# Hours Tracker vs Timesheet Tracking

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Tracker at 4.5 against Timesheet Tracking's 4.2. Hours Tracker also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 11) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Timesheet Tracking's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 77%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Timesheet Tracking sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 231 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Timesheet Tracking's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, Timesheet Tracking monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Timesheet Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-salarybook/id395508282/reviews)** | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-tracking/id904537151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 76.7% of reviews | **87.5% 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 | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Centriqo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659571443) | [Mobile and Database Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/492595032) |

## 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


### Timesheet Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-tracking/id904537151)

This app streamlines time collection for individuals and businesses, allowing for multiple time entries per day, clocking in/out, and location check-ins. It generates weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports, and can automatically convert tracked time into invoices with basic financial tracking.

**Highlights:** Multiple time entries per day, Clock in/out with optional location, Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly reports, Automatic invoice generation, Basic financial tracking ($ In/$out), Admin and user security levels, Web reporting tool (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Month Single User Licence | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12 month Standalone Premium | $16.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Business Subscription | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Is Timesheet Tracking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Timesheet Tracking?

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Timesheet Tracking averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Timesheet Tracking have ads?

Neither Hours Tracker nor Timesheet Tracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Timesheet Tracking?

Hours Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and Timesheet Tracking monthly. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timesheet Tracking on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*