# Geofency vs Work Log

The clearest difference is price: Work Log at Free against Geofency's $4.99. Work Log also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 623) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). Geofency's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Work Log is free to download; Geofency costs $4.99 up front. Geofency sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Work Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.7 for Geofency against 4.8 for Work Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 3.9K ratings behind it against 623, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Geofency's written reviews are positive against 82% of Work Log's.

Geofency ships an update every 9 days, Work Log every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geofency | Work Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofency-time-tracking/id615538630/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 623 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karl Heinz Herbel](https://appshunter.io/developer/891641490) | [AR Productions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578126962) |

## What reviewers say

### Geofency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofency-time-tracking/id615538630)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Automatically track your time based on your location. This app records arrival and departure times as you enter or leave designated places, eliminating manual clock-in and clock-out. It offers detailed statistics, calendar export, and even integrates with home automation systems.

**Highlights:** Automatic location-based time tracking, Graphical visualization of dwell times, Rich statistics and summaries, Webhook for home automation, Calendar export (iCloud, CalDAV, Exchange), Apple Watch app, Export data to Excel-friendly format

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1 kg Coffee Tip | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective location tracking
- 🕰️ Accurate time logging
- 📊 Detailed statistics and reports
- 🔌 Low battery impact
- 🔍 Helpful for billing and invoicing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited location customization options
- 🕰️ Occasional inaccuracies in time tracking
- 🤖 Inconsistent integration with iBeacons
- 🔍 Difficulty merging or editing location data
- 🔍 Lack of advanced filtering and sorting options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent background tracking on newer iOS versions
- Unreliable webhook integration for home automation

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually add/edit locations
- Improve iBeacon integration and reliability
- Implement more advanced filtering and reporting options
- Add support for exporting data to other formats
- Introduce a dark mode option


### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-shift-tracker/id1578126960)

Easily log your work shifts, track hours, and calculate earnings. This app offers detailed features for overtime, tips, expenses, and more, with customizable settings and flexible reporting. Upgrade to remove ads and unlock unlimited jobs.

**Highlights:** Track hours, expenses, tips, and mileage, Automatic break deduction, Overtime and premium hour tracking, Customizable pay periods, Manual or automatic time entry, Detailed notes section

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work Log Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Work Log Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient time tracking
- 💰 Helpful for pay calculations
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🧠 Customizable settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- ⏱️ Inconsistent date/time display
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Limited export options
- 🧠 Confusing pay period settings

**Reported bugs**

- Input times changing automatically
- White screen on app launch
- Shifts disappearing from history
- 24-hour clock mode not disabling
- Subscription not transferring to new device

**Requested features**

- Add ability to duplicate/repeat shifts
- Include job/client name tagging
- Implement overtime pay calculations
- Provide currency options beyond USD
- Enable syncing across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Geofency free?

Geofency costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Work Log free?

Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Geofency or Work Log?

Work Log is rated higher. Geofency averages 4.7 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Work Log averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Geofency or Work Log have ads?

Work Log shows ads; Geofency does not.

### Which is updated more often, Geofency or Work Log?

Geofency ships an update every 9 days, and Work Log every 10 days. Most recently, Geofency was updated on September 24, 2026 and Work Log on September 22, 2026.

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