Comparison

Hours Tracker vs LabIris

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

Head to head
About

Hours Tracker

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
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Track your work hours with Hours Tracker! Enter your start and end time each day, and calculate your total work hours and pay. At any time, you can export your time sheet as an Excel or CSV file. Weekly time tracking has never been this easy! • Pick any time to start and end the daily entry • Deduct time for breaks • Get an overview of daily work time • Calculate total weekly work time • Enter your hourly salary and calculate total pay • See work and pay history of previous weeks • Export time sheets as Excel or CSV files • Set log reminders for start and end times • Use your local currency And it is all for free!

About

LabIris

Features
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LabIris is the fastest way for scientists to document reagent information. Simply take a photo of a reagent container label and LabIris instantly extracts key fields using advanced AI vision. No more copying catalog numbers and lot numbers by hand — LabIris turns your images into clean, accurate, searchable data for your electronic lab notebook. Lab documentation is mandatory, time-consuming, and error-prone. LabIris eliminates the manual work so you can focus on science. Key Features AI Label Reader Capture a reagent label using your camera or photo library. LabIris automatically reads: • Reagent Name • Manufacturer • Catalog Number • Lot Number • Expiration Date • Quantity / Units • Additional metadata (QC stamps, batch codes, certifications) • Full raw text for traceability Works with curved containers, small bottles, worn labels, or irregular packaging. Standard Mode Single-image quick scanning for clear and easy labels. Advanced Mode (3–5 images) Ideal for small, curved, or partial labels. LabIris merges all captured images for the highest accuracy. Structured Output All extracted information is automatically organized into a clean table format. Export to: • Excel (.xlsx) • CSV • JSON Perfect for ELN systems, LIMS, inventory management, and documentation workflows. Image History Save all scans for future reference or auditing. Private & Secure Your images are processed securely using industry-standard encryption. No data is shared or used for training. You stay in full control of your laboratory data. Built for Research LabIris is designed for: • Academic labs • Pharma and biotech R&D • QC laboratories • Chemical companies • Regulated environments • Anyone using ELN/LIMS systems Save Time. Reduce Errors. Improve Compliance. Scientists routinely spend hours manually recording reagent information. LabIris automates the process - with higher accuracy than transcription by hand. Give your lab the tool it deserves.

Screenshots

Hours Tracker4 screens
LabIris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LabIris at none against Hours Tracker's 2. Hours Tracker's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LabIris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Hours Tracker versus LabIris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHours TrackerLabIris
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (81K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings81K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppostrophe ABHuy Vu

Bugs and requests

Hours Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Hours from previous weeks being overwritten
  • Inability to access future weeks
  • Time input issues (e.g., can't set AM/PM times)

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

LabIris

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hours Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

LabIris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabIris free?
LabIris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hours Tracker or LabIris have ads?
Neither Hours Tracker nor LabIris shows ads.

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