Comparison

WorkingHours vs Timemator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WorkingHours

Effortlessly log, organize, and analyze your work hours. This app helps freelancers, hourly workers, and employees manage their time with features like task assignment, data export, and calendar integration. Enjoy a productive workflow with optional Pomodoro technique reminders.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform time tracking with cloud sync
  • Start/pause/stop work time via widget or notification
  • Edit work units and assign tasks/tags
  • Export data as Excel, CSV, or PDF
  • Auto-start/stop with GPS geofencing
  • Analyze time and earnings with graphs
  • Calendar integration for appointments
Features
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Track work time, keep accurate timesheets, and prepare billable records without a subscription. WorkingHours is a personal time tracker for freelancers, hourly workers, employees, contractors, consultants, and anyone who wants a clear record of their workday. Start the timer when work begins, pause and resume for breaks, then stop when you are done. Breaks can be subtracted automatically. If you forget to track something, add or edit entries manually and correct the details later. Sessions that cross midnight can be split automatically. Keep your hours organized and useful. • Assign time to tasks or projects • Add tags, notes, and descriptions • Automatically apply tags to projects or new entries • Track overtime, hourly rates, earnings, and fixed fees • Adjust time or earnings with flexible tag rules • Search and filter entries quickly Understand where your time goes with charts and visual reports. Switch between duration and revenue to review work patterns, check billable hours, or prepare records for clients and managers. Export timesheet data in the format you need. • Export to Excel or CSV • Choose which columns to include • Group records by day, week, month, task, or tag • Create PDF invoices from tracked data with SubTotal Capture time with less friction using widgets, notifications, NFC tags, and Apple Watch timer controls. Geofencing can detect workplace arrivals and departures, while Pomodoro focus sessions help structure concentrated work. You can also use Apple Shortcuts and view or import appointments from your calendar or Outlook. Optional sync keeps your work available across supported phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop versions. It uses your own iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or WebDAV storage, so no WorkingHours account or registration is required. WorkingHours is free to use, and Pro features can be tested with a 7-day trial. Pro is a one-time purchase linked to your Apple ID that unlocks Pro for iOS/iPadOS; a separate purchase may be required on other platforms.

About

Timemator

Effortlessly track work hours and tasks, organizing them by project or client. Visualize your productivity with insightful reports and automatically calculate revenue based on defined hourly rates. Sync data across devices and work offline.

Highlights
  • Effortless time tracking
  • Organize tasks by project/client
  • Timeline management
  • Insightful productivity reports
  • Automatic revenue calculation
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Welcome to Timemator – the ultimate tool for effortless time tracking and revenue management. EFFORTLESS TIME TRACKING: Simply track your work hours and tasks, organizing them into folders however you like – by project, client, or any other way that suits you. Customize with colors for clarity and organization. EASY TIMELINE MANAGEMENT: Quickly view and manage your recent work sessions on a timeline. Add, edit, or delete sessions with just a few taps, keeping you in control of your time. INSIGHTFUL REPORTING: Gain valuable insights into your productivity with clear and concise reports. See your tracked time in beautiful charts, grouped by tasks and folders, or view detailed session lists. AUTOMATIC REVENUE CALCULATION: Define your hourly rates for tasks and let Timemator do the math. Generate professional PDF reports ready to share with your clients, simplifying your billing process. OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY: Track your time anytime, anywhere – even offline. Stay productive whether you're in the office or on the move. SEAMLESS ICLOUD SYNC: Sync your tasks, folders, and tracked sessions across all your devices effortlessly with iCloud Sync. PRIVACY FIRST: Rest easy knowing your data is safe and secure on your device. Your privacy is our priority. 30-DAY FREE TRIAL: Try all of Timemator's features free for 30 days – no strings attached. WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Share your ideas and suggestions with us at support@timemator.com. We're here to make Timemator work better for you. Take control of your time and revenue with Timemator – download now and simplify your workflow.

Screenshots

WorkingHours4 screens
Timemator4 screens

Verdict

The call

WorkingHours and Timemator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of WorkingHours's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timemator's. WorkingHours also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Timemator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WorkingHours sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timemator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WorkingHours against 4.7 for Timemator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 346 and 169 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of WorkingHours's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timemator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkingHours ships an update fortnightly, Timemator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WorkingHours versus Timemator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkingHoursTimemator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (346 ratings) — better4.7 (169 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better63.2% of reviews
Number of ratings346 — better169
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlCatforce Studio

Customer experience

WorkingHours

All ratings346 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%

Timemator

All ratings169 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WorkingHours

One-time1
  • Pro version (iOS)$9.99
1 purchases

Timemator

One-time1
  • Full License$7.99

Questions

Is WorkingHours free?
WorkingHours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timemator free?
Timemator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WorkingHours or Timemator?
WorkingHours is rated higher. WorkingHours averages 4.8 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Timemator averages 4.7 from 169 ratings.
Do WorkingHours or Timemator have ads?
Neither WorkingHours nor Timemator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkingHours or Timemator?
WorkingHours ships an update fortnightly, and Timemator every 2 months. Most recently, WorkingHours was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timemator on September 21, 2026.

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