# TDF Tracker vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Hours Tracker at Free against TDF Tracker's $9.99. Hours Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). TDF Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hours Tracker is free to download; TDF Tracker costs $9.99 up front. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TDF Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of TDF Tracker's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hours Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TDF Tracker ships an update every 7 months, Hours Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDF Tracker | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdf-tracker/id290803600/reviews) | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #105 |
| Size | 13 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technical Data Freeway, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290803603) | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) |

## What reviewers say

### TDF Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdf-tracker/id290803600)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app offers a unified solution for tracking billable time, business expenses, and mileage for reimbursement. Its intuitive interface allows for quick entry of client, project, and task details, with flexible timing options and support for multiple currencies. Generate detailed, filterable reports that can be emailed or attached as CSV files.

**Highlights:** Unified time, expense, and mileage tracking, Intuitive interface for quick entry, Flexible time tracking (timer or manual), Multi-currency support, Detailed reporting with email/CSV export, Dropbox and email backup/restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Simple and efficient time tracking
- 💼 Helpful for consultants, contractors, and small businesses
- 📄 Detailed and professional reports
- 💾 Reliable backup and export options
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔢 Limited expense tracking fields
- 🔍 Difficulty editing client/project lists
- 🕰️ No option to track hours instead of minutes
- 🔗 Lack of cloud sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Data not saving after exiting job details
- Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and newer

**Requested features**

- Ability to attach receipts to expenses
- GPS-based mileage tracking
- Hourly rate integration for invoicing
- Client/project-specific reporting views
- Streamlined time entry from home screen


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily track your work hours, pay, tips, and mileage with timers, automatic breaks, and location-based reminders. Features include overtime calculations, customizable reports, and data export. Manage multiple jobs and entries with advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Timers with breaks and pauses, Track pay, tips, and mileage, Location-based clock in/out reminders, Automatic overtime calculations, Customizable reports and filtering, Time rounding options, Data export via CSV and text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Migrate from HoursTracker Pro | Free | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Subscription Add-On | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition (from Personal) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Personal Edition Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ridiculous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Subscription Add-On | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Detailed time tracking and reporting
- 💰 Accurate pay estimates
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking multiple jobs/projects
- 🔒 Secure data backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription pricing model
- 🔓 Limited free version
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or sync issues
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing/managing multiple jobs
- 🖥️ Lack of iPad/desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app not syncing properly
- Inconsistent location-based clock in/out
- Issues with manually editing time entries

**Requested features**

- Ability to set different pay rates for weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- Option to mark entries as 'paid' for invoicing
- Integration with payroll/accounting systems
- Customizable pay period and tax settings
- Improved data export/reporting features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDF Tracker free?

TDF Tracker costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TDF Tracker or Hours Tracker?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. TDF Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.

### Do TDF Tracker or Hours Tracker have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; TDF Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, TDF Tracker or Hours Tracker?

TDF Tracker ships an update every 7 months, and Hours Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, TDF Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hours Tracker on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TDF Tracker or Hours Tracker?

TDF Tracker currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Hours Tracker at #105. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*