# Hours Tracker vs Paystub Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Paystub Maker at none against Hours Tracker's shown. Paystub Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). Hours Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 30) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Paystub Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hours Tracker against 4.9 for Paystub Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Paystub Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Paystub Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id336456412/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paystub-maker-payslip-creator/id6463891801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cribasoft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321923937) | [Decodation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677960582) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #103 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


### Paystub Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paystub-maker-payslip-creator/id6463891801)

Easily create professional pay stubs with this app. It offers customizable templates, accurate tax calculations, and flexible delivery options. Generate your first 10 pay stubs for free.

**Highlights:** Generate professional pay stubs, Accurate tax calculations, Customizable templates, Multiple delivery options (print, email, text), Free corrections, First 10 paystubs free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paystub Maker - Weekly Plan | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Paystub Maker - Monthly Plan | $3.49 | per month |
| Paystub Maker - Quarterly Plan | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| Paystub Maker - Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is Paystub Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Paystub Maker?

Paystub Maker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Paystub Maker averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Paystub Maker have ads?

Hours Tracker shows ads; Paystub Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Paystub Maker?

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Paystub Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Paystub Maker on July 9, 2026.

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