# P vs Hours X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours X at 82% against P's 29%. Hours X also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (513 vs 10). P's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. P sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hours X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours X has 513 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of P's written reviews are positive against 82% of Hours X's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | P | Hours X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p-time-recv2/id1180733951/reviews) | **[4.6 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-x-clock-in-work-time/id1466196878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **513** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manabu Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/322674215) | [Amogh Joshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360257372) |

## What reviewers say

### P

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/p-time-recv2/id1180733951)

Manage hourly wage shift work with this app. Easily track work and leave times, register multiple workplaces, and view aggregated payroll data. Export reports and manage notes, expenses, and paid time off.

**Highlights:** Hourly wage shift work time management, Work and leave time tracking, Multiple workplace profiles, Flexible aggregation periods, CSV data export, Notes and expense tracking, Paid time off management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Release of record limit | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hours X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-x-clock-in-work-time/id1466196878)

Effortlessly track your work hours and calculate your earnings with this intuitive time tracking app. It offers easy clock-in/out, manual entry, automatic calculations for regular pay, overtime, taxes, and deductions. Manage your time entries in a comprehensive timesheet with notes and exportable data.

**Highlights:** One-tap clock in/out, Manual time entry, Automatic earnings calculation, Overtime and tax calculation, Timesheet management, CSV export, Break scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hours X Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Hours X Pro Yearly 50% OFF | $9.99 | per year |
| Hours X Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Hours X Pro. | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking work hours
- 👍 Straightforward and simple interface
- 👍 Useful for calculating pay
- 👍 Good for managing multiple jobs/clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate time tracking in some cases
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version, requires paid subscription
- 🕰️ Issues with setting pay period start/end dates
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the available features

**Reported bugs**

- Time entries not calculating correctly
- App crashing when trying to add new entries
- Overlapping time entries not being detected properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize pay period start/end days
- Implement alphabetical sorting or search for jobs/clients
- Include option to track tips or non-hourly pay
- Provide more customization options for the interface
- Develop an Apple Watch app for easier time tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is P free?

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

### Is Hours X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, P or Hours X?

Hours X is rated higher. P averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Hours X averages 4.6 from 513 ratings.

### Do P or Hours X have ads?

Hours X shows ads; P does not.

### Which is updated more often, P or Hours X?

P ships an update every 2 months, and Hours X every 2 months. Most recently, P was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hours X on October 24, 2026.

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