# Hours Keeper vs Timesheet PDF

The clearest difference is rating: Timesheet PDF at 4.7 against Hours Keeper's 4.1. Timesheet PDF also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). 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 Timesheet PDF sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timesheet PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 567 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Hours Keeper's written reviews are positive against 71% of Timesheet PDF's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Keeper | Timesheet PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id563155321/reviews) | **[4.7 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-pdf/id898115583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 567 |
| Positive reviews | 57.2% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 72 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [Mobile and Database Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/492595032) |

## 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


### Timesheet PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-pdf/id898115583)

Easily create, sign, and send weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly timesheets as PDFs. Automatically calculate pay, track overtime, and add expenses. Sync hours to your calendar and customize with your logo.

**Highlights:** Quick time entry, Automatic pay calculation, Multiple PDF report options, Add expenses and per diem, Flexible overtime options, Customizable logo, Sync to device calendar

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $3.99 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $4.49 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $4.99 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal | $4.99 | one-time |
| TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 x 12 Month Subscription | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Helpful for tracking hours and expenses
- 👍 Great for small businesses and freelancers
- 👍 Customizable timesheets and invoices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free trial
- 🔒 Difficulty managing account and subscription
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access account
- Unable to delete or edit timesheets
- Subscription renewal issues causing loss of data
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize hourly rates
- Improve overtime and holiday pay calculations
- Implement better project and client management
- Allow more timesheet entries in free version
- Add option to purchase app outright instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Keeper free?

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

### Is Timesheet PDF free?

Timesheet PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Keeper or Timesheet PDF?

Timesheet PDF is rated higher. Hours Keeper averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Timesheet PDF averages 4.7 from 567 ratings.

### Do Hours Keeper or Timesheet PDF have ads?

Hours Keeper shows ads; Timesheet PDF does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Keeper or Timesheet PDF?

Hours Keeper ships an update monthly, and Timesheet PDF monthly. Most recently, Hours Keeper was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timesheet PDF on September 21, 2026.

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