Comparison

Week Timer vs ShiftFlow

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

Head to head
About

Week Timer

Easily track your work hours by checking in and out. Generate detailed reports in text or spreadsheet format for efficient timesheet updates. Features include overtime tracking, customizable tags, and reminders to ensure accurate time logging.

Highlights
  • Check in/out for work hours
  • Generate email reports (HTML/CSV)
  • Overtime tracking
  • Customizable tags for categorization
  • Background timer
  • Backup and restore data
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Check In, Check Out, Select & Send... - It’s that simple. + + + + Macworld.se "Convenient help for reporting your time" Simply check in when you arrive, check out when you leave and track your work time totals on a daily basis. At the end of the week or month select one or more reports and email them to your work so you can update your timesheet in an efficient manner using either the text (HTML) or spreadsheet (CSV) format. Features: (followed by some Tips below!) ▸ Streamlined design to efficiently track your time ▸ Day and week hours overview at a glance ▸ Easy export by email both in text (HTML) and spreadsheet (CSV) format ▸ Tags to easily categorize hours in reports ▸ Lunchtime “set and forget” ▸ Decimal or minute notation in reports so you don't need to convert durations yourself e.g. 08.75 vs 08:45 ▸ Week number support (European & US)* ▸ Timer runs in background ▸ Icon badge on home screen ▸ Overtime tracking on daily, weekly and monthly basis ▸ Predicted check out time ▸ Irregular daily target hours supported ▸ First day of week automatically set based on location, but can be customized ▸ Tap timer to toggle between overtime, time today, and time since last check in ▸ Quickedit for smooth adjustments of your latest check in, just slide up or down ▸ Tag Quick-Switching: switch a tag in 2 simple taps! ▸ Notes so no details are forgotten ▸ Check out reminders, so you don’t forget to go home... ▸ Backup and restore to easily transfer your data to a new device ▸ Photo themes to personalize your app in a beautiful way * Week numbers can be disabled in settings if desired Tips! • Archive any Tags that you no longer use to shorten your tag list • Tap the title bar of the timer to pre-select or quick switch a tag. • Slide your finger to the right on a break or time entry to delete it • Sort your Tags in your preferred order for quick access using the custom button in the tag list view • Did you know you can select more than one week at a time and send it by email? • Customize your screen with your own photo! Check out the website for some more details and screenshots! http://www.dmdesign.se

About

ShiftFlow

Streamline team time tracking and scheduling with a user-friendly system. Features include real-time clock-ins with GPS verification, smart shift planning, and easy timesheet exports. Simplify payroll and gain visibility into team hours.

Highlights
  • Real-time clock-ins with GPS verification
  • Smart shift scheduling and availability management
  • One-click timesheet exports (CSV/PDF)
  • Job code and earnings tracking
  • Time off management
  • Team chat and messaging
Features
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Your team deserves better than messy spreadsheets or clunky and complicated systems. ShiftFlow is a complete time and attendance solution built around how your team actually works. From real-time clock-ins and GPS verification to smart shift scheduling and one-click timesheet exports, we help you save time today — so you can build a stronger business tomorrow. Built for Real Teams, Real Workflows • Get up and running in seconds – No complex setup or onboarding required • Scheduling made simple – Plan shifts and manage availability in one place • Clock-in from anywhere – Use GPS verification, geofencing, and selfie check-ins • Track job codes, earnings, and expenses – Understand where time and money go • Manage time off easily – Approve, decline, or track leave with clarity • Export clean timesheets – Choose CSV or PDF format, filtered by team, job, or date range • Communicate instantly – Team chat, read receipts, and group messaging • Real-time visibility – See who's on the clock at a glance from your home screen What Teams Are Saying “It’s practical, functional, and easy to use.” – Bee. I. g “Good app. Easy to use and friendly. Less paperwork and real-time checking staff attendance.” – BreadNco “Doing payroll just got easy!” – Circle M Ranch “ShiftFlow has been a game-changer for managing our team hours.” – Gloria.WRH “I tried so many others and this one is definitely the best I’ve ever seen.” – J Garoppolo “This app will NOT disappoint. The customer service is amazing.” – Ern Saved by grace “Keeps my work shifts on track — love it!” – danii4358 “I recommend it to every small business owner with employees. It’s amazing!!!” – Deedee Mullen Ready to Simplify Time & Attendance? ShiftFlow is built for real teams who need a reliable, easy-to-use solution for time tracking, scheduling, and payroll. Whether you manage a small crew or a growing workforce, we’re here to help you save time, reduce errors, and focus on what matters most — growing your business. Got questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at team@shiftflow.app. Terms & Conditions: https://www.shiftflow.app/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Week Timer4 screens
ShiftFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShiftFlow at Free against Week Timer's $2.99. ShiftFlow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 9). Week Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ShiftFlow is free to download; Week Timer costs $2.99 up front. ShiftFlow sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Week Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Week Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftFlow has 2.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Week Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of ShiftFlow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Week Timer ships an update every 6 months, ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Week Timer versus ShiftFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeek TimerShiftFlow
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.8 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDM DesignPixnbit Inc.

Customer experience

Week Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

ShiftFlow

All ratings2,279 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.4%

Bugs and requests

Week Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ShiftFlow

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues after extended use
  • Discrepancies in estimated pay calculations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Calendar feature for scheduling shifts
  • Mileage tracking functionality
  • Improved group management and sharing

In-app purchases

None

Week Timer

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

ShiftFlow

Subscriptions13
  • Personal Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Personal Single User Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Team Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Team Monthly Welcome Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Up to 5 Users Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Up to 10 Users Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly3 Days trial$50.001 Year
  • Personal Single User Yearly$50.001 Year
  • Up to 15 Users Monthly$74.991 Month
  • Up to 25 Users Monthly$124.991 Month
  • Team Annual Mid Trial Offer1 Month trial$199.991 Year
  • Team Annual$199.991 Year
  • Up to 5 Users Yearly$250.001 Year

Questions

Is Week Timer free?
Week Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShiftFlow free?
ShiftFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Week Timer or ShiftFlow?
Week Timer is rated higher. Week Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ShiftFlow averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Week Timer or ShiftFlow have ads?
Neither Week Timer nor ShiftFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Week Timer or ShiftFlow?
Week Timer ships an update every 6 months, and ShiftFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Week Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and ShiftFlow on September 25, 2026.

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