# Pay Timer Lite vs Paycheck Calculator US

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paycheck Calculator US at 94% against Pay Timer Lite's 31%. Paycheck Calculator US also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). Pay Timer Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pay Timer Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paycheck Calculator US sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paycheck Calculator US holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paycheck Calculator US has 13K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Pay Timer Lite's written reviews are positive against 94% of Paycheck Calculator US's.

Pay Timer Lite ships an update every 12 months, Paycheck Calculator US fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pay Timer Lite | Paycheck Calculator US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-timer-lite/id519094052/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-calculator-us-pay44/id1484023807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 5 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [EHM TECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484023806) |

## What reviewers say

### Pay Timer Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-timer-lite/id519094052)

Track your work hours and automatically calculate your pay. The timer continues to run in the background, allowing you to close the app. Easily back up your earnings history by emailing it to yourself.

**Highlights:** Work time tracking, Automatic earnings calculation, Background timer operation, Local data history, Email backup of calculations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay Timer Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Paycheck Calculator US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-calculator-us-pay44/id1484023807)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Calculate your take-home pay instantly by entering your salary or hourly wage, W-4 status, and deductions. This app provides accurate gross-to-net breakdowns, including federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Plan your budget with your real numbers and compare different job offers.

**Highlights:** Hourly and salary income modes, Federal and state tax calculation, Pre-tax and post-tax deductions, Budget planning with expense tracking, Compare job offers and simulate changes, Export calculations as PDF, CSV, or text

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $1.39 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate paycheck estimates
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy
- 💡 Helpful for budgeting and financial planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in tax calculations
- 💡 Desire for more detailed deduction breakdowns
- 💡 Need for multi-job support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save multiple job calculations
- Inconsistent accuracy across different pay structures

**Requested features**

- Add option to input filing status and dependents
- Provide more detailed tax information and percentages
- Include a monthly mode for recurring income


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pay Timer Lite free?

Pay Timer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paycheck Calculator US free?

Paycheck Calculator US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pay Timer Lite or Paycheck Calculator US?

Paycheck Calculator US is rated higher. Pay Timer Lite averages 2.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Paycheck Calculator US averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Pay Timer Lite or Paycheck Calculator US have ads?

Paycheck Calculator US shows ads; Pay Timer Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pay Timer Lite or Paycheck Calculator US?

Pay Timer Lite ships an update every 12 months, and Paycheck Calculator US fortnightly. Most recently, Pay Timer Lite was updated on October 9, 2026 and Paycheck Calculator US on October 17, 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.*