# myWork vs Hours Keeper

The clearest difference is rating: myWork at 4.9 against Hours Keeper's 4.1. myWork also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Hours Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 15). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myWork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Hours Keeper sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myWork holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Keeper has 1.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of myWork's written reviews are positive against 57% of Hours Keeper's.

myWork ships an update every 2 weeks, Hours Keeper monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myWork | Hours Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mywork-time-tracking/id487617582/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 57.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcel Russ](https://appshunter.io/developer/487617585) | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) |

## What reviewers say

### myWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mywork-time-tracking/id487617582)

Effortlessly track your work hours with a one-click stopwatch and automatic recording. Manage multiple projects, calculate overtime, and export your timesheets with ease. Prioritizes data privacy with local storage.

**Highlights:** Digital timesheet management, One-click stopwatch recording, Automatic time tracking, Overtime calculation, Project/customer management, Data export, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version (Subscription) | $1.49 | per month |
| Full version (Lifetime) | $8.99 | one-time |


### Hours Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321)

Easily track your work hours, calculate earnings, and generate professional PDF invoices for clients. Manage billings and payments efficiently with this intuitive time tracking tool.

**Highlights:** Real-time hours/earning tracking, Weekly and monthly timesheets, PDF invoice generation, Billing and payment tracking, Configurable overtime and breaks, Data export and sync

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - 1 Year | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $23.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $26.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Hours Keeper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Helpful for tracking hours
- 📋 Great for invoicing
- 📊 Useful reporting features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy after recent updates
- ⏳ Slow performance and lags
- 🔄 Data loss and sync issues
- 🚫 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or restore data
- Incorrect time and billing calculations

**Requested features**

- Customizable invoice templates
- Ability to add notes to entries
- Automatic overtime calculations
- Integration with accounting software


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myWork free?

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

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myWork or Hours Keeper?

myWork is rated higher. myWork averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Hours Keeper averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do myWork or Hours Keeper have ads?

Hours Keeper shows ads; myWork does not.

### Which is updated more often, myWork or Hours Keeper?

myWork ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hours Keeper monthly. Most recently, myWork was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hours Keeper on September 22, 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.*