# Paycheck Calculator US vs Payday Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Payday Timer at none against Paycheck Calculator US's 14. Payday Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Paycheck Calculator US's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 3). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paycheck Calculator US sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per 7 days. Payday Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Paycheck Calculator US against 5.0 for Payday Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paycheck Calculator US has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paycheck Calculator US ships an update fortnightly, Payday Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paycheck Calculator US | Payday Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-calculator-us-pay44/id1484023807/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payday-timer-paycheck-tracker/id6758225867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EHM TECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484023806) | [Jonathan Burks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822879152) |

## What reviewers say

### Paycheck Calculator US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-calculator-us-pay44/id1484023807)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Calculate your take-home pay instantly by entering your salary or hourly wage, W-4 status, and deductions. This app provides accurate gross-to-net breakdowns, including federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Plan your budget with your real numbers and compare different job offers.

**Highlights:** Hourly and salary income modes, Federal and state tax calculation, Pre-tax and post-tax deductions, Budget planning with expense tracking, Compare job offers and simulate changes, Export calculations as PDF, CSV, or text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $1.39 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate paycheck estimates
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy
- 💡 Helpful for budgeting and financial planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in tax calculations
- 💡 Desire for more detailed deduction breakdowns
- 💡 Need for multi-job support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save multiple job calculations
- Inconsistent accuracy across different pay structures

**Requested features**

- Add option to input filing status and dependents
- Provide more detailed tax information and percentages
- Include a monthly mode for recurring income


### Payday Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payday-timer-paycheck-tracker/id6758225867)

Easily track your upcoming paychecks with a clear countdown to your next payday. Monitor earnings from multiple jobs, mark payments as received, and view detailed income history and statistics. All your paycheck information in one straightforward, ad-free app.

**Highlights:** Paycheck countdown with amount and date, Track multiple income sources, Mark paychecks as paid, View paycheck history, Earnings statistics and projections, Income graphs by source and time

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paycheck Calculator US free?

Paycheck Calculator US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Payday Timer free?

Payday Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Paycheck Calculator US or Payday Timer?

Payday Timer is rated higher. Paycheck Calculator US averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Payday Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Paycheck Calculator US or Payday Timer have ads?

Paycheck Calculator US shows ads; Payday Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paycheck Calculator US or Payday Timer?

Paycheck Calculator US ships an update fortnightly, and Payday Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Paycheck Calculator US was updated on September 25, 2026 and Payday Timer on September 17, 2026.

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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.*