# TimeCalc vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Hours Tracker at none against TimeCalc's shown. Hours Tracker also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 89) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). TimeCalc's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 65%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 81K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of TimeCalc's written reviews are positive against 65% of Hours Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, Hours Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeCalc | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc-time-calculator/id1369060155/reviews) | **[4.7 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 89 | **81K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ha Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369060154) | [Appostrophe AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131060116) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecalc-time-calculator/id1369060155)

This app accurately calculates time-related tasks, including working hours, durations between dates, and age. It offers a user-friendly interface with dark mode and offline functionality, allowing for easy time management for work and personal life.

**Highlights:** Calculate working hours, Calculate time between two points, Add and subtract time, Calculate age, Convert time units, Export calculations to PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription 3 month | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium subscription 1 year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily log your work hours by entering start and end times. Calculate daily and weekly totals, including pay based on your hourly salary. Export your time sheets for record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Log start and end times, Deduct break times, Calculate daily and weekly work hours, Calculate total pay, Export time sheets (Excel/CSV), Set log reminders, Use local currency

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient to track hours
- 📊 Calculates pay based on hours
- 🆓 Free and ad-free app
- 🤖 Simple and straightforward to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Can't input multiple shifts in a day
- 🕰️ Doesn't account for breaks or overtime
- 🐛 Issues with data being overwritten or duplicated
- 🕰️ Can't customize work week start day

**Reported bugs**

- Hours from previous weeks being overwritten
- Inability to access future weeks
- Time input issues (e.g., can't set AM/PM times)

**Requested features**

- Add option to input break times
- Implement overtime pay calculation
- Allow customizable work week start day
- Add notes/comments for each day's entries
- Provide ability to set default pay rate


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeCalc free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeCalc or Hours Tracker?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. TimeCalc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 81K ratings.

### Do TimeCalc or Hours Tracker have ads?

TimeCalc shows ads; Hours Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeCalc or Hours Tracker?

TimeCalc ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hours Tracker weekly. Most recently, TimeCalc was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hours Tracker 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.*