Comparison

My TimeBook vs Work Log

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

Head to head
About

My TimeBook

This app helps longshoremen track their work hours, shifts, locations, and earnings. It automatically calculates various hour totals and earnings, and allows for easy data backup and retrieval. Users can also make calls directly from the app for job-related purposes.

Highlights
  • Log daily job events (shift, ship, location, job, hours)
  • Automatic calculation of worked hours and earnings
  • Track hours by quarter, year, month, and week
  • Monthly view of job events and holidays
  • Configure primary shift and local for job filtering
  • In-app phone calls for check-in and job counts
  • Data backup and email functionality
Features
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My Timebook App has been designed to be used by Longshoreman who work on the waterfront. Go mobile! Have your time book with you at all times. Keep track of where you've worked and most importantly, keep track of your hours worked. NOTE: All the data is stored on the phone and will get deleted if you delete the app. If you need to delete, don't forget to use the built-in backup feature. The backup will save all your data to a file and email a copy to yourself. Features: - Enter daily job events with the following information: Shift, Ship, Location, Job, Hours, Flop Hours, Average Hours, Travel Hours, and Notes. - Ability to update job events. - Automatic Calculations of Check-In Hours, Actual Worked Hours, and Earnings. - Hours worked calculated for each quarter, year to date, selected month, selected week, and career hours. - Earnings calculated for each quarter, year to date, selected month, and selected week. - Monthly view of all job events including all Holidays. - Configuration panel to update primary shift (day/night) and Local (Casual, 13, 63, 94, ...). - Automatic filtering of jobs based on Local selection. - For users which have less than 5000 hrs, enter Career Hours in Configuration Panel and have this App keep track of your hours worked. - Make phone calls within the Timebook App: for Checking In and Job Counts. This time book app has been developed by someone who works in the industry. Any suggestions for enhancements are welcomed, if reasonable will be considered. This is just a start. New features are in the works. Terms: New installs will have use of the Time Book for 15 days. The time book will be renewable on a yearly basis for $4.99 and subject to change. For more information or for comments, go to: www.laptopindustries.com

About

Work Log

Easily log your work shifts, track hours, and calculate earnings. This app offers detailed features for overtime, tips, expenses, and more, with customizable settings and flexible reporting. Upgrade to remove ads and unlock unlimited jobs.

Highlights
  • Track hours, expenses, tips, and mileage
  • Automatic break deduction
  • Overtime and premium hour tracking
  • Customizable pay periods
  • Manual or automatic time entry
  • Detailed notes section
Features
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Work Log - Shift Tracker helps hourly workers track shifts, understand pay periods, and estimate earnings before payday. Log your hours in seconds, keep overtime organized, and see clear totals for each shift, week, month, or pay period. Whether you punch in and out, enter shifts manually, work multiple jobs, earn tips, or track mileage, Work Log gives you a reliable record of your time and pay. • Track shifts, hours, breaks, tips, expenses, mileage, bonuses, deductions, and more • Estimate your pay for each shift and pay period • Set custom pay periods so your totals match your real paycheck schedule • Track overtime by shift, week, or pay period, with up to three overtime rules • Add premium or differential hours for evenings, weekends, holidays, or other special rates • Punch in and out, or enter your hours manually • Save time with Quick Shifts and automatic break deduction • View your work history by day, week, month, year, pay period, or all shifts • Customize date formats, time formats, week start day, theme, and more • Add notes to shifts so important details are easy to find later • Use cloud backup and sync to keep your records available across devices Upgrade to Pro to remove ads, add multiple jobs, export spreadsheets, and create PDF reports. Work Log is built for hourly workers who want a clear, reliable record of their shifts, hours, overtime, and estimated pay without a complicated payroll system.

Screenshots

My TimeBook4 screens
Work Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Work Log at free with in-app purchases against My TimeBook's subscription. Work Log also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). My TimeBook's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. My TimeBook sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Work Log holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 3.9K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of My TimeBook's written reviews are positive against 82% of Work Log's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My TimeBook ships an update monthly, Work Log every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My TimeBook versus Work Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TimeBookWork Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (323 ratings)4.8 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3233.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLaptop Industries, LLCAR Productions Inc

Customer experience

My TimeBook

All ratings323 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative25.3%

Work Log

All ratings3,935 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative14.8%

User reviews

My TimeBook

From 323 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy-to-use interface for tracking work hours
  • 📊 Accurate wage and earnings calculations
  • 💾 Reliable backup and restore functionality
  • 🎯 Tailored for longshoremen with industry-specific job categories
  • ⏱️ Convenient daily shift logging and record-keeping

Room to improve

  • 💰 Annual recurring charges with yearly price increases
  • 📢 Ads displayed despite paid subscription
  • 🐛 Frequent authentication/repurchase issues requiring app reinstall
  • ❌ Inaccurate wage calculations for casual and non-top-pay workers
  • 🔧 Outdated user interface design

Work Log

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient time tracking
  • 💰 Helpful for pay calculations
  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 🧠 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • ⏱️ Inconsistent date/time display
  • 💰 Subscription model concerns
  • 🔍 Limited export options
  • 🧠 Confusing pay period settings

Bugs and requests

My TimeBook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on startup for some users
  • CSV export/email functionality not working
  • App requests repurchase despite active subscription
  • Wage calculations incorrect for casual workers and specific locals
  • Email backup not sending or receiving
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  • Data not saving since specific dates
  • Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
  • Calendar format issues for Canadian users
  • Missing job categories in job selection dropdown
  • Pay scale not updating when switching between casual and local status
  • Graveyard wage calculations inaccurate for Vancouver Local 500
  • Preset to TOP PAY with no option to change for non-top-pay workers

Requested features

21 requests
  • Cloud synchronization across multiple devices
  • Dark mode option
  • Ad-free premium version
  • Photo attachment for job tickets
  • FLOP hours calculator
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  • Rolled-over hours tracking
  • Multiple day input for recurring entries
  • 70% completion assistance for IDs
  • Steady calendar integration
  • Maps integration with GPS coordinates to terminals
  • Additional notes fields (UTR, Trans, truck numbers, gang names, radio channels)
  • Business Agent job category
  • Skill and Combo lift for RoRo operations
  • Terminal address directory
  • Ability to edit entries after submission
  • Preferred job shortlist at top of list
  • Alphabetized job list
  • Multi-currency support
  • Hourly rates for future raise increases
  • Week-based hour totals for earning equalization systems
  • Export/import functionality between Android and iOS

Work Log

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Input times changing automatically
  • White screen on app launch
  • Shifts disappearing from history
  • 24-hour clock mode not disabling
  • Subscription not transferring to new device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to duplicate/repeat shifts
  • Include job/client name tagging
  • Implement overtime pay calculations
  • Provide currency options beyond USD
  • Enable syncing across multiple devices

In-app purchases

13 purchases

My TimeBook

One-time13
  • MyTimeBook2014$1.99
  • MyTimeBook2015$1.99
  • MyTimeBook2016$1.99
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  • MyTimeBook2017$1.99
  • MyTimeBook2018$1.99
  • MyTimeBook2019$1.99
  • MyTimeBook2020$2.99
  • MyTimeBook2021$2.99
  • MyTimeBook2022$2.99
  • MyTimeBook2023$4.99
  • MyTimeBook2024$4.99
  • MyTimeBook2026$4.99
  • MyTimeBook2025$4.99
2 purchases

Work Log

Subscriptions2
  • Work Log Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Work Log Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is My TimeBook free?
My TimeBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Work Log free?
Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My TimeBook or Work Log?
Work Log is rated higher. My TimeBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Work Log averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.
Do My TimeBook or Work Log have ads?
Work Log shows ads; My TimeBook does not.
Which is updated more often, My TimeBook or Work Log?
My TimeBook ships an update monthly, and Work Log every 10 days. Most recently, My TimeBook was updated on September 19, 2026 and Work Log on September 25, 2026.

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