Comparison

Payroll Calendar vs Work Hours Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Payroll Calendar

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
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■■■ The definitive version of work shift management and payroll application! ■■■ A simple and easy to use work shift management and salary calculation application. It is a free application that allows you to manage your work hours with a calendar. ■■■ Recommended for ■■■ I want to manage your work shift easily. I want to calculate your salary easily. I want to manage multiple workplaces. I want to register hourly and daily wages. I want to calculate transportation expenses and late night wages. I'm looking for an app that can calculate my salary in detail. I want to manage my work shifts in a calendar. I want to upload images of my work schedule and pay stubs. I want to leave notes. I want to start using it for free. ■■■ Main features of this app ■■■ Manage multiple workplaces. Manage work shifts. Payroll calculation and analysis for each workplace. Image attachment function. Screen lock for privacy protection (passcode lock and biometric authentication supported). Data backup function. Data can be transferred even when changing phone models. ■■■ Terms of use, etc. ■■■ Terms of use https://www.knecht.co/guidelines/terms-of-service.html Privacy policy https://www.knecht.co/guidelines/privacy-policy.html ■■■ Monthly billing ■■■ Price per month US$4.99 You can download your data in CSV file format. When you sign in to the app with the same user ID, additional features are available exclusively for monthly charged users on all platforms. ■■■ About Paid Plans ■■■ Restoration when changing models When you change your device, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (Go to Settings=>Paid Version) Please make sure you are logged into AppStore on your iPhone/iPad device with the same AppleID as when you purchased. Checking and canceling paid plans You can restore your purchases when you changed your iOS devices or reinstalled the app from [Restore Purchases] in the Settings -> Upgrade. Please note that you need to login to your settings in the iOS -> AppStore with the same Apple ID you used before. About auto-renewal billing Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Notes on paid plans Those who have paid in-app purchases cannot cancel by any method other than those listed above. Cancellation of the current month's subscription will not be accepted.

About

Work Hours Tracker

Easily track your work hours, overtime, and calculate your wages with this intuitive timesheet app. It's perfect for hourly employees with flexible schedules, offering automatic calculations and detailed income statistics. Manage your work and earnings efficiently with convenient features and export options.

Highlights
  • Accurate working hours tracking in calendar format
  • Automatic calculation of worked hours and income
  • Flexible period tracking (weekly, bi-monthly, custom)
  • Quick entry templates for faster data input
  • Add bonuses, deductions, and salary payments
  • Income statistics and annual reports
  • Export data to XLSX, PDF, and HTML
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Timesheet is an application for tracking working hours and calculating wages for employees with hourly pay and flexible schedules. Record your working hours and overtime in a convenient calendar, and the app will automatically calculate your income. The app is ideal for shift workers and employees with rotating or rolling schedules. The working time calendar is simple and easy to use. It helps you track and plan your work shifts efficiently. Main features Timesheet – Accurate tracking of working hours and days in a calendar format Automatic hour calculation – Enter the start and end time of a shift, and the app calculates worked hours automatically Wage calculation – Automatic income calculation based on worked hours Flexible periods – Track work by weekly periods, half-month periods (1–15, 16–31), or custom periods starting from any day of the month Quick entry templates – Convenient templates for faster data entry; previously entered data can be reused Bonuses & adjustments – Add bonuses, deductions, advances, and salary payments Income statistics – Compare worked hours and earnings with previous weeks and months Annual reports – Automatic calculation of total hours, working days, and income by month and year Export options – Export data to XLSX (Excel), PDF, and HTML for easy sharing and analysis iCloud sync – Secure synchronization across devices using iCloud The application helps you effectively manage working hours and income, making accounting and planning as simple and convenient as possible. TIMESHEET PRO The app is available for free with ads and basic features. Get full access to all advanced features by upgrading to TIMESHEET PRO with a monthly or annual subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The monthly subscription automatically renews every month, and the annual subscription automatically renews every year, being charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any prices referenced are in US Dollars (USD). Pricing in other currencies and countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://markovapps.github.io/timesheet/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Payroll Calendar4 screens
Work Hours Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Payroll Calendar at none against Work Hours Tracker's shown. Payroll Calendar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Work Hours Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Payroll Calendar sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Work Hours Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Payroll Calendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Hours Tracker has 109 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Payroll Calendar ships an update weekly, Work Hours Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Payroll Calendar versus Work Hours Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayroll CalendarWork Hours Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.7 (109 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8109 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB125 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKnecht, Inc.Kanstantsin Markau

Customer experience

Payroll Calendar

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Work Hours Tracker

All ratings107 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.3%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Payroll Calendar

Subscriptions14
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Basic$2.991 Month
  • Basic (Monthly)$3.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • Basic (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Pro2 variants$8.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$9.691 Month
  • Basic (Yearly)$9.991 Year
  • Pro (Monthly)$12.001 Month
  • Basic (Yearly)$28.491 Year
  • Basic (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Basic (Yearly)$35.491 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$68.901 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$85.901 Year
3 purchases

Work Hours Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever$39.99

Questions

Is Payroll Calendar free?
Payroll Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Work Hours Tracker free?
Work Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Payroll Calendar or Work Hours Tracker?
Payroll Calendar is rated higher. Payroll Calendar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Work Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 109 ratings.
Do Payroll Calendar or Work Hours Tracker have ads?
Work Hours Tracker shows ads; Payroll Calendar does not.
Which is updated more often, Payroll Calendar or Work Hours Tracker?
Payroll Calendar ships an update weekly, and Work Hours Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Payroll Calendar was updated on October 9, 2026 and Work Hours Tracker on October 27, 2026.

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