# WorkTimes vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: WorkTimes at 4.8 against Hours Tracker's 4.5. WorkTimes also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Hours Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 75). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTimes sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkTimes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 234 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of WorkTimes's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hours Tracker's.

WorkTimes ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours Tracker every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorkTimes | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktimes-work-hours-tracker/id337769011/reviews)** | [4.5 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **234** |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Mielke](https://appshunter.io/developer/337769014) | [Centriqo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659571443) |

## What reviewers say

### WorkTimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktimes-work-hours-tracker/id337769011)

Easily log work hours and track overtime with automated calculations and manual adjustments. Organize logs with custom tags for projects or clients, and export detailed timesheets in PDF or CSV formats. Manage various work statuses like vacation and sick days.

**Highlights:** Automated overtime calculations, Manual overtime adjustments, Timesheet export (PDF/CSV), Custom tagging for logs, Digital clock-in/out, Record vacation, sick, and holidays

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorkTimes Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| WorkTimes Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| WorkTimes Plus - Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| WorkTimes Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| WorkTimes Plus | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| WorkTimes Plus | $12.99 | per year |
| WorkTimes Plus - Upgrade | $12.99 | per year |
| WorkTimes Plus - Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| WorkTimes Plus | $17.99 | per year |
| WorkTimes Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| WorkTimes Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| WorkTimes Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Leave Management | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282)

This app helps freelancers and hourly workers track their work hours and calculate earnings in real-time. It offers detailed analytics, custom timesheets, and reporting features to manage multiple jobs and income sources efficiently. Secure data backup and export options are also available.

**Highlights:** Track working hours across different jobs, Calculate earnings in real-time, Manage multiple jobs with different pay rates, Generate reports and analytics, View data via iOS widgets, Secure data backup and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Salarybook Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Hours Tracking | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro - Best Value | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Hours Tracker | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus - Best Value | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Hours Tracker | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus - Monthly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Helpful for tracking salary and hours
- 🗓️ Useful calendar view
- 📊 Good reporting and export features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires premium subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🗓️ Calendar view issues (zoomed in, cutting off dates)
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost ($50/year)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Data loss after updates
- Dropbox sync not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to set pay period (bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Option to track overtime and tax deductions
- Sync across multiple devices
- Customizable invoice/report generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorkTimes free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

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

WorkTimes is rated higher. WorkTimes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.5 from 234 ratings.

### Do WorkTimes or Hours Tracker have ads?

Neither WorkTimes nor Hours Tracker shows ads.

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

WorkTimes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, WorkTimes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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