# Planningify vs Work Log

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Work Log at 4.5K against Planningify's 20. Work Log also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 60%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Planningify's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planningify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Work Log holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 4.5K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Planningify's written reviews are positive against 82% of Work Log's.

Planningify ships an update monthly, Work Log every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planningify | Work Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planningify-work-timesheet/id1173642542/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Thil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018837359) | [AR Productions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578126962) |

## What reviewers say

### Planningify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planningify-work-timesheet/id1173642542)

Easily track your work hours, overtime, and breaks with this intuitive timesheet app. Generate printable PDF reports and export your data to spreadsheets for payroll or invoicing. Supports various work schedules and job types.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out with one screen, Automatic overtime calculation, Printable PDF timesheets, Export to spreadsheets, Customizable schedules, Dark mode option

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free version (1 year) | $3.99 | per year |
| Full version (1 year) | $5.99 | per year |


### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960)

Easily log your work shifts, track hours, and calculate earnings. This app offers detailed features for overtime, tips, expenses, and more, with customizable settings and flexible reporting. Upgrade to remove ads and unlock unlimited jobs.

**Highlights:** Track hours, expenses, tips, and mileage, Automatic break deduction, Overtime and premium hour tracking, Customizable pay periods, Manual or automatic time entry, Detailed notes section

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work Log Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Work Log Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient time tracking
- 💰 Helpful for pay calculations
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🧠 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- ⏱️ Inconsistent date/time display
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🧠 Confusing pay period settings

**Reported bugs**

- Input times changing automatically
- White screen on app launch
- Shifts disappearing from history
- 24-hour clock mode not disabling
- Subscription not transferring to new device

**Requested features**

- Add ability to duplicate/repeat shifts
- Include job/client name tagging
- Implement overtime pay calculations
- Provide currency options beyond USD
- Enable syncing across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planningify free?

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

### Is Work Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planningify or Work Log?

Work Log is rated higher. Planningify averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Work Log averages 4.8 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Planningify or Work Log have ads?

Both Planningify and Work Log show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planningify or Work Log?

Planningify ships an update monthly, and Work Log every 10 days. Most recently, Planningify was updated on October 24, 2026 and Work Log on October 24, 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.*