My TimeBook vs ION Mobile
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
ION Mobile
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ION: Empowering Smart Farming Welcome to ION, the ultimate mobile app for modern farmers. Gain real-time insights and complete control over your agricultural operations from anywhere, at any time. Key Features: - Inverter & 3 Phase Usage: Monitor energy consumption with real-time data on inverter performance and 3-phase usage. - Dam Levels & Water Pump Volume: Stay informed about water resources with live updates on dam levels and water pump performance. - VSD Management: Optimize Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) in real-time for efficient operations. - Water Pump Performance: Maximize irrigation and minimize water wastage with live water pump efficiency tracking. - GPS Operational View: Get a bird's-eye view of all your operational sites and equipment status on the interactive map. - Comprehensive Analytics: Leverage powerful data analytics to make informed decisions and boost farm productivity. - Push Notifications: Stay updated with key events and receive alerts on important data thresholds. Why Choose ION: ION empowers farmers with smart tools and real-time data, driving sustainability, productivity, and profitability. Experience the future of farming today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ION Mobile at none against My TimeBook's 10. ION Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. ION Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
My TimeBook ships an update monthly, ION Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My TimeBook | ION Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (324 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 324 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laptop Industries, LLC | Intelligent Output Systems (PTY) Ltd |
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
ION Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My TimeBook
- MyTimeBook2017$1.99
- MyTimeBook2018$1.99
- MyTimeBook2019$1.99
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- MyTimeBook2020$2.99
- MyTimeBook2021$2.99
- MyTimeBook2022$2.99
- MyTimeBook2023$4.99
- MyTimeBook2024$4.99
- MyTimeBook2026$4.99
- MyTimeBook2025$4.99
ION Mobile
No in-app purchases









