# Give Take vs Alto Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Give Take at ad-supported against Alto Timer's free with in-app purchases. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Give Take sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alto Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Give Take | Alto Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alto-timer/id6717600432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [YongJae Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052227753) | [James John Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/799642938) |

## What reviewers say

### Give Take

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/give-take-gift-tracker/id6503137121)

Easily track all monetary gifts for life events like weddings, birthdays, and funerals. Log gift details, manage contacts, and view summary statistics to stay organized without spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Record gift history (dates, amounts, events, people), Manage contacts and view gift history by person, View summary statistics (total given, received, balance), Filter and search gift records, Calendar integration for event dates, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Premium Features | $1.99 | one-time |


### Alto Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alto-timer/id6717600432)

Easily track billable hours, manage expenses, and create professional invoices. Designed for freelancers and small businesses, it simplifies client billing and payment processing.

**Highlights:** Log billable hours with a timer, Attach expenses and receipts, Create and send professional invoices, Sync time entries with calendar, Import clients from contacts, Team time tracking and invoicing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alto Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Alto 3 Months Free | $0.99 | per month |
| Alto Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Give Take free?

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

### Is Alto Timer free?

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

### Do Give Take or Alto Timer have ads?

Both Give Take and Alto Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Give Take or Alto Timer?

Give Take ships an update weekly, and Alto Timer weekly. Most recently, Give Take was updated on October 5, 2026 and Alto Timer on October 12, 2026.

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