# Hours Tracker vs Work Log

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours Tracker at 77% against Work Log's 28%. Hours Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Work Log's advantage is ratings volume (817 vs 231) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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 Work Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 817 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 28% of Work Log's.

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Work Log every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Work Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282/reviews)** | [4.3 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **817** |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 28.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Centriqo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659571443) | [Manabu Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/322674215) |

## 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


### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207)

Easily track your working hours with a simple interface for clocking in, out, and pausing. Customize profiles for different work types and generate detailed time sheets for payroll calculations. Reports can be exported via email or backed up to Dropbox.

**Highlights:** One-touch clock in/out, Pause/resume functionality, Customizable work profiles, Multiple shift work options, Payroll calculation, Exportable time sheets (CSV), Dropbox backup/restore

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 5 members, 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 members, 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Up to 30 members, 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 members, 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 members, 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 members, 1 year | $299.99 | per year |
| cancel the registration of the limit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Useful features
- 💡 Helpful for tracking work hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Data loss after app updates
- 🐛 Keyboard and UI issues
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when navigating between screens
- Unable to edit profile settings
- Calculation issues with overtime and breaks
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom work hours per week
- Improved calendar functionality
- Better reporting and analytics
- Improved device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is Work Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Work Log?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Work Log averages 4.3 from 817 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Work Log have ads?

Neither Hours Tracker nor Work Log shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Work Log?

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Work Log every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Work Log on September 23, 2026.

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