# Hours Tracker vs ClockShark Time Tracking

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Tracker at 4.8 against ClockShark Time Tracking's 3.0. Hours Tracker also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 37%) and ratings volume (56K vs 64). ClockShark Time Tracking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 64, 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 37% of ClockShark Time Tracking's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | ClockShark Time Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews)** | [3.0 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockshark-time-tracking/id6450222142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **73.5% of reviews** | 36.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | #203 |
| Size | 54 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) | [ClockShark, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/898306645) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### ClockShark Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockshark-time-tracking/id6450222142)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app helps field workers and tradespeople manage their workday efficiently. It allows for easy clocking in and out, task switching, time tracking, and job management directly from a mobile device, eliminating the need for paper timesheets.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out from mobile device, Track time across jobs and tasks, Manage schedules and shifts, Job navigation with directions, Add notes, photos, and attachments to timesheets, Request and manage time off, Secure GPS location sharing when clocked in

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is ClockShark Time Tracking free?

ClockShark Time Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or ClockShark Time Tracking?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while ClockShark Time Tracking averages 3.0 from 64 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or ClockShark Time Tracking have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; ClockShark Time Tracking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or ClockShark Time Tracking?

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and ClockShark Time Tracking fortnightly. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and ClockShark Time Tracking on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hours Tracker or ClockShark Time Tracking?

Hours Tracker currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and ClockShark Time Tracking at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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