# Timesheet IO vs Project Time Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project Time Tracker at 100% against Timesheet IO's 54%. Project Time Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Timesheet IO's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timesheet IO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Project Time Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project Time Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timesheet IO has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Timesheet IO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Project Time Tracker's.

Timesheet IO ships an update fortnightly, Project Time Tracker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timesheet IO | Project Time Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-io-time-tracker/id1488208261/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-time-tracker-hours/id6497061363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timesheet - Mobile Time Tracking OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488208260) | [Lukas Hummel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674424117) |

## What reviewers say

### Timesheet IO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-io-time-tracker/id1488208261)

Effortlessly track your work hours, projects, and breaks with this intuitive time tracking application. Generate detailed reports, manage billable hours, and simplify invoicing. Offers smart reminders and export options to enhance productivity and financial organization.

**Highlights:** One-tap time tracking, Timesheets for projects and tasks, Track billable hours and breaks, Expense tracking, Detailed reports and statistics, Export to Excel and CSV, Smart break reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timesheet Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Timesheet Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Donate a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- ✅ Tracks time accurately
- 🔄 Syncs across devices (Android/Apple/Browser)
- 💼 Great for contractors and freelance consultants
- 📊 Provides useful reports (Excel readable)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App disappears from phone, data loss
- 🐌 App extremely slow and annoying
- 🐛 Settings do not save (24hr time, km, rounding)
- 🐛 Location-based automation inconsistent
- 🐛 Cannot set task status after update

**Reported bugs**

- App disappears from phone, data loss
- Settings do not save (24hr time, km, rounding)
- Location-based automation inconsistent
- Cannot set task status after update
- App becomes completely unusable after updates

**Requested features**

- Guest mode for testing
- Ability to value amount field independently of hourly rate (for fixed fees)
- Yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly statistics view
- Dark mode implementation
- Ability to add bonus pay or salary for non-hourly projects


### Project Time Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-time-tracker-hours/id6497061363)

This app helps freelancers and professionals meticulously track their work hours across various projects. It offers clear insights into where time is spent and includes features to prevent overworking. Data is stored locally and accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Project-based time tracking, Clear statistics and work hour insights, Offline functionality, Time Guard to prevent overworking, One-tap CSV export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $15.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timesheet IO free?

Timesheet IO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Project Time Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timesheet IO or Project Time Tracker?

Project Time Tracker is rated higher. Timesheet IO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Project Time Tracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timesheet IO or Project Time Tracker have ads?

Neither Timesheet IO nor Project Time Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timesheet IO or Project Time Tracker?

Timesheet IO ships an update fortnightly, and Project Time Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timesheet IO was updated on October 15, 2026 and Project Time Tracker on October 15, 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.*