Comparison

TimberTracks Time vs DATS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

TimberTracks Time

This application allows contractors to electronically collect worker timecards for payroll processing. It functions as a standalone tool that seamlessly integrates with the TimberTracks™ system.

Highlights
  • Electronic timecard collection
  • Worker time tracking
  • Payroll processing support
  • Seamless integration with TimberTracks™
  • Standalone functionality
Features
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TimberTracks™ Time is a daily tool used by contractors to collect worker timecards in an electronic manner for payroll purposes. This stand-alone app communicates flawlessly with TimberTracks™.

About

DATS Mobile

This mobile application provides offline access to training records, reference materials, and company directories. It allows for conducting inspections and submitting forms, even without an internet connection, syncing data when connectivity is restored. Users can also verify employee training via QR codes.

Highlights
  • Offline training wallet
  • Reference materials access
  • Training verification via QR code
  • Offline inspections
  • Offline form submission
  • Company directory access
Features
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DATS is a combination of a web application that is accessed through an internet connection and browser (DATS Web), and a smartphone/tablet app that runs independently of an internet connection (DATS Mobile). Together, they help you and your people do all the heavy lifting! Some important DATS Mobile features include: Notifications & Quick Checks – DATS Mobile allows you to opt-in to push notifications when important things happen in DATS that directly pertain to your account, and your responsibilities. Mobile Training Wallet – Your DATS Mobile account holds all of your training records so they can quickly be referenced should you ever need to produce them for a company representative, customer, or auditor. Training Verification – Use DATS Mobile to scan employee QR codes (possibly on hardhats or ID cards) to confirm their training and subsequent site and/or equipment access or permissions. Reference Materials – Even in the middle of nowhere you can reference important documentation like operators’ manuals or troubleshooting guides. To find documents you can either search the directory, or scan a QR code. Conduct Inspections – Initiate equipment or worksite inspections even when offline. Make things ever quicker by having QWR codes on each piece of equipment, scan it, and get started! Mobile Form Submission – Access any of your company forms and get them moving forward. If you are offline, DATS Mobile will store your records for you so they can be submitted and routed to the correct people once you rerun to connectivity. Company Directory – Access important company contact information that is always current. DATS Mobile confirms the people, and contact information is correct, every time you start-up the app.

Screenshots

TimberTracks Time4 screens
DATS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimberTracks Time at 100% against DATS Mobile's 0%. DATS Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimberTracks Time ships an update monthly, DATS Mobile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimberTracks Time versus DATS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimberTracks TimeDATS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutrigger Software Inc.Advanced Safety Management Ltd.

Customer experience

TimberTracks Time

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DATS Mobile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

TimberTracks Time

No in-app purchases

None

DATS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimberTracks Time free?
TimberTracks Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DATS Mobile free?
DATS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimberTracks Time or DATS Mobile have ads?
Neither TimberTracks Time nor DATS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimberTracks Time or DATS Mobile?
TimberTracks Time ships an update monthly, and DATS Mobile every 8 days. Most recently, TimberTracks Time was updated on October 13, 2026 and DATS Mobile on October 4, 2026.

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