# My TimeBook vs Work Log

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | My TimeBook | Work Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-timebook/id519511422/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laptop Industries, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519511425) | [AR Productions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578126962) |

## What reviewers say

### My TimeBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-timebook/id519511422)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyTimeBook2014 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2016 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2017 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2018 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2019 | $1.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2020 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2021 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2022 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2023 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2024 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2026 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MyTimeBook2025 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Cloud synchronization across multiple devices
- Dark mode option
- Ad-free premium version
- Photo attachment for job tickets
- FLOP hours calculator


### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work Log Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Work Log Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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