Heybegin vs Hours24
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Heybegin
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The Heybegin app provides teams with a powerful scheduling and communication tool. It creates an environment for employees and managers to collaborate and achieve common goals. With this app, you can: For Employees: - Check your schedules on the go - Submit your availability - Receive notifications about schedule changes - Swap shifts with co-workers - View your monthly total hours - Earn rewards for good work For Managers: - Manage your team schedules on the go - See your team's availability - Approve schedule changes - Keep your team informed with automated notifications - Generate reports of monthly total hours - Boost employee motivation with Heybegin Rewards
Hours24
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Hours24 is a complete time tracking and HR app for teams and the people who manage them. Clock in and out with a single tap, let work time track itself by location, manage shifts and schedules, and handle everyday HR, all in one place. TIME TRACKING - One-tap clock in and out with a live timer - Automatic time tracking by job-site location (geofence): work starts when you arrive and stops when you leave - QR code clock-in at on-site terminals - Breaks, projects and tasks, notes and photos on every entry - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while you work SCHEDULES AND SHIFTS - See your own shifts and the full team schedule - Claim open shifts published by your manager - Set your weekly availability and time-off wishes HR IN YOUR POCKET - Read and acknowledge company guides and policies - Company announcements and surveys - Development reviews and self-assessments - Track the company assets assigned to you TEAM CHAT - Channels and direct messages to stay in sync with your team Hours24 keeps time accurate for payroll and makes everyday HR simple, for employees and managers alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hours24 at every 5 days against Heybegin's every 5 weeks. Heybegin's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Heybegin ships an update every 5 weeks, Hours24 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heybegin | Hours24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Begin Oร | Touch Media OU |
In-app purchases
Heybegin
No in-app purchases
Hours24
No in-app purchases









