# Hours Tracker vs WorkLog

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Tracker at 4.5 against WorkLog's 4.2. Hours Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (232 vs 17). WorkLog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and WorkLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 232 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, WorkLog monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | WorkLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282/reviews)** | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worklog-shift-hours-tracking/id1455174883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | 76.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Centriqo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659571443) | [sandip paghadar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407622721) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### WorkLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worklog-shift-hours-tracking/id1455174883)

Easily track your work shifts and calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and bonuses. View detailed shift information by pay period, week, month, or year. Customize settings for pay periods, currency, and more.

**Highlights:** Track work shifts, Calculate wages and overtime, Add deductions and bonuses, View shift details by pay period, Customizable pay period settings, Manual shift entry or punch in/out

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is WorkLog free?

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

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

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while WorkLog averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or WorkLog have ads?

Neither Hours Tracker nor WorkLog shows ads.

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

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and WorkLog monthly. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and WorkLog on September 22, 2026.

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