Comparison

TimeRecorder Task vs WorkingHours

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimeRecorder Task

Easily track time spent on multiple projects and tasks with a single click. Export your booking data to CSV for analysis or archiving in programs like Excel. The app offers unlimited projects and tasks, with optional reminders for open bookings.

Highlights
  • Unlimited projects and tasks
  • One-click start/end booking
  • Efficient task management
  • CSV export for analysis
  • Optional booking reminders
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With TimeRecorder it is easy to track the times you spend in one or more projects. Create tasks as many as you want. You will find them, clearly represented, on the start screen. Starting and ending of one booking could be made with just one click on the task. This will minimize the operation time and gives you more time for the essential - your work. Do you want to record your travel times, do you have to distinguish between active and passive travel activity? No problem: Create so many tasks as you want. There are no restrictions to the number of tasks. Exporting The export works imaginable easy. Your data will be transferred to your PC or Macintosh via email directly from the app. You don't have to leave the app to do so. Export your bookings to evaluate or archive them with programs like SAP, Excel or iCalc. Features No restriction to the number of projects Efficiently handling Easy adding and editing of bookings Export to your HR-system, Excel or similar as CSV-file Optional reminder for open bookings

About

WorkingHours

Effortlessly log, organize, and analyze your work hours. This app helps freelancers, hourly workers, and employees manage their time with features like task assignment, data export, and calendar integration. Enjoy a productive workflow with optional Pomodoro technique reminders.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform time tracking with cloud sync
  • Start/pause/stop work time via widget or notification
  • Edit work units and assign tasks/tags
  • Export data as Excel, CSV, or PDF
  • Auto-start/stop with GPS geofencing
  • Analyze time and earnings with graphs
  • Calendar integration for appointments
Features
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Track work time, keep accurate timesheets, and prepare billable records without a subscription. WorkingHours is a personal time tracker for freelancers, hourly workers, employees, contractors, consultants, and anyone who wants a clear record of their workday. Start the timer when work begins, pause and resume for breaks, then stop when you are done. Breaks can be subtracted automatically. If you forget to track something, add or edit entries manually and correct the details later. Sessions that cross midnight can be split automatically. Keep your hours organized and useful. • Assign time to tasks or projects • Add tags, notes, and descriptions • Automatically apply tags to projects or new entries • Track overtime, hourly rates, earnings, and fixed fees • Adjust time or earnings with flexible tag rules • Search and filter entries quickly Understand where your time goes with charts and visual reports. Switch between duration and revenue to review work patterns, check billable hours, or prepare records for clients and managers. Export timesheet data in the format you need. • Export to Excel or CSV • Choose which columns to include • Group records by day, week, month, task, or tag • Create PDF invoices from tracked data with SubTotal Capture time with less friction using widgets, notifications, NFC tags, and Apple Watch timer controls. Geofencing can detect workplace arrivals and departures, while Pomodoro focus sessions help structure concentrated work. You can also use Apple Shortcuts and view or import appointments from your calendar or Outlook. Optional sync keeps your work available across supported phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop versions. It uses your own iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or WebDAV storage, so no WorkingHours account or registration is required. WorkingHours is free to use, and Pro features can be tested with a 7-day trial. Pro is a one-time purchase linked to your Apple ID that unlocks Pro for iOS/iPadOS; a separate purchase may be required on other platforms.

Screenshots

TimeRecorder Task4 screens
WorkingHours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WorkingHours at Free against TimeRecorder Task's $1.99. WorkingHours also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). TimeRecorder Task's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WorkingHours is free to download; TimeRecorder Task costs $1.99 up front. WorkingHours sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeRecorder Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WorkingHours holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkingHours has 346 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TimeRecorder Task's written reviews are positive against 91% of WorkingHours's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeRecorder Task ships an update every 8 months, WorkingHours fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TimeRecorder Task versus WorkingHours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeRecorder TaskWorkingHours
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (346 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews91.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2346 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicky KleinhempelTimo Partl

Customer experience

TimeRecorder Task

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

WorkingHours

All ratings346 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

In-app purchases

None

TimeRecorder Task

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WorkingHours

One-time1
  • Pro version (iOS)$9.99

Questions

Is TimeRecorder Task free?
TimeRecorder Task costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorkingHours free?
WorkingHours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeRecorder Task or WorkingHours?
WorkingHours is rated higher. TimeRecorder Task averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WorkingHours averages 4.8 from 346 ratings.
Do TimeRecorder Task or WorkingHours have ads?
Neither TimeRecorder Task nor WorkingHours shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeRecorder Task or WorkingHours?
TimeRecorder Task ships an update every 8 months, and WorkingHours fortnightly. Most recently, TimeRecorder Task was updated on June 1, 2026 and WorkingHours on September 24, 2026.

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