# Time Master + Billing vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Hours Tracker at Free against Time Master + Billing's $9.99. Hours Tracker also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 59). Time Master + Billing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 73%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hours Tracker is free to download; Time Master + Billing costs $9.99 up front. Time Master + Billing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Time Master + Billing against 4.8 for Hours Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Time Master + Billing's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hours Tracker's.

Time Master + Billing ships an update every 2 weeks, Hours Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Master + Billing | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-master-plus-billing/id310289408/reviews) | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **56K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #148 | **#93** |
| Size | 57 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [On-Core Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/283621364) | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Master + Billing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-master-plus-billing/id310289408)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app helps professionals track their time and expenses for billing purposes. It offers flexible billing rates, powerful rounding options, and detailed reporting. It's designed for consultants, attorneys, and contractors who need to manage their billable hours and costs efficiently.

**Highlights:** Track time by start/stop or duration, Multiple running timers, Client, Project, and Task categorization, Flexible billing rates, Time rounding options, Expense tracking (mileage, meals, etc.), Exportable reports (HTML/CSV)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Master Client Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Time Master Client Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Quickbooks Export | Free | one-time |
| Synchronization Module | $6.99 | one-time |
| Invoicing Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent time tracking and billing app
- 🔍 Highly customizable and flexible
- ⚡ Efficient and saves time
- 💼 Great for consultants and small businesses
- 📊 Detailed reporting and invoicing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Expensive for basic time tracking needs
- 📱 Limited mobile-only functionality
- 🔍 Confusing or unintuitive interface in places

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 18.7.2
- Issues with email and client communication features
- Problems with landscape mode and UI elements

**Requested features**

- Desktop or web-based version
- Improved expense tracking and management
- Ability to split time entries across multiple clients/projects
- Enhanced calendar and scheduling integration
- Automatic mileage tracking and reporting


### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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 Time Master + Billing free?

Time Master + Billing costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Master + Billing or Hours Tracker?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Time Master + Billing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.

### Do Time Master + Billing or Hours Tracker have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; Time Master + Billing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time Master + Billing or Hours Tracker?

Time Master + Billing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hours Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time Master + Billing was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Time Master + Billing or Hours Tracker?

Time Master + Billing currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and Hours Tracker at #93. 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.*