# Work Log vs Pockey

The clearest difference is ads: Pockey at none against Work Log's shown. Pockey also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Work Log's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pockey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pockey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Work Log ships an update every 11 days, Pockey daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Log | Pockey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockey-pocket-money-timer/id1586378254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AR Productions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578126962) | [Erik Schnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565817526) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960)

This app helps hourly workers track their shifts, calculate overtime, and estimate pay. It allows for manual entry or one-tap punching in and out, with options for detailed pay breakdowns and time-off tracking. Users can also generate PDF timesheets and invoices for employers or clients.

**Highlights:** Shift logging and time tracking, Overtime calculation (multi-tier), Estimated pay and paycheck breakdown, Time off tracking (vacation, sick), PDF timesheet and invoice generation, Home screen widget for quick punch-in, Cloud backup and sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work Log Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Work Log Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient time tracking
- 💰 Helpful for pay calculations
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🧠 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- ⏱️ Inconsistent date/time display
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🧠 Confusing pay period settings

**Reported bugs**

- Input times changing automatically
- White screen on app launch
- Shifts disappearing from history
- 24-hour clock mode not disabling
- Subscription not transferring to new device

**Requested features**

- Add ability to duplicate/repeat shifts
- Include job/client name tagging
- Implement overtime pay calculations
- Provide currency options beyond USD
- Enable syncing across multiple devices


### Pockey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockey-pocket-money-timer/id1586378254)

This app helps children and teenagers track their earnings from various jobs. It features a timer to automatically calculate money earned while working and allows users to log completed payments.

**Highlights:** Track pocket money earnings, Automatic time calculation, Job timer and stopwatch, Log completed payments, Save work history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Settings | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Log free?

Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pockey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Work Log or Pockey?

Pockey is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Pockey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Work Log or Pockey have ads?

Work Log shows ads; Pockey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Work Log or Pockey?

Work Log ships an update every 11 days, and Pockey daily. Most recently, Work Log was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pockey on November 3, 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.*