# Hours X vs Work Counter

Hours X and Work Counter both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Hours X's written reviews are positive against 45% of Work Counter's. Hours X also leads on ratings volume (505 vs 53) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). Work Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours X sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Work Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Work Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours X has 505 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Hours X's written reviews are positive against 45% of Work Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hours X ships an update every 2 months, Work Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours X | Work Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-x-clock-in-work-time/id1466196878/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-counter-hours-tracker/id1501962120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amogh Joshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360257372) | [Youri Berentsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501962119) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-x-clock-in-work-time/id1466196878)

Effortlessly track your work hours and calculate your earnings with this intuitive time tracking app. It offers easy clock-in/out, manual entry, automatic calculations for regular pay, overtime, taxes, and deductions. Manage your time entries in a comprehensive timesheet with notes and exportable data.

**Highlights:** One-tap clock in/out, Manual time entry, Automatic earnings calculation, Overtime and tax calculation, Timesheet management, CSV export, Break scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hours X Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Hours X Pro Yearly 50% OFF | $9.99 | per year |
| Hours X Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Hours X Pro. | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking work hours
- 👍 Straightforward and simple interface
- 👍 Useful for calculating pay
- 👍 Good for managing multiple jobs/clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate time tracking in some cases
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version, requires paid subscription
- 🕰️ Issues with setting pay period start/end dates
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the available features

**Reported bugs**

- Time entries not calculating correctly
- App crashing when trying to add new entries
- Overlapping time entries not being detected properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize pay period start/end days
- Implement alphabetical sorting or search for jobs/clients
- Include option to track tips or non-hourly pay
- Provide more customization options for the interface
- Develop an Apple Watch app for easier time tracking


### Work Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-counter-hours-tracker/id1501962120)

This app helps you track your work hours, overtime, expenses, and earnings. It offers features like quick clock-in/out, manual entry, automatic overtime calculation, and expense tracking. Easily export your data for invoicing and payroll.

**Highlights:** Quick clock in & out, Manual hour entry, Automatic overtime calculation, Track travel expenses, Set custom hourly rates, Export data to PDF, CSV, Excel, Multi-user support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Work Counter Plus | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours X free?

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

### Is Work Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hours X or Work Counter?

Work Counter is rated higher. Hours X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Work Counter averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Hours X or Work Counter have ads?

Hours X shows ads; Work Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours X or Work Counter?

Hours X ships an update every 2 months, and Work Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hours X was updated on September 18, 2026 and Work Counter on September 25, 2026.

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