# Working Timer vs Payroll Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: Payroll Calendar at none against Working Timer's shown. Payroll Calendar also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Working Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Working Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Payroll Calendar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Working Timer against 5.0 for Payroll Calendar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively.

Working Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Payroll Calendar weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Working Timer | Payroll Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-timer-timesheet/id1521982746/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-calendar/id1601554918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Specter Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521982748) | [Knecht, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127317529) |

## What reviewers say

### Working Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-timer-timesheet/id1521982746)

Track work hours, attendance, overtime, and project time with this intuitive app. It offers features like reminders, GPS tracking, and report export to keep you organized and in control of your work data.

**Highlights:** Time tracking and attendance, Overtime and earnings calculation, Project and activity tracking, Report export (PDF/Excel), GPS geofencing and location tracking, Reminders and smart notifications, Cloud sync and backup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove ads per 3 months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove ads per 6 months | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Lifetime premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Payroll Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payroll-calendar/id1601554918)

Easily manage work shifts and calculate payroll with this calendar-based application. Track multiple workplaces, hourly wages, and transportation expenses. Secure your data with screen lock and backup features.

**Highlights:** Multiple workplace management, Work shift scheduling, Detailed payroll calculation, Image attachment for schedules, Screen lock for privacy, Data backup and transfer

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) | $9.69 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro (Monthly) | $12.00 | per month |
| Basic (Yearly) | $28.49 | per year |
| Basic (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Basic (Yearly) | $35.49 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $68.90 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $85.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Working Timer free?

Working Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Payroll Calendar free?

Payroll Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Working Timer or Payroll Calendar?

Payroll Calendar is rated higher. Working Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Payroll Calendar averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Working Timer or Payroll Calendar have ads?

Working Timer shows ads; Payroll Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Working Timer or Payroll Calendar?

Working Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Payroll Calendar weekly. Most recently, Working Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Payroll Calendar on October 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.*