# TimeBuddy vs Vibes HR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vibes HR at 100% against TimeBuddy's 0%. Vibes HR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). TimeBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vibes HR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vibes HR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBuddy has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TimeBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vibes HR's.

TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, Vibes HR weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBuddy | Vibes HR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibes-hr/id6587574999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [Xlab Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/671651835) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a customizable multi-step timer. Break down goals into mini-goals and receive spoken alerts and reminders across devices. Track progress and share achievements with shareable graphics.

**Highlights:** Reusable multi-step timer sessions, Simultaneous session support, Cross-device reminders, Spoken timer alerts, Home screen widgets, Focus session history, Customizable graphic templates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $49.99 | one-time |


### Vibes HR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibes-hr/id6587574999)

This app streamlines employee self-service by providing tools for attendance, leave requests, benefits management, and performance tracking. It aims to keep employees connected and help them manage tasks and goals efficiently.

**Highlights:** Attendance tracking, Leave management, Benefits administration, Performance tracking, Goal management, Task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBuddy free?

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

### Is Vibes HR free?

Vibes HR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TimeBuddy or Vibes HR?

Vibes HR is rated higher. TimeBuddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Vibes HR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeBuddy or Vibes HR have ads?

Neither TimeBuddy nor Vibes HR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBuddy or Vibes HR?

TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vibes HR weekly. Most recently, TimeBuddy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Vibes HR on October 15, 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.*