# Hours Keeper vs Raken Construction Management

The clearest difference is rating: Raken Construction Management at 4.7 against Hours Keeper's 4.1. Raken Construction Management also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Keeper sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Raken Construction Management sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raken Construction Management holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raken Construction Management has 22K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 73% of Raken Construction Management's.

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, Raken Construction Management every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Keeper | Raken Construction Management |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews) | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raken-construction-management/id747582049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **73.3% 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 | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Raken, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/609771732) |

## 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


### Raken Construction Management

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raken-construction-management/id747582049)

Streamline construction project management with a field-first app for daily reporting, time tracking, safety, and project documentation. Capture real-time data, manage resources, and improve productivity with an easy-to-use interface designed for jobsite crews.

**Highlights:** Daily Progress Reporting, Time & Production Tracking, Safety & Quality Management, Project Management (RFIs, Documents), Photo & Video Documentation, Resource Scheduling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raken Basic Plan | $31.99 | one-time |
| Raken Professional Plan | $64.99 | one-time |
| Raken Performance Plan | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and efficient daily reporting
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📸 Convenient photo upload and management
- 💡 Tailored for construction industry needs
- 🤝 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Concerns about account deactivation and data loss
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📊 Limited customization and reporting options

**Reported bugs**

- Photo upload issues and inconsistencies
- Unreliable app sign-in and loading problems
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Individual employee work history tracking
- Improved scheduling and calendar features
- Enhanced cost tracking and equipment management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

### Is Raken Construction Management free?

Raken Construction Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Keeper or Raken Construction Management?

Raken Construction Management is rated higher. Hours Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Raken Construction Management averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Hours Keeper or Raken Construction Management have ads?

Hours Keeper shows ads; Raken Construction Management does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Keeper or Raken Construction Management?

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, and Raken Construction Management every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hours Keeper was updated on September 22, 2026 and Raken Construction Management on September 24, 2026.

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