# iTimeLog vs Time Golden

The clearest difference is price: Time Golden at Free against iTimeLog's $1.99. Time Golden also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). iTimeLog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Time Golden is free to download; iTimeLog costs $1.99 up front. Time Golden sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iTimeLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Golden holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iTimeLog's written reviews are positive against 94% of Time Golden's.

iTimeLog ships an update every 5 weeks, Time Golden every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTimeLog | Time Golden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimelog-your-time-tracker/id423263073/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-golden/id624538208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [恒坚 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/423263076) | [闪 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/624538351) |

## What reviewers say

### iTimeLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itimelog-your-time-tracker/id423263073)

Effortlessly log, track, and review your time to understand where it's going. Identify time leaks and make adjustments to live a more fulfilling life. Features quick input, automatic event stopping, and detailed analysis by event or type.

**Highlights:** Log, track, and review time, Quick and easy input methods, Automatic stopping of previous events, Touch screen input for restarting events, Analysis by event or type (list/chart), Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Time Golden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-golden/id624538208)

This time management tool uses a unique timestamp tracing mode to help you track every second of your life. It functions as both a to-do list and a hierarchical planner, offering powerful search and statistics to analyze your time usage. Visualize your life's activities with a "Life Tree" feature and protect your data with password protection.

**Highlights:** Timestamp tracing mode, Hierarchical planning, Simple to-do list functionality, Time tracking and statistics, Life Tree visualization, Password protection, Regular/Tomato timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove limits! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTimeLog free?

iTimeLog costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time Golden free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTimeLog or Time Golden?

Time Golden is rated higher. iTimeLog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Time Golden averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do iTimeLog or Time Golden have ads?

Neither iTimeLog nor Time Golden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTimeLog or Time Golden?

iTimeLog ships an update every 5 weeks, and Time Golden every 2 months. Most recently, iTimeLog was updated on November 6, 2026 and Time Golden on November 1, 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.*