Comparison

Hours Tracker vs ShiftFlow

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

ShiftFlow

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

Highlights
  • Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification
  • Smart shift scheduling and availability management
  • One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF)
  • Job code and earnings tracking
  • Time off management
  • Team chat and messaging
Features
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Your team deserves better than messy spreadsheets or clunky and complicated systems. ShiftFlow is a complete time and attendance solution built around how your team actually works. From real-time clock-ins and GPS verification to smart shift scheduling and one-click timesheet exports, we help you save time today — so you can build a stronger business tomorrow. Built for Real Teams, Real Workflows • Get up and running in seconds – No complex setup or onboarding required • Scheduling made simple – Plan shifts and manage availability in one place • Clock-in from anywhere – Use GPS verification, geofencing, and selfie check-ins • Track job codes, earnings, and expenses – Understand where time and money go • Manage time off easily – Approve, decline, or track leave with clarity • Export clean timesheets – Choose CSV or PDF format, filtered by team, job, or date range • Communicate instantly – Team chat, read receipts, and group messaging • Real-time visibility – See who's on the clock at a glance from your home screen What Teams Are Saying “It’s practical, functional, and easy to use.” – Bee. I. g “Good app. Easy to use and friendly. Less paperwork and real-time checking staff attendance.” – BreadNco “Doing payroll just got easy!” – Circle M Ranch “ShiftFlow has been a game-changer for managing our team hours.” – Gloria.WRH “I tried so many others and this one is definitely the best I’ve ever seen.” – J Garoppolo “This app will NOT disappoint. The customer service is amazing.” – Ern Saved by grace “Keeps my work shifts on track — love it!” – danii4358 “I recommend it to every small business owner with employees. It’s amazing!!!” – Deedee Mullen Ready to Simplify Time & Attendance? ShiftFlow is built for real teams who need a reliable, easy-to-use solution for time tracking, scheduling, and payroll. Whether you manage a small crew or a growing workforce, we’re here to help you save time, reduce errors, and focus on what matters most — growing your business. Got questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at team@shiftflow.app. Terms & Conditions: https://www.shiftflow.app/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Hours Tracker4 screens
ShiftFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShiftFlow at none against Hours Tracker's shown. ShiftFlow also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Hours Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (56K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hours Tracker against 4.8 for ShiftFlow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 56K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Hours Tracker versus ShiftFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHours TrackerShiftFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56K ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56K — better2.3K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#105 — better#198
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCribasoft, LLCPixnbit Inc.

Customer experience

Hours Tracker

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

ShiftFlow

All ratings2,279 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.4%

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

ShiftFlow

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient time tracking
  • 🔒 Secure with GPS and selfie check-in
  • 💰 Helpful for payroll and invoicing
  • 🤝 Enhances team collaboration and accountability

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall after trial period
  • 🐛 Occasional login and account issues
  • 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (e.g. scheduling)

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

ShiftFlow

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues after extended use
  • Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
  • Mileage tracking functionality
  • Improved group management and sharing

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
13 purchases

ShiftFlow

Subscriptions13
  • Personal Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Personal Single User Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Team Monthly$19.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • Team Monthly Welcome Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Up to 5 Users Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Up to 10 Users Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly3 Days trial$50.001 Year
  • Personal Single User Yearly$50.001 Year
  • Up to 15 Users Monthly$74.991 Month
  • Up to 25 Users Monthly$124.991 Month
  • Team Annual Mid Trial Offer1 Month trial$199.991 Year
  • Team Annual$199.991 Year
  • Up to 5 Users Yearly$250.001 Year

Questions

Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftFlow free?
ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or ShiftFlow?
Hours Tracker and ShiftFlow are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 56K and 2.3K ratings respectively.
Do Hours Tracker or ShiftFlow have ads?
Hours Tracker shows ads; ShiftFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or ShiftFlow?
Hours Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Hours Tracker or ShiftFlow?
Hours Tracker currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and ShiftFlow at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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