# EARLY vs ScrumChat

The clearest difference is rating: ScrumChat at 5.0 against EARLY's 4.5. ScrumChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). EARLY's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EARLY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. ScrumChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScrumChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EARLY has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EARLY ships an update every 4 weeks, ScrumChat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EARLY | ScrumChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-time-tracking/id1215214688/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrumchat/id6757682175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Timeular GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138077229) | [BRIAN RUSSEL STRODTBECK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858641888) |

## 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


### ScrumChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrumchat/id6757682175)

This app streamlines rugby team management by offering features like event scheduling, real-time communication, RSVP tracking, and task assignment. It provides a centralized platform for coaches and players to stay organized and connected.

**Highlights:** Team roster management, Event scheduling and RSVP tracking, Real-time team chat and announcements, Polls and voting for team decisions, Task assignment and tracking, Media sharing and gallery, Player profile and stats tracking, Game countdown and news feed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EARLY free?

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

### Is ScrumChat free?

ScrumChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ScrumChat is rated higher. EARLY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while ScrumChat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EARLY or ScrumChat have ads?

EARLY shows ads; ScrumChat does not.

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

EARLY ships an update every 4 weeks, and ScrumChat every 5 days. Most recently, EARLY was updated on October 5, 2026 and ScrumChat on September 30, 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.*