# Time Master + Billing vs Hours Keeper

The clearest difference is price: Hours Keeper at Free against Time Master + Billing's $9.99. Hours Keeper also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 59). Time Master + Billing's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Hours Keeper 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 Keeper sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Master + Billing holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Keeper has 1.4K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Time Master + Billing's written reviews are positive against 57% of Hours Keeper's.

Time Master + Billing ships an update every 2 weeks, Hours Keeper monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Master + Billing | Hours Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-master-plus-billing/id310289408/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 57.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On-Core Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/283621364) | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Master + Billing

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

**Currently charting:** #56 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 Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321)

Easily track your work hours, calculate earnings, and generate professional PDF invoices for clients. Manage billings and payments efficiently with this intuitive time tracking tool.

**Highlights:** Real-time hours/earning tracking, Weekly and monthly timesheets, PDF invoice generation, Billing and payment tracking, Configurable overtime and breaks, Data export and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - 1 Year | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $23.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $26.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Hours Keeper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Helpful for tracking hours
- 📋 Great for invoicing
- 📊 Useful reporting features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy after recent updates
- ⏳ Slow performance and lags
- 🔄 Data loss and sync issues
- 🚫 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or restore data
- Incorrect time and billing calculations

**Requested features**

- Customizable invoice templates
- Ability to add notes to entries
- Automatic overtime calculations
- Integration with accounting software


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Master + Billing free?

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

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

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

Time Master + Billing is rated higher. Time Master + Billing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Hours Keeper averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

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

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

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

Time Master + Billing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hours Keeper monthly. Most recently, Time Master + Billing was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hours Keeper on September 25, 2026.

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