# Hours Tracker vs Work Log

The clearest difference is ads: Hours Tracker at none against Work Log's shown. Hours Tracker also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 3.9K) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). Work Log's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hours Tracker against 4.8 for Work Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 81K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of Work Log's.

Hours Tracker ships an update weekly, Work Log every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Work Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appostrophe AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131060116) | [AR Productions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578126962) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #162 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


### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960)

Easily log your work shifts, track hours, and calculate earnings. This app offers detailed features for overtime, tips, expenses, and more, with customizable settings and flexible reporting. Upgrade to remove ads and unlock unlimited jobs.

**Highlights:** Track hours, expenses, tips, and mileage, Automatic break deduction, Overtime and premium hour tracking, Customizable pay periods, Manual or automatic time entry, Detailed notes section

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work Log Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Work Log Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient time tracking
- 💰 Helpful for pay calculations
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🧠 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- ⏱️ Inconsistent date/time display
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🧠 Confusing pay period settings

**Reported bugs**

- Input times changing automatically
- White screen on app launch
- Shifts disappearing from history
- 24-hour clock mode not disabling
- Subscription not transferring to new device

**Requested features**

- Add ability to duplicate/repeat shifts
- Include job/client name tagging
- Implement overtime pay calculations
- Provide currency options beyond USD
- Enable syncing across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

Hours Tracker 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, Hours Tracker or Work Log?

Work Log is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while Work Log averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Work Log have ads?

Work Log shows ads; Hours Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Work Log?

Hours Tracker ships an update weekly, and Work Log every 10 days. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Work Log on September 25, 2026.

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