TimeRecorder Task vs WorkingHours
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
TimeRecorder Task ships an update every 8 months, WorkingHours fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeRecorder Task | WorkingHours |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (346 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 91.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 346 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ricky Kleinhempel | Timo Partl |
Customer experience
TimeRecorder Task
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In-app purchases
TimeRecorder Task
No in-app purchases
WorkingHours
- Pro version (iOS)$9.99
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