# Hours Keeper vs Timely Automatic Time Tracking

The clearest difference is rating: Hours Keeper at 4.1 against Timely Automatic Time Tracking's 3.0. Hours Keeper also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 32). Timely Automatic Time Tracking's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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 Timely Automatic Time Tracking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Keeper has 1.4K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Hours Keeper's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timely Automatic Time Tracking's.

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, Timely Automatic Time Tracking every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Keeper | Timely Automatic Time Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews)** | [3.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-automatic-time-tracking/id619462420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **57.2% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Memory AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/619462423) |

## 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


### Timely Automatic Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-automatic-time-tracking/id619462420)

This app automates time tracking for work, logging billable hours and creating accurate timesheets across devices. It offers insights into task breakdowns, project budgets, and billable vs. non-billable time, helping users improve efficiency and profitability.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking, Billable hour logging, Accurate timesheet creation, Cross-device synchronization, Task and activity breakdowns, Project budget tracking, AI-assisted time logging

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly | $16.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Helpful memory tracking
- 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
- 👍 Great for freelancers and consultants

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Syncing issues between app and web
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable time tracking
- 🐛 Limited functionality on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Time entries disappearing or resetting
- Inability to edit or delete time entries
- Sync issues between mobile and web

**Requested features**

- Add invoicing functionality
- Allow custom time entry (not just 15/30 min increments)
- Improve calendar integration
- Add more reporting and analytics options
- Provide a free tier for personal use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

### Is Timely Automatic Time Tracking free?

Timely Automatic Time Tracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Keeper or Timely Automatic Time Tracking?

Hours Keeper is rated higher. Hours Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Timely Automatic Time Tracking averages 3.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Hours Keeper or Timely Automatic Time Tracking have ads?

Hours Keeper shows ads; Timely Automatic Time Tracking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Keeper or Timely Automatic Time Tracking?

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, and Timely Automatic Time Tracking every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hours Keeper was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timely Automatic Time Tracking on September 15, 2026.

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