# Shop It Timer Notes vs GigSpot

Shop It Timer Notes and GigSpot both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Shop It Timer Notes's written reviews are positive against 22% of GigSpot's. Shop It Timer Notes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). GigSpot's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 33). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

GigSpot is free to download; Shop It Timer Notes costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Shop It Timer Notes against 4.5 for GigSpot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GigSpot has 1.3K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Shop It Timer Notes's written reviews are positive against 22% of GigSpot's.

Shop It Timer Notes ships an update monthly, GigSpot every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shop It Timer Notes | GigSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-it-timer-notes/id552688042/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigspot/id1114815419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saketh Ashvapuram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802482502) | [Research Metrics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/510041799) |

## What reviewers say

### Shop It Timer Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-it-timer-notes/id552688042)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app allows for precise, second-by-second time-stamped note-taking and expense tracking, ideal for mystery shoppers and daily use. It features receipt uploads, time gap calculations, and discreet text entry to simplify reporting and enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Second-by-second time-stamping, Expense logging with receipt uploads, Discreet text entry, Time gap calculation, Passcode lock, Adjustable font size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for mystery shopping
- ⏱️ Accurate to-the-second timing
- 📸 Discreet photo taking
- 🎙️ Audio recording useful
- 🤫 Stealthy/discreet interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Recordings sometimes empty/unplayable
- 🐛 App shuts down when switching apps
- 🐛 Time marking too sensitive
- 🐛 Inconsistent recording reliability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes, losing timings
- Recordings are empty or unplayable
- App shuts down and closes notes when switching apps
- Time marking is too sensitive, creating unneeded marks
- Recording feature is not reliable

**Requested features**

- Disable phone's auto-lock feature for iOS
- Add to disable auto-lock apps list
- Partnership with audio transcription to text
- Make data accessible in iTunes file sharing
- Organize photo export better


### GigSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gigspot/id1114815419)

Discover and apply for mystery shopping and market research opportunities. Companies compete for your service, offering numerous job openings. You choose the jobs, locations, and times that suit you best, with payment details clearly listed.

**Highlights:** Access thousands of job opportunities, Companies compete for your service, Choose jobs by location and time, View compensation and reimbursement details, Receive push notifications for new jobs, Complete certifications on mobile

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient for completing jobs
- 🚀 Faster than website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to find and apply for jobs
- ⏱️ Slow performance and sync issues
- 💰 Delayed payments and reimbursements
- 🔒 Security concerns with personal information

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and invalid credentials
- Disappearing job assignments
- Inability to submit completed reports

**Requested features**

- Ability to view job history and status
- Improved search and filtering options
- Sync issues between app and website resolved
- Faster and more reliable performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shop It Timer Notes free?

Shop It Timer Notes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GigSpot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shop It Timer Notes or GigSpot?

GigSpot is rated higher. Shop It Timer Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while GigSpot averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Shop It Timer Notes or GigSpot have ads?

Neither Shop It Timer Notes nor GigSpot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shop It Timer Notes or GigSpot?

Shop It Timer Notes ships an update monthly, and GigSpot every 3 months. Most recently, Shop It Timer Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and GigSpot on October 13, 2026.

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