# Time & Date Calculator ++ vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Time & Date Calculator ++ at free against Hours Tracker's free with in-app purchases. Time & Date Calculator ++ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (84% vs 66%). Hours Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (84K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time & Date Calculator ++ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time & Date Calculator ++ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 84K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Time & Date Calculator ++'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Hours Tracker's.

Time & Date Calculator ++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time & Date Calculator ++ | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-and-date-calculator-plus-plus/id430831835/reviews)** | [4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verosocial Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/354566841) | [SCRL AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131060116) |

## What reviewers say

### Time & Date Calculator ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-and-date-calculator-plus-plus/id430831835)

This app provides a fast and accurate way to perform calculations involving dates and times, eliminating the need for manual methods or spreadsheets. It's ideal for professionals who need precise results for work hours, payroll, billing, and more, with a clean interface and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Add and subtract time instantly, Convert time formats (HH:MM, decimal hours, total minutes), Accurate payroll and billing calculations, Persistent calculation history, Clean, calculator-style interface, Works fully offline

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pro Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick calculations
- 👍 Versatile for various needs
- 👍 Helpful for work/scheduling
- 👍 Great for time calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required
- 🐛 Broken since last update
- 🐛 UI issues with left/right-handed modes
- 🐛 Calculator buttons too small
- 🐛 No decimal hours in recent versions

**Reported bugs**

- Calculation list hidden under selection menu in right-handed mode
- Keypad hidden in left-handed mode
- 'Number of days between dates' calculator not working
- Tapping 'today' button no longer enters today's date
- Calculate button does nothing for 'number of days between dates'

**Requested features**

- Add decimal hours back
- Bring back option for permanent left-side selection menu
- Get rid of pointless back arrow
- Add milliseconds support
- Allow multiple time entries for adding up hours


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-calculator/id1468092377)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily log your work hours by entering start and end times. Calculate daily and weekly totals, including pay based on your hourly salary. Export your time sheets for record-keeping.

**Highlights:** Log start and end times, Deduct break times, Calculate daily and weekly work hours, Calculate total pay, Export time sheets (Excel/CSV), Set log reminders, Use local currency

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Convenient to track hours
- 📊 Calculates pay based on hours
- 🆓 Free and ad-free app
- 🤖 Simple and straightforward to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Can't input multiple shifts in a day
- 🕰️ Doesn't account for breaks or overtime
- 🐛 Issues with data being overwritten or duplicated
- 🕰️ Can't customize work week start day

**Reported bugs**

- Hours from previous weeks being overwritten
- Inability to access future weeks
- Time input issues (e.g., can't set AM/PM times)

**Requested features**

- Add option to input break times
- Implement overtime pay calculation
- Allow customizable work week start day
- Add notes/comments for each day's entries
- Provide ability to set default pay rate


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time & Date Calculator ++ free?

Time & Date Calculator ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time & Date Calculator ++ or Hours Tracker?

Time & Date Calculator ++ is rated higher. Time & Date Calculator ++ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 84K ratings.

### Do Time & Date Calculator ++ or Hours Tracker have ads?

Neither Time & Date Calculator ++ nor Hours Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time & Date Calculator ++ or Hours Tracker?

Time & Date Calculator ++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours Tracker weekly. Most recently, Time & Date Calculator ++ was updated on October 18, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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