# Time Squared vs Paystub Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Time Squared at 2.4K against Paystub Maker's 30. Time Squared also leads on chart position (#134 vs unranked). Paystub Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Squared sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Paystub Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Time Squared against 4.9 for Paystub Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Squared has 2.4K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Squared | Paystub Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584/reviews)** | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paystub-maker-payslip-creator/id6463891801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSQ Publishing Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543452557) | [Decodation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677960582) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Squared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app helps businesses and individuals accurately track work hours, manage projects, and collect data for payroll and invoices. It offers features like GPS location tracking, job management, crew supervision, and detailed reporting for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Accurate time tracking with GPS, Job and project management, Crew management and monitoring, Insightful dashboard and reporting, Timesheet creation and export, Payroll data collection, Expense and invoice data generation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly Sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ tier 0 monthly sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Legacy sub - monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Company (tier 1) monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Individual Annual Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ tier 0 annual sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ legacy tier 0 monthly sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ company tier-1 annual sub | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 🚀 Straightforward and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Lack of calendar or schedule view
- 💡 Missing holiday pay or overtime features
- 🐛 Issues with data loss or syncing
- 💡 Desire for more advanced reporting or analytics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync issues
- Inability to edit past entries

**Requested features**

- Add calendar or schedule view
- Implement holiday pay and overtime features
- Improve data backup and sync functionality
- Provide more advanced reporting and analytics


### Paystub Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paystub-maker-payslip-creator/id6463891801)

Easily create professional pay stubs with this app. It offers customizable templates, accurate tax calculations, and flexible delivery options. Generate your first 10 pay stubs for free.

**Highlights:** Generate professional pay stubs, Accurate tax calculations, Customizable templates, Multiple delivery options (print, email, text), Free corrections, First 10 paystubs free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paystub Maker - Weekly Plan | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Paystub Maker - Monthly Plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Paystub Maker - Quarterly Plan | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| Paystub Maker - Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Squared free?

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

### Is Paystub Maker free?

Paystub Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Squared or Paystub Maker?

Time Squared is rated higher. Time Squared averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Paystub Maker averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Time Squared or Paystub Maker have ads?

Neither Time Squared nor Paystub Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Squared or Paystub Maker?

Time Squared ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paystub Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time Squared was updated on September 24, 2026 and Paystub Maker on July 9, 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.*