# Timely Automatic Time Tracking vs WorkHours

The clearest difference is rating: WorkHours at 4.7 against Timely Automatic Time Tracking's 3.0. WorkHours also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 32). Timely Automatic Time Tracking's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timely Automatic Time Tracking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and WorkHours sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkHours holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkHours has 1.2K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Timely Automatic Time Tracking's written reviews are positive against 84% of WorkHours's.

Timely Automatic Time Tracking ships an update every 3 weeks, WorkHours every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timely Automatic Time Tracking | WorkHours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-automatic-time-tracking/id619462420/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workhours-time-tracker/id1435481677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memory AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/619462423) | [DEVAPPS d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322409543) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### WorkHours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workhours-time-tracker/id1435481677)

Easily track your working hours, overtimes, and earnings with this intuitive time tracker. Features include automatic overtime calculations, reminder notifications, and detailed reports. Sync data across devices and back it up to the cloud for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Record work time using timers, Track earnings and overtime, Reminder notifications, Cross-device synchronization, Cloud backup, Built-in reports, Export data to PDF, CSV, Text

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $18.49 | per year |
| 1 Year subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Personal to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to WorkHours Personal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to WorkHours Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and efficient
- 💰 Helps with billing and invoicing
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🗓️ Useful for tracking multiple jobs/projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription after free trial
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access past entries
- 🕰️ Lacks flexibility in time entry (e.g. typing vs scrolling)
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔀 Issues with syncing/consistency across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Entries sometimes disappear or get duplicated
- Calculation errors in reported hours and earnings

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark jobs as paid
- Implement calendar view for better visualization
- Allow adding expenses and mileage
- Provide more flexible overtime/pay rate options
- Enable batch/recurring time entry for regular schedules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timely Automatic Time Tracking free?

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

### Is WorkHours free?

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

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

WorkHours is rated higher. Timely Automatic Time Tracking averages 3.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while WorkHours averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Timely Automatic Time Tracking or WorkHours have ads?

Neither Timely Automatic Time Tracking nor WorkHours shows ads.

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

Timely Automatic Time Tracking ships an update every 3 weeks, and WorkHours every 2 months. Most recently, Timely Automatic Time Tracking was updated on September 15, 2026 and WorkHours on September 25, 2026.

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