Comparison

iTimekeep vs Eventsential

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

Head to head
About

iTimekeep

This app offers attorneys a convenient way to record billable hours on the go, integrating directly with billing systems. It aims to prevent time leakage by allowing users to log time as it happens from their Apple devices, including the Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Direct billing system integration
  • Record time as it happens
  • Mobile time entry
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Secure and simple usability
Features
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Welcome to iTimekeep, the time entry App that attorneys love to use. iTimekeep integrates directly with your Billing System and brings the same convenience that you have when you are in the office using your desktop. Stop time leakage and record your time as it happens from wherever you are. With iTimekeep you can enter time from your iPhone, iPad, and on the Apple Watch! Don’t settle for cumbersome alternatives such as Citrix, or GoToMyPC. iTimekeep sets the gold standard for the industry in security, usability and simplicity, and it has recently been ranked as the #1 Mobile Time Entry Solution for attorneys for a third year in a row. You can try it out today by simply downloading iTimekeep and choosing "Login as Guest" to access our sample time and billing database. Questions? Contact us at info@aderant.com.

About

Eventsential

Enhance your event experience with this comprehensive mobile application. Access schedules, connect with attendees, and manage event details seamlessly. The app offers tools for both attendees and administrators to customize and maximize event engagement.

Highlights
  • Event schedule and agenda management
  • Attendee networking and messaging
  • Exhibitor and sponsor directory
  • Interactive maps and floorplans
  • Note-taking and export functionality
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Customizable branding for administrators
Features
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Eventsential is the official mobile app for your events. Before, during, and after the event, you’ll have exclusive access to everything you need to amplify your event experience. Eventsential supports syncing across multiple devices, so you can view your selections across your smartphone and tablet. The best way to experience Eventsential is to jump in and explore: • Dashboard — See your schedule/agenda, reminders and event updates • Timeline — View and swap ideas, photos and lessons learned • Schedule/Agenda — Search sessions and speakers, create your own itinerary, download handouts, take notes, and make appointments • Directory — Create your profile and search for and message other attendees/delegates • Exhibitors/Sponsors — Search, filter, mark companies to visit, contact and take notes • Maps — View floorplans, exhibit hall maps and city maps • Notebook — Take session and exhibitor/sponsor notes and export to share or reference later • Notifications — Receive important event announcements and updates • Twitter — Engage with others by viewing and posting to the event stream • Custom Menu Items — Access destination information, complete surveys, and more Custom Menu Items — Access destination information, complete surveys, and more For app administrators, Eventsential provides: • Branding — Manage your app logos/icons, colors, features, and menu text to meet your specific needs • Backoffice Portal — Manage all app branding and content through a responsive web portal complete with “how to” tutorials and marketing resources • Revenue Generation — Leverage paid ad banners, push notifications, and beacon opportunities to pay for your app and generate revenue

Screenshots

iTimekeep4 screens
Eventsential3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eventsential at 80% against iTimekeep's 37%. Eventsential also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.5 vs 3.1). iTimekeep's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 25) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eventsential holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTimekeep has 169 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of iTimekeep's written reviews are positive against 80% of Eventsential's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTimekeep ships an update every 3 weeks, Eventsential every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iTimekeep versus Eventsential: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTimekeepEventsential
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (169 ratings)3.5 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings169 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAderant Holdings Inc.Results Direct

Customer experience

iTimekeep

All ratings157 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative40.8%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative57.8%

Eventsential

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

iTimekeep

No in-app purchases

None

Eventsential

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTimekeep free?
iTimekeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eventsential free?
Eventsential is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTimekeep or Eventsential?
Eventsential is rated higher. iTimekeep averages 3.1 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Eventsential averages 3.5 from 25 ratings.
Do iTimekeep or Eventsential have ads?
iTimekeep shows ads; Eventsential does not.
Which is updated more often, iTimekeep or Eventsential?
iTimekeep ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eventsential every 5 weeks. Most recently, iTimekeep was updated on November 1, 2026 and Eventsential on November 1, 2026.

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