# Hours Tracker vs factoTime

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Tracker at 4.8 against factoTime's 4.0. Hours Tracker also leads on ratings volume (56K vs 6) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). factoTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and factoTime sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 64% of factoTime's.

Hours Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, factoTime monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | factoTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factotime-attendance-app/id1473430681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) | [VERSION SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052741407) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #95 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


### factoTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factotime-attendance-app/id1473430681)

This application helps businesses effortlessly track employee attendance and manage time. It offers features like clock-in/out via mobile, location tracking, and automated payroll calculations based on recorded hours. Users can also access a web portal for desktop management.

**Highlights:** Mobile clock-in/out with selfie, location, or QR code, Location-based attendance tracking, Timesheet creation and time entry, Manual time entry by admin, Multiple shift management, Comprehensive attendance reports, Automated salary calculations, Cloud-based data backup

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly (5 Users) | $12.99 | per month |
| Elite - Monthly (5 Users) | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly (10 Users) | $25.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly (20 Users) | $51.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annually (5 Users) | $77.99 | per year |
| Elite - Monthly (80 Users) | $94.99 | per month |
| Elite - Annually (5 Users) | $119.99 | per year |
| Elite - Monthly (30 Users) | $119.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annually (10 Users) | $159.99 | per year |
| New Premium - Annually (20 Users) | $199.99 | per year |
| Elite - Monthly (70 Users) | $279.99 | per month |
| New Premium - Annually (30 Users) | $299.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annually (30 Users) | $499.99 | per year |
| Elite - Annually (30 Users) | $699.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is factoTime free?

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

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

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while factoTime averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or factoTime have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; factoTime does not.

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

Hours Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and factoTime monthly. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on October 28, 2026 and factoTime on October 21, 2026.

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