# Toolr vs Time Squared

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Squared at 89% against Toolr's 46%. Time Squared also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). Toolr's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Toolr sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Time Squared sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Squared holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Squared has 2.4K ratings behind it against 358, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Toolr's written reviews are positive against 89% of Time Squared's.

Toolr ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Squared every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Toolr | Time Squared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolr-work-time-clock-tracker/id1186041453/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 358 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 61 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toolr, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373082619) | [TSQ Publishing Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543452557) |

## What reviewers say

### Toolr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolr-work-time-clock-tracker/id1186041453)

Effortlessly track work hours and eliminate paper timesheets. This intuitive application offers a quick setup and provides valuable insights into time saved and money earned for businesses. Enjoy 24/7 customer support to ensure a smooth experience.

**Highlights:** Easy setup, No paper timesheets, Hours calculator, Time tracking, Cost savings, 24/7 customer support

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync Service | $9.99 | per month |
| Sync Service | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter 5 Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus 5 Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Starter 10 Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Starter 15 Monthly | $47.49 | per month |
| Plus 10 Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Starter 30 Monthly | $84.99 | per month |
| Plus 15 Monthly | $94.99 | per month |
| Starter 5 Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Starter 50 Monthly | $134.99 | per month |
| Plus 30 Monthly | $169.99 | per month |
| Plus 5 Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Starter 10 Annual | $349.99 | per year |
| Starter 15 Annual | $474.99 | per year |
| Starter 30 Annual | $849.99 | per year |
| Plus 15 Annual | $949.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great foundation for an app
- 👍 Easy to use for employees
- 👍 Good for tracking hours
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Works great for side jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Not a free app, hidden subscription
- 😞 Billed after cancellation
- 😞 Scummy practice, pulls access without warning
- 😞 Unreliable and clunky, sync issues
- 😞 Terrible app, full of bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Setup process has writing over buttons
- Sync issues, punches not registered
- App doesn't add hours correctly
- App overwrites current time and reporting
- App makes it impossible to edit hours

**Requested features**

- Limited free access version
- Clear mention of subscription before hiding info
- Set cost for individual users
- Cater to more than just Apple devices
- Customization for specific businesses


### Time Squared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app helps businesses and individuals accurately track work hours, manage projects, and collect data for payroll and invoices. It offers features like GPS location tracking, job management, crew supervision, and detailed reporting for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Accurate time tracking with GPS, Job and project management, Crew management and monitoring, Insightful dashboard and reporting, Timesheet creation and export, Payroll data collection, Expense and invoice data generation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly Sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ tier 0 monthly sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Legacy sub - monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Company (tier 1) monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Individual Annual Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ tier 0 annual sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ legacy tier 0 monthly sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ company tier-1 annual sub | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 🚀 Straightforward and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Lack of calendar or schedule view
- 💡 Missing holiday pay or overtime features
- 🐛 Issues with data loss or syncing
- 💡 Desire for more advanced reporting or analytics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync issues
- Inability to edit past entries

**Requested features**

- Add calendar or schedule view
- Implement holiday pay and overtime features
- Improve data backup and sync functionality
- Provide more advanced reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Toolr free?

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

### Is Time Squared free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Toolr or Time Squared?

Time Squared is rated higher. Toolr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Time Squared averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Toolr or Time Squared have ads?

Neither Toolr nor Time Squared shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Toolr or Time Squared?

Toolr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Squared every 3 weeks. Most recently, Toolr was updated on September 9, 2026 and Time Squared on September 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.*