# 1000 Hours Outside vs GFP_ Mobile Checkout

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GFP_ Mobile Checkout at none against 1000 Hours Outside's 9. GFP_ Mobile Checkout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 1000 Hours Outside's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1000 Hours Outside sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GFP_ Mobile Checkout asks for nothing beyond the download.

GFP_ Mobile Checkout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1000 Hours Outside has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

1000 Hours Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, GFP_ Mobile Checkout fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1000 Hours Outside | GFP_ Mobile Checkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-outside/id1568551599/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gfp-mobile-checkout/id1610159430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Team Yurich LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568551601) | [Meescan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609729285) |

## What reviewers say

### 1000 Hours Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-hours-outside/id1568551599)

Track your time spent outdoors with an easy-to-use timer that runs in the background. Enhance your experience by journaling adventures, adding photos, and creating profiles for family members. Unlock badges, connect with friends, and visualize your progress.

**Highlights:** Background time tracking, Journaling and photo uploads, Multiple family profiles, Milestone badges, Friend connections, Color-coded time chart, Community map feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventure Map (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Membership Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Adventure Map (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Membership Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Badge Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Badge Set 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Journal Export | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🎨 Motivating badges
- 📷 Ability to save photos
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking hours
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tracks multiple profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy timer that stops or resets
- 🕰️ Difficult to edit or backtrack logged hours
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited visibility into past data
- 🔒 Lack of Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Timer stops working when app is in background
- Issues with logging and syncing data across profiles
- Inconsistencies in time tracking and reporting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view and edit individual timer entries
- Implement weekly/monthly summary views
- Introduce a widget for quick access on the home screen
- Allow syncing of data across multiple devices
- Add more customization options and data visualizations


### GFP_ Mobile Checkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gfp-mobile-checkout/id1610159430)

This app allows users to conveniently check out items from the Grand Forks Public Library using their smartphone. It provides a self-checkout experience directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Smartphone self-checkout, Library item checkout, Mobile convenience, Grand Forks Public Library integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1000 Hours Outside free?

1000 Hours Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GFP_ Mobile Checkout free?

GFP_ Mobile Checkout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 1000 Hours Outside or GFP_ Mobile Checkout?

GFP_ Mobile Checkout is rated higher. 1000 Hours Outside averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while GFP_ Mobile Checkout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 1000 Hours Outside or GFP_ Mobile Checkout have ads?

1000 Hours Outside shows ads; GFP_ Mobile Checkout does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1000 Hours Outside or GFP_ Mobile Checkout?

1000 Hours Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, and GFP_ Mobile Checkout fortnightly. Most recently, 1000 Hours Outside was updated on November 3, 2026 and GFP_ Mobile Checkout on November 3, 2026.

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