# Timely Automatic Time Tracking vs Time Squared

The clearest difference is rating: Time Squared at 4.9 against Timely Automatic Time Tracking's 3.0. Time Squared also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 32). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Time Squared sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Squared holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Squared has 2.4K 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 89% of Time Squared's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timely Automatic Time Tracking | Time Squared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-automatic-time-tracking/id619462420/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 37 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memory AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/619462423) | [TSQ Publishing Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543452557) |

## 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


### Time Squared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-squared-hours-tracker/id1508199584)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app helps businesses and individuals accurately track work hours, manage projects, and collect data for payroll and invoices. It offers features like GPS location tracking, job management, crew supervision, and detailed reporting for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Accurate time tracking with GPS, Job and project management, Crew management and monitoring, Insightful dashboard and reporting, Timesheet creation and export, Payroll data collection, Expense and invoice data generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly Sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ tier 0 monthly sub | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Legacy sub - monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TSQ Company (tier 1) monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Individual Annual Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ tier 0 annual sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ legacy tier 0 monthly sub | $49.99 | per year |
| TSQ company tier-1 annual sub | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking hours and pay
- 🚀 Straightforward and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Lack of calendar or schedule view
- 💡 Missing holiday pay or overtime features
- 🐛 Issues with data loss or syncing
- 💡 Desire for more advanced reporting or analytics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Data loss or sync issues
- Inability to edit past entries

**Requested features**

- Add calendar or schedule view
- Implement holiday pay and overtime features
- Improve data backup and sync functionality
- Provide more advanced reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timely Automatic Time Tracking free?

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

### Is Time Squared free?

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

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

Time Squared is rated higher. Timely Automatic Time Tracking averages 3.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Time Squared averages 4.9 from 2.4K ratings.

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

Neither Timely Automatic Time Tracking nor Time Squared shows ads.

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

Timely Automatic Time Tracking ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Squared every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timely Automatic Time Tracking was updated on September 15, 2026 and Time Squared on September 24, 2026.

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