# Working Timer vs Hours Tracker

Working Timer and Hours Tracker both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Working Timer's. Working Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Working Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Hours Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Working Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hours Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Working Timer | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/working-timer-timesheet/id1521982746/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-work-log-and-pay/id6746084828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Specter Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521982748) | [亚琴 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811479723) |

## 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 |


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-work-log-and-pay/id6746084828)

Effortlessly track work hours, breaks, and earnings with a single tap. This app offers detailed reports, pay calculations, and iCloud sync for seamless data management across devices. Ideal for freelancers, shift workers, and small businesses.

**Highlights:** Effortless clock in/out, Real-time break tracking, Automatic pay calculation, Detailed time reports, iCloud backup and sync, CSV/PDF export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Working Timer free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Working Timer or Hours Tracker?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Working Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Working Timer or Hours Tracker have ads?

Both Working Timer and Hours Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Working Timer or Hours Tracker?

Working Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Working Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 1, 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.*