# Hours Keeper vs Time Tracker & Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Time Tracker & Hours Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Hours Keeper's subscription. Time Tracker & Hours Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hours Keeper's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 246). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Keeper sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Time Tracker & Hours Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hours Keeper against 4.0 for Time Tracker & Hours Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Keeper has 1.4K ratings behind it against 246, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Hours Keeper's written reviews are positive against 64% of Time Tracker & Hours Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Keeper | Time Tracker & Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews)** | [4.0 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-and-hours-tracker/id1261703698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 246 |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 69 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) | [Monocubed, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616163698) |

## 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


### Time Tracker & Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-and-hours-tracker/id1261703698)

This app transforms your device into a timekeeping tool for employees. It allows teams to clock in and out from any location, with real-time updates visible on an online dashboard. Features include GPS tracking, photo capture, and offline mode for seamless time management.

**Highlights:** Streamlined clock in/out, Precise work hour recording, SnapShots photo capture, GPS location tracking, Out-of-location notifications, Customizable notes, Offline mode

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription discount | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription - $9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient time tracking
- 💡 Helpful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of refund options
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer works on some devices after updates
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Unreliable internet connectivity

**Requested features**

- Offline time management
- Landscape mode support
- Employee access to hours logged


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

### Is Time Tracker & Hours Tracker free?

Time Tracker & Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Keeper or Time Tracker & Hours Tracker?

Hours Keeper is rated higher. Hours Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Time Tracker & Hours Tracker averages 4.0 from 246 ratings.

### Do Hours Keeper or Time Tracker & Hours Tracker have ads?

Hours Keeper shows ads; Time Tracker & Hours Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Keeper or Time Tracker & Hours Tracker?

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, and Time Tracker & Hours Tracker monthly. Most recently, Hours Keeper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Time Tracker & Hours Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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