# Hours Tracker vs Vivitar Mobile Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours Tracker at 66% against Vivitar Mobile Reader's 12%. Hours Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Vivitar Mobile Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Vivitar Mobile Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 81K ratings behind it against 826, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 12% of Vivitar Mobile Reader's.

Hours Tracker ships an update weekly, Vivitar Mobile Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Vivitar Mobile Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377/reviews)** | [1.7 (826 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-mobile-reader/id1502012385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 826 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | #189 |
| Size | 21 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appostrophe AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131060116) | [振峰 皮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479286012) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### Vivitar Mobile Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-mobile-reader/id1502012385)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage and view media files like photos, videos, and music from your connected device. Organize, share, and play content with features like slideshows and music playback controls. Supports various document formats for comprehensive file management.

**Highlights:** Media thumbnail display, List/thumbnail view, File sharing, Copy/cut/delete/create/rename files, Slideshow mode for photos, Music playback with artwork, Document format support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as expected
- 📷 Helpful for transferring photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💾 Unable to transfer certain file types (e.g., RAW images)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when inserting SD card
- Photos/videos not showing up in app
- Corrupted data after transfers

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer files in bulk
- Support for more file types
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is Vivitar Mobile Reader free?

Vivitar Mobile Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Vivitar Mobile Reader averages 1.7 from 826 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Vivitar Mobile Reader have ads?

Neither Hours Tracker nor Vivitar Mobile Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

Hours Tracker ships an update weekly, and Vivitar Mobile Reader every 4 months. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Vivitar Mobile Reader on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hours Tracker or Vivitar Mobile Reader?

Hours Tracker currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and Vivitar Mobile Reader at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*