | per year |
| 1 Year subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Personal to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to WorkHours Personal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to WorkHours Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💰 Helps with billing and invoicing
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🗓️ Useful for tracking multiple jobs/projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription after free trial
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access past entries
- 🕰️ Lacks flexibility in time entry (e.g. typing vs scrolling)
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔀 Issues with syncing/consistency across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Entries sometimes disappear or get duplicated
- Calculation errors in reported hours and earnings

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark jobs as paid
- Implement calendar view for better visualization
- Allow adding expenses and mileage
- Provide more flexible overtime/pay rate options
- Enable batch/recurring time entry for regular schedules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atto free?

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

### Is WorkHours free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atto or WorkHours?

WorkHours is rated higher. Atto averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while WorkHours averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Atto or WorkHours have ads?

Neither Atto nor WorkHours shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atto or WorkHours?

Atto ships an update every 2 months, and WorkHours every 2 months. Most recently, Atto was updated on November 1, 2026 and WorkHours on October 29, 2026.

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