# Hours Tracker vs Timecard GPS

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Tracker at 4.8 against Timecard GPS's 2.4. Hours Tracker also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (56K vs 14). Timecard GPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Timecard GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 14, 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 33% of Timecard GPS's.

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Timecard GPS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Timecard GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews)** | [2.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecard-gps/id431906750/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) | [Econz Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/431906753) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### Timecard GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecard-gps/id431906750)

This app helps businesses manage field workers by tracking time, attendance, and GPS location. It allows employees to log job details and breaks, while management can monitor progress and generate reports from a web-based platform. The system aims to increase productivity and reduce labor costs.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking and breadcrumb trails, Time and attendance logging, Job and task tracking, Break and lunch period recording, Custom field data collection, Over 26 management reports, Integration with payroll software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is Timecard GPS free?

Timecard GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Timecard GPS?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Timecard GPS averages 2.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Timecard GPS have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; Timecard GPS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Timecard GPS?

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Timecard GPS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timecard GPS on June 1, 2026.

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