Comparison

WorkingHours vs Work Log

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

Work Log

Effortlessly track your work hours with a simple tap. This app calculates your earnings instantly and allows you to export detailed timesheets. It prioritizes user privacy with no signup or data tracking required.

Highlights
  • One-tap shift tracking
  • Automatic pay calculation
  • Clean work history view
  • Exportable timesheets
  • Private data storage
  • Home screen widget (Pro)
Features
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Track your work hours in seconds. No signup, no ads, no hassle. Just tap to start your shift, see your pay calculated instantly, and export timesheets when you need them. Built for hourly workers, freelancers, and contractors who need a reliable way to log shifts without the complexity. Open the app, tap start, tap stop. That's it. * One-Tap Shift Tracking Start and stop shifts instantly. Add shifts manually if you forgot to clock in. Edit start times, end times, and breaks anytime. Your totals update automatically. * Automatic Pay Calculation Enter your hourly rate once. Work Log calculates your daily, weekly, and monthly earnings as you log shifts. Supports both hourly and fixed pay. * Clean Work History View your shifts by week or month. See exactly when you worked and what you earned. No clutter, no confusion. * Export for Payroll or Taxes Generate CSV reports to share with your employer, accountant, or clients. Choose custom date ranges to export exactly what you need. * Your Data Stays Private No account required. No tracking. Everything stays on your device. You own your data. * Upgrade to Pro Unlock multiple jobs, custom date range exports, and the Home Screen Widget. Start or stop shifts right from your Home Screen without opening the app. Cancel anytime. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/kinhub/home Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WorkingHours4 screens
Work Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WorkingHours at 352 against Work Log's 5. WorkingHours also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.2). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Work Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkingHours has 352 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WorkingHours ships an update fortnightly, Work Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WorkingHours versus Work Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkingHoursWork Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (352 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings352 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlZeus Innovations LLC

Customer experience

WorkingHours

All ratings352 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

Work Log

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WorkingHours

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

Work Log

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly.7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual.7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is WorkingHours free?
WorkingHours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Work Log free?
Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WorkingHours or Work Log?
WorkingHours and Work Log are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 352 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do WorkingHours or Work Log have ads?
Neither WorkingHours nor Work Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WorkingHours or Work Log?
WorkingHours ships an update fortnightly, and Work Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, WorkingHours was updated on October 15, 2026 and Work Log on October 11, 2026.

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