# EARLY vs RescueTime

The clearest difference is ads: RescueTime at none against EARLY's shown. EARLY's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EARLY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month and RescueTime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EARLY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EARLY has 148 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of EARLY's written reviews are positive against 21% of RescueTime's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EARLY | RescueTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-time-tracking/id1215214688/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **34.3% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timeular GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138077229) | [RescueTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/860773794) |

## 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


### RescueTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958)

Understand and manage your time automatically. This app helps you block distractions, track activities on your mobile and desktop, and set productivity goals. Gain insights into your workday and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking, Distraction blocking (Focus Sessions), Activity categorization, Task timers, Offline activity logging, Home screen widgets, Productivity goals and alerts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Solo+ Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Solo Yearly | $84.00 | per year |
| Solo+ Yearly | $143.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EARLY free?

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

### Is RescueTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EARLY or RescueTime?

EARLY is rated higher. EARLY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while RescueTime averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do EARLY or RescueTime have ads?

EARLY shows ads; RescueTime does not.

### Which is updated more often, EARLY or RescueTime?

EARLY ships an update every 4 weeks, and RescueTime every 4 weeks. Most recently, EARLY was updated on October 25, 2026 and RescueTime on October 25, 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.*