Comparison

TimeControl vs BuddyWork

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimeControl

Effortlessly track your working hours, create projects with custom data, and manage cost elements. Features automated time recording via GPS or WLAN, and simplifies absence tracking. Integrates with ERP systems for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • Automated time recording (GPS/WLAN)
  • Project creation with logos and data
  • Hour recording per project/cost element
  • Absence tracking (vacation, compensation)
  • ERP system integration (PSE Cloud, PRIMADOCA)
  • Data export (XML, PDF, REST API)
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Record your working time immediately on your smartphone, laptop or tablet. You have the possibility to create projects with concrete project data including logo directly in the application. Afterwards you can record your hours per project and cost element. A cool feature - automated time recording - makes the application all the more attractive. With GPS tracking or in connection with the local WLAN, automated time recording becomes possible. Your working time is thus automatically recorded when you arrive and depart or when you leave the company. You only need to define the location of your workplace including the radius. Everything else is done by the application itself! Absences such as vacations or other compensations are also recorded in TimeControl with a click. In addition, you can adjust and delete your entries at any time. What makes the app so special? - Automated time recording and time booking With the help of GPS or WLAN, working hours are automatically recorded and booked to the respective project\cost element. - Reduced IT complexity A simple user interface significantly simplifies the recording of working time on the corresponding projects. This saves time and costs. - Track working hours The application offers a simple way to record the way to and from work. - 5-Languages The product is available in five languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish). - Centralized time management - PRIMADOCA collaboration platform Via synchronization with the PSE Cloud and PRIMADOCA, the recorded times and projects can be quickly and easily integrated into the in-house ERP system. Viewing of recorded times and projects will also be possible through the app. Centralized time management - other ERP systems The recorded data can be exported directly from the app into various file formats. Thus, the data can be integrated into all systems. XML, PDF exports or via REST API of the PSE Cloud (www.pse-cloud.ch) are available. - Interoperability All IT resources connected to the PSE Cloud, such as TimeControl, are synchronized across disciplines. Regardless of the different operating systems, each:r user:in has access to the same data and can edit it if authorization is available. The TimeControl app can therefore be used across time, location and device. - From practitioners for practitioners PSE Solutions is a central user of this software product and knows the industry. We use this product ourselves on a daily basis. For this reason, not only the practice-oriented solution approach of the product is ensured, but also the interest and motivation in the further development to the market leader. In addition, we have all the software developers in-house. Terms of Use: https://www.pse-timecontrol.ch/agb-s.html Privacy Policy: https://www.pse-timecontrol.ch/privacy-policy-2.html

About

BuddyWork

This minimalist app helps you manage your time effectively by tracking it across projects and tasks. Generate and sign PDF reports directly within the application, or manually add time entries. It's designed to be a simple, distraction-free tool for productivity.

Highlights
  • Project and task time management
  • In-app PDF report generation
  • Digital signature for reports
  • Timer for tracking start/stop
  • Manual time entry
Features
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We focused this app on simplicity and minimalism. We don't want to distract you from your work, we want to give an easy to use tool to track your time. You can do everything inside the app, no need to go to a web app, or another interface for our app. The features of our app - Manage your time based on projects and tasks - Create PDF reports directly from inside the app - Sign your pdf reports - Track your time using a timer you can start and stop - Add time entries manually to your projects Don't waste your precious time anymore, download BuddyWork now!

Screenshots

TimeControl4 screens
BuddyWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuddyWork at none against TimeControl's 2. TimeControl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and review sentiment 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. TimeControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BuddyWork asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeControl ships an update every 3 weeks, BuddyWork every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimeControl versus BuddyWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeControlBuddyWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPSE Solutions GmbHGiuseppe Ferrara

Customer experience

TimeControl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BuddyWork

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeControl

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Standard$2.99
None

BuddyWork

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeControl free?
TimeControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuddyWork free?
BuddyWork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeControl or BuddyWork have ads?
BuddyWork shows ads; TimeControl does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeControl or BuddyWork?
TimeControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and BuddyWork every 6 months. Most recently, TimeControl was updated on July 4, 2026 and BuddyWork on September 8, 2026.

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