Comparison

Hours Tracker vs Atto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hours Tracker

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
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QUICK AND EASY time entry and editing make time tracking painless • Record time using timers, complete with support for Breaks and Pauses, including automatic breaks • Track your pay, including Tips, Mileage, and flexible ± time and earnings adjustments • Pick any time to start, stop, break or pause the timer (7 minutes ago, 10 minutes from now, whatever you need) • Set job locations to get clock in and out reminders when you arrive or leave or fully automate your time tracking (geofencing) • Manually enter time entries with minimal effort thanks to smart, adaptive defaults • Enter comments of any length with your time entries and optionally include them in your exports • Control timers, dictate comments, and apply tags using your Apple Watch ADVANCED FEATURES and customization set HoursTracker above the rest • Automatic daily and weekly overtime earnings calculations • Built-in reports by Day, Week, and Month and support for most common pay period schedules • Robust tagging and filtering allow you to build your own custom views • Reminders when you've worked your target number of hours per day (even takes time rounding into account) • Automatic time rounding: up, down, or to nearest (including 6 min) • Easily copy an existing job or time entry to save time and effort • Reminders you to clock in on your selected work days • Today Widget for at a glance time and pay monitoring • CSV and formatted text export via e-mail or the iOS Share Sheet • Passcode lock (with Touch ID & Face ID support) helps keep your HoursTracker data private • Cloud-based backup/restore with one re-usable backup slot included free (free account sign up is required) • Web-based reporting access, including charts, graphs, desktop exports, and rolling backups available with optional subscription • Customize your HoursTracker experience in the Preferences section under the More tab. Choose only one or many jobs clocked in at a time, opt-into prompts for comments, choose an elapsed time format (hours:minutes, or decimal hours), and more "Free Edition" stores up to 3 jobs and 21 days of entries. For unlimited entries, subscribe to "Premium" (up to 5 jobs) or "Unlimited" (unlimited jobs). Or, erase older data and continue to use the "Free Edition" until you're ready to buy. Visit our website at http://www.hourstrackerapp.com to learn more, and follow @HoursTracker on Twitter or facebook.com/HoursTracker to hear about upcoming features first. hourstrackerapp.com/privacy hourstrackerapp.com/terms www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Atto

This app helps businesses with field teams track employee hours and locations accurately. It automates timesheets, simplifies payroll, and allows for easy shift scheduling and team communication, saving businesses time and reducing errors.

Highlights
  • GPS Time Clock with location verification
  • Automated Timesheet generation
  • Employee Shift Scheduling
  • One-Click Payroll Processing
  • Mileage Tracking
  • Team Chat
Features
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Atto is the GPS time tracking app for businesses with teams in the field. Join 15,000+ businesses already using Atto to track hours, verify locations, and get payroll done in minutes — saving 4+ hours every week. Track time with GPS verification, manage timesheets, build schedules, and run payroll — all from one simple app. Your team clocks in from the job site, and you see exactly where and when, with location proof on every entry. No more guesswork. No more chasing down hours. Atto timesheets are built automatically from clock in data. Hours, breaks, and overtime, all calculated and ready for review. Approve with one tap and payday goes from a headache to a few clicks. Need schedules too? Build and share them in minutes. Manage shift trades, send reminders, and track availability so your team always knows where to be and when. TRUSTED BY BUSINESSES EVERYWHERE "Atto is so easy to use, and my team actually likes it. That’s not something I could say before." – Jenna M, Operations Manager, 23 employees "I love knowing everyone’s hours are tracked correctly without having to double-check everything." – Justin E., Business Owner, 52 employees BUILT FOR TEAMS THAT WORK IN THE FIELD Construction, landscaping, cleaning, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, roofing, property management, security, home services — if your people don't sit at desks, Atto was built for you. The app is simple enough that anyone can use it on day one, no training required. All-In-One Toolkit for Your Business: TIME TRACKING & TIMESHEETS - GPS Time Clock: Mobile time tracking with breaks, notes, and overtime. - Automated Timesheets: Simplify timesheet management for accurate payroll. - Job Codes: Track labor by project, task, or cost center. - Timesheet Approvals: Review, edit, and approve in minutes — export-ready for payroll. - Time Off Tracking: Manage leave efficiently, ensuring uninterrupted operations. EMPLOYEE SHIFT SCHEDULING - Build Shifts in Minutes: Create, copy, and edit employee schedules quickly. - Trades & Covers: Facilitate shift trades & covers without managerial oversight. - Easy Coordination: Keep everyone on the know with instant shift updates. - Smart Reminders: Reduce missed clock ins with helpful nudges. GPS LOCATION & MILEAGE TRACKING - Mileage Tracking: Track drives automatically for accurate reimbursements. - Real-Time GPS Tracking: See who’s on the clock and where they’re working. - Location History Report: Review routes and visit times to optimize operations. PAYROLL PROCESSING - One-Click Payroll Processing: Run seamless payroll in minutes, not hours. - Perfect Paydays, Every Time: Empower every employee with fast, transparent payouts. - Simplified Tax Filing: Instantly file taxes without the dread of miscalculations. - Accuracy & Compliance: 100+ government agencies? One click. Always compliant. INVOICING - Instant Invoicing: Create and send professional invoices in 30 seconds flat. - Invoice Tracking: See what's paid, pending, or overdue at a glance. - Automated Reminders: Chase late payments automatically — no follow-up needed. TEAM COLLABORATION - Team Chat: Whether it’s 1-on-1 or group chats, keep your team communication in one place. - Activity Feed: See clock-ins, locations, jobs, and status changes. - Reports: Timesheet, overtime, projects, and mileage — export and share. Atto offers two subscription options: • $9.95/month • $94.90/year (Price may vary by location) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase Terms and Conditions: https://attotime.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://attotime.com/privacy

Screenshots

Hours Tracker4 screens
Atto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Atto at none against Hours Tracker's shown. Hours Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 52%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Atto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Atto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Atto every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hours Tracker versus Atto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHours TrackerAtto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56K ratings) — better4.6 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings56K — better3.6K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCribasoft, LLCSpecta Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

Hours Tracker

All ratings55,880 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.6%

Atto

All ratings3,563 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

Hours Tracker

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Atto

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📍 Accurate location tracking
  • ⏱️ Helpful time tracking features
  • 💻 Useful for managing employees
  • 🗓️ Provides weekly time reports

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔒 Mandatory location tracking
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 📞 Lack of customer support
  • 🔄 Difficulty canceling subscription

Bugs and requests

Hours Tracker

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Atto

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Clock-in/clock-out issues
  • Inconsistent time reporting
  • Syncing and login problems
  • Unexpected app behavior
  • Unreliable location tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add hourly wage calculation
  • Improve manual time entry process
  • Provide more flexible pricing options
  • Implement better privacy controls
  • Develop a more user-friendly interface

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Hours Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual1 Year trial$47.991 Year
One-time9
  • Migrate from HoursTracker ProFree
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Amazing Tip$1.99
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  • Cloud Subscription Add-On$4.99
  • Pro Edition (from Personal)$5.99
  • Personal Edition Upgrade$8.99
  • Ridiculous Tip$9.99
  • Pro Edition Upgrade$14.99
  • Cloud Subscription Add-On$29.99
2 purchases

Atto

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly User$9.951 Month
  • Annual User$94.901 Year

Questions

Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atto free?
Atto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Atto?
Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Atto averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Hours Tracker or Atto have ads?
Hours Tracker shows ads; Atto does not.
Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Atto?
Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Atto every 2 months. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Atto on September 22, 2026.

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