Comparison

Photo Gear Database vs Hours Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Gear Database

Manage your photography equipment with a comprehensive database. Track gear details, view summaries by category, and log changes. Customize settings for a personalized experience, including theme and data display options.

Highlights
  • Add, delete, and update gear entries
  • Searchable gear lists and summaries
  • Categorized data with subtotals and averages
  • Change log for tracking modifications
  • User notes for quick recording
  • Vendor and insurance information storage
  • Customizable settings including dark/light theme
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Gear List - The gear list displays the lists of gears that have been entered into the app. You can delete and update the gears in the list. Update the gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be changed. This page is searchable. Summary - The summary gives you a different and more comprehensive view of your data. The summary lists the categories of your list with a total. It will list the category's contents with a subtotal and an average. This page is searchable. Change Log - The change log displays the changes made to a gear in the gear list for the day. The change log can be deleted at the beginning of a new day or kept longer if desired by selecting the appropiate switch in Settings. User Notes - The user notes provides a quick and convenient way to record something regarding your gear. Add, Delete, Update Gear - This option allows you to add a new gear to the app. The add function is available on the NavBar "+" of the Gear List and from the menu on the right side of the NavBar. You can also delete a gear by swiping to the left on its row and then selecting the delete button. The Gear List screen also contains an Edit button on the NavBar. Update a gear by selecting the row of the equipment to be updated. On the Update screen, you can update and delete from the Type, Brand, and Vendor drop-down lists. If one or more of the list item has been entered incorrectly, you may make your corrections or you may delete the incorrect entry then update the gear. Settings - The settings can be found in the menu on the NavBar. Settings have the following switches. 1. Allow Change Log Logging 2. Clear Change Log on New Day 3. Include Zero Amounts in the Average 4. Change between Dark and Light Theme 5. Turn Off the Detail Screen 6. Allow Zero Amount The Allow Zero Amount allows the purchased amount to be changed to 0.00. Usually, the amount defaults to 0.00 for the amount. The stored amount contains the actual purchased amount. To change the amount, click the 0.00; the stored amount will pop over the 0.00 to allow a change. If the amount is not one of the fields to be changed, the systems will see 0.00 in the change field and retain the stored amount. Which means the amount can not be set to 0.00. To allow the amount to be changed to 0.00 because the amount initially entered should have been 0.00, this switch will know to store the amount as 0.00. Vendor - The vendor module lets you maintain a list with contact information and a rating. Insurance - The insurance module allows you to store your insurance information for your gear.

About

Hours Tracker

Features
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Take control of your time with Hours Tracker - Time Tracker, the simple and powerful app for tracking work hours, activities, and daily routines. Whether you're a freelancer, student, shift worker, or just want to stay organized, Hours Tracker - Time Tracker helps you log your time effortlessly. With just a tap, you can start and stop timers, add custom tasks, and organize your hours by projects or categories. Use detailed reports and visual summaries to see where your time goes and improve your productivity. Hours Tracker - Time Tracker is perfect for tracking billable hours, managing side projects, or building daily habits. Customize your workflow, set reminders, and stay on schedule without the clutter. Whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go, Hours Tracker - Time Tracker keeps everything simple, clear, and in one place. Try it today and make every minute count.

Screenshots

Photo Gear Database4 screens
Hours Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hours Tracker at Free against Photo Gear Database's $1.99. Hours Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Photo Gear Database's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hours Tracker is free to download; Photo Gear Database costs $1.99 up front. Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Photo Gear Database asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, Hours Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Gear Database versus Hours Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Gear DatabaseHours Tracker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWayne A GlassOmar Ahmed

In-app purchases

None

Photo Gear Database

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hours Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access (Weekly)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Access (Yearly)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Photo Gear Database free?
Photo Gear Database costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Gear Database or Hours Tracker have ads?
Neither Photo Gear Database nor Hours Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Gear Database or Hours Tracker?
Photo Gear Database ships an update every 19 months, and Hours Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Photo Gear Database was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 20, 2026.

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