# TimeKeeper vs SimpleTimeLogger

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleTimeLogger at 5.0 against TimeKeeper's 4.1. SimpleTimeLogger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). TimeKeeper's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeKeeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleTimeLogger asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleTimeLogger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeKeeper has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TimeKeeper ships an update every 11 days, SimpleTimeLogger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeKeeper | SimpleTimeLogger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekeeper-smart-tracking/id523810027/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletimelogger/id6630386981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Totzek](https://appshunter.io/developer/486713716) | [Tobias Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762448030) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekeeper-smart-tracking/id523810027)

This app automatically records your time spent at designated locations using GPS. It calculates attendance duration and provides detailed summaries of your daily, weekly, and monthly time logs. Export your data in various formats for easy analysis.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking, Location-based check-in/out, Daily, weekly, monthly summaries, Data export (TXT, CSV, PDF), Calendar export, Break time definition, Attendance reminders

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeKeeper Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### SimpleTimeLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletimelogger/id6630386981)

Effortlessly track your work hours with a clean interface. Log time quickly, manage projects and tags, set targets, and monitor your work-life balance. Includes vacation tracking and insightful statistics.

**Highlights:** Quick duration logging, Project and tag management, Target hour setting, Vacation and absence tracking, Detailed statistics and insights, Home screen quick actions, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeKeeper free?

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

### Is SimpleTimeLogger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeKeeper or SimpleTimeLogger?

SimpleTimeLogger is rated higher. TimeKeeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SimpleTimeLogger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeKeeper or SimpleTimeLogger have ads?

Neither TimeKeeper nor SimpleTimeLogger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeKeeper or SimpleTimeLogger?

TimeKeeper ships an update every 11 days, and SimpleTimeLogger every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimeKeeper was updated on November 1, 2026 and SimpleTimeLogger on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*