My TimeBook vs KARR Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
KARR Security
This app enhances KARR Security systems, offering theft prevention and GPS-based vehicle recovery. It provides convenient, selectable features for seamless integration with the security products.
- Seamless integration with KARR Security products
- Theft prevention features
- GPS-based vehicle recovery
- Convenient and selectable features
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The KARR Security companion App is designed with convenient and selectable features for seamless integration with KARR Security products. KARR Security systems are theft prevention and GPS based recovery devices offered at most automotive dealers across the United States.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My TimeBook at 4.5 against KARR Security's 2.9. My TimeBook also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 44%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). KARR Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. My TimeBook sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. KARR Security asks for nothing beyond the download.
My TimeBook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323 and 192 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of My TimeBook's written reviews are positive against 44% of KARR Security's.
My TimeBook ships an update monthly, KARR Security every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My TimeBook | KARR Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (323 ratings) — better | 2.9 (192 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews — better | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 323 — better | 192 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laptop Industries, LLC | WEBHOUSE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
Customer experience
My TimeBook
KARR Security
User reviews
My TimeBook
From 323 App Store ratingsWhat 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
KARR Security
From 192 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient tracking and notifications
- 🔒 Helpful security features
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 💡 Convenient vehicle management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity and reliability issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate location tracking
- 💤 Limited remote functionality
- 🤔 Confusing setup and onboarding
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
KARR Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inconsistent connectivity with vehicle
- Incorrect vehicle location reporting
Requested features
4 requests- Improve remote lock/unlock capabilities
- Provide more detailed location tracking
- Add support for smartwatch integration
- Enhance customization options
In-app purchases
My TimeBook
- 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
KARR Security
No in-app purchases
