# My TimeBook vs Switch

The clearest difference is rating: My TimeBook at 4.5 against Switch's 3.9. My TimeBook also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (323 vs 22). Switch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My TimeBook sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

My TimeBook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My TimeBook has 323 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 64% positive.

My TimeBook ships an update monthly, Switch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My TimeBook | Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-timebook/id519511422/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-pros/id1658883630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laptop Industries, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519511425) | [Off Road Engineering LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658883632) |

## 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


### Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-pros/id1658883630)

Control and program your Switch Panel Power Systems remotely via Bluetooth. Manage your SP8100, SP9100, and RCR-Force®12 systems directly from your connected device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Program switch panel systems, Operate switch panel systems, Compatible with SP8100, SP9100, RCR-Force®12, Remote device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My TimeBook free?

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

### Is Switch free?

Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My TimeBook or Switch?

My TimeBook is rated higher. My TimeBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Switch averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do My TimeBook or Switch have ads?

Neither My TimeBook nor Switch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My TimeBook or Switch?

My TimeBook ships an update monthly, and Switch every 12 months. Most recently, My TimeBook was updated on September 19, 2026 and Switch on July 8, 2026.

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