# Hours Tracker vs OnTheClock employee time clock

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Tracker at 4.8 against OnTheClock employee time clock's 4.3. Hours Tracker also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 468) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). OnTheClock employee time clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OnTheClock employee time clock 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 468, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of OnTheClock employee time clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, OnTheClock employee time clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | OnTheClock employee time clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews)** | [4.3 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontheclock-employee-time-clock/id1029560603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 468 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) | [OnTheClock.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029560602) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### OnTheClock employee time clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontheclock-employee-time-clock/id1029560603)

This comprehensive tool streamlines employee time tracking, scheduling, and payroll management. It offers features like PTO tracking, job costing, and automated overtime calculation. The app ensures accuracy and transparency, simplifying workforce management for businesses.

**Highlights:** PTO Tracking, Employee Shift Scheduling, Timecard Editing, Overtime Calculation, Geo-Fencing & GPS, Payroll Integration, Automated Payroll Calculations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Affordable for small businesses
- 🕰️ Convenient time tracking
- 📊 Helpful for payroll and reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🕰️ Punch correction process could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent log-outs and invalid username/password errors
- Inconsistent punch registration and missing punch records
- Compatibility issues with certain devices and operating systems
- Punch map feature not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add widget for quick punch in/out
- Improve PTO request and management
- Allow employees to view and edit their own timecards
- Provide more customization options for the interface
- Integrate with more payroll and accounting systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is OnTheClock employee time clock free?

OnTheClock employee time clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or OnTheClock employee time clock?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while OnTheClock employee time clock averages 4.3 from 468 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or OnTheClock employee time clock have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; OnTheClock employee time clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or OnTheClock employee time clock?

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and OnTheClock employee time clock every 2 months. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and OnTheClock employee time clock on September 18, 2026.

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