# EARLY vs Timesheet IO

The clearest difference is ads: Timesheet IO at none against EARLY's shown. Timesheet IO also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 34%). EARLY's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EARLY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month and Timesheet IO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EARLY against 4.5 for Timesheet IO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of EARLY's written reviews are positive against 54% of Timesheet IO's.

EARLY ships an update every 4 weeks, Timesheet IO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EARLY | Timesheet IO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-time-tracking/id1215214688/reviews) | **[4.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-io-time-tracker/id1488208261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 99 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Timeular GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138077229) | [Timesheet - Mobile Time Tracking OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488208260) |

## What reviewers say

### EARLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-time-tracking/id1215214688)

This app offers a streamlined approach to time tracking, helping users understand how they spend their hours. It provides insightful reports and customizable features to boost productivity and improve work-life balance.

**Highlights:** One-tap time tracking, Real-time productivity data, Customizable reports and charts, Easy entry editing, Cross-device synchronization, Calendar view for reviews, Integrations with popular tools

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Pro | $14.00 | per month |
| Personal Pro | $139.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept and idea
- 👍 Easy to use and clean interface
- 🔄 Seamless syncing between devices
- 📊 Good for insights and data
- ✨ Nice design and visualizations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Frequent logouts
- 💸 Expensive subscription/device
- 👎 Poor user experience (UX)

**Reported bugs**

- Login flow bugs (user does not exist/already exists)
- App logs out frequently
- App disconnects from internet
- Inputting entries via iOS app is difficult
- Stuck during setup

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets
- Dark mode
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable colors
- Set and manage goals


### Timesheet IO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-io-time-tracker/id1488208261)

Effortlessly track your work hours, projects, and breaks with this intuitive time tracking application. Generate detailed reports, manage billable hours, and simplify invoicing. Offers smart reminders and export options to enhance productivity and financial organization.

**Highlights:** One-tap time tracking, Timesheets for projects and tasks, Track billable hours and breaks, Expense tracking, Detailed reports and statistics, Export to Excel and CSV, Smart break reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timesheet Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Timesheet Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Donate a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- ✅ Tracks time accurately
- 🔄 Syncs across devices (Android/Apple/Browser)
- 💼 Great for contractors and freelance consultants
- 📊 Provides useful reports (Excel readable)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App disappears from phone, data loss
- 🐌 App extremely slow and annoying
- 🐛 Settings do not save (24hr time, km, rounding)
- 🐛 Location-based automation inconsistent
- 🐛 Cannot set task status after update

**Reported bugs**

- App disappears from phone, data loss
- Settings do not save (24hr time, km, rounding)
- Location-based automation inconsistent
- Cannot set task status after update
- App becomes completely unusable after updates

**Requested features**

- Guest mode for testing
- Ability to value amount field independently of hourly rate (for fixed fees)
- Yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly statistics view
- Dark mode implementation
- Ability to add bonus pay or salary for non-hourly projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EARLY free?

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

### Is Timesheet IO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EARLY or Timesheet IO?

Timesheet IO is rated higher. EARLY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Timesheet IO averages 4.5 from 99 ratings.

### Do EARLY or Timesheet IO have ads?

EARLY shows ads; Timesheet IO does not.

### Which is updated more often, EARLY or Timesheet IO?

EARLY ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timesheet IO fortnightly. Most recently, EARLY was updated on November 6, 2026 and Timesheet IO on November 3, 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.*