# Hours Keeper vs World Clock

The clearest difference is monetization model: World Clock at free with in-app purchases against Hours Keeper's subscription. World Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Hours Keeper's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 32%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Keeper sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and World Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Hours Keeper's written reviews are positive against 32% of World Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, World Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Keeper | World Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-local-time/id1024201761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Andriy Gordiychuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/347064284) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321)

Easily track your work hours, calculate earnings, and generate professional PDF invoices for clients. Manage billings and payments efficiently with this intuitive time tracking tool.

**Highlights:** Real-time hours/earning tracking, Weekly and monthly timesheets, PDF invoice generation, Billing and payment tracking, Configurable overtime and breaks, Data export and sync

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - 1 Year | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Premium | $23.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $26.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Hours Keeper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Helpful for tracking hours
- 📋 Great for invoicing
- 📊 Useful reporting features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy after recent updates
- ⏳ Slow performance and lags
- 🔄 Data loss and sync issues
- 🚫 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or restore data
- Incorrect time and billing calculations

**Requested features**

- Customizable invoice templates
- Ability to add notes to entries
- Automatic overtime calculations
- Integration with accounting software


### World Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-local-time/id1024201761)

This app provides the local time, sunrise, and sunset for over a million locations worldwide. It's useful for international business calls, staying in touch with friends and family abroad, and planning outdoor activities. The app supports multiple languages and offers immediate updates for Daylight Saving Time changes.

**Highlights:** Local time for over 1 million locations, Sunrise and sunset times, Daylight Saving Time updates, Customizable location names, Day and nighttime indicators, Supports iPhone and iPad formats

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited access | $1.49 | per year |
| Unlimited cities in World Clock Widget | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Convenient widget
- 🕰️ Helpful for keeping track of time zones
- 🌇 Useful sunrise/sunset information
- 💻 Clean and simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment to add additional cities
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- ⚠️ Incorrect time zone information in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working after iOS updates
- Unable to add or remove cities
- Incorrect time zone calculations

**Requested features**

- Support for 24-hour clock format
- Ability to add unlimited cities without payment
- Improved widget functionality
- Sync with calendar for meeting scheduling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

### Is World Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hours Keeper or World Clock?

World Clock is rated higher. Hours Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while World Clock averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Hours Keeper or World Clock have ads?

Hours Keeper shows ads; World Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Keeper or World Clock?

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, and World Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hours Keeper was updated on October 2, 2026 and World Clock on October 1, 2026.

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