Comparison

SyncTasks 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

SyncTasks

This app offers a streamlined task management experience, syncing with Notion and Apple Reminders. It features a minimalist widget for distraction-free focus and a folder system for organization. It can also be used as a standalone to-do list.

Highlights
  • Two-way Notion sync
  • Apple Reminders integration
  • Minimalist home screen widgets
  • Folder-based task organization
  • Standalone to-do list mode
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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As a daily Notion user, I found the Notion mobile app to be too cluttered and overly complicated for simple tasks management. It is also severely lacking in widget integration which is a crucial part of the iOS experience. I have tried Todoist and TickTick with Zapier, but they lacked support for all the features I needed, AND THERE IS A SUBSCRIPTION?! I wanted a simpler, more integrated solution. That's why I built SyncTasks. Due to popular demand, I've added the option to use SyncTasks as a standalone to-do app without syncing with Notion. This can be especially useful for quickly tracking tasks like grocery lists and other on-the-go needs. Key Features of SyncTasks: Notion Integration: Two-way sync with your Notion databases. This feature also allows you to sync databases from multiple Notion Workspaces. Apple Reminders Integration: Two-way sync with your Apple Reminders. Minimal Task List Widget: My favorite feature! Inspired by dumb phones, this minimalist widget blends seamlessly with your wallpaper to create a distraction-free interface reminiscent of a dumb phone. Your home screen will display only your tasks, with no other distractions, so you can stay focused and get as much done as possible. Stay Organized: I've decided to go back to basics and stick with the trusty folder system to help you group your tasks and stay organized. You can also quickly filter and search through your tasks to find exactly what you need. Exclusive Membership Card: I absolutely love the feeling of getting something unique for myself. So, I've added this totally unnecessary but fun feature! When you first get your card after upgrading to premium (it's a one-time purchase, by the way—because I absolutely hate subscriptions), you can drag and shake it to unlock a series of randomized colors with different gradients on the card. This means your card will be unique to you and you alone. I know it's not essential, but it's kind of exciting, right? No ads. No tracking. Transparent update: Nobody likes being tracked, and I'm no exception. I've also included a Release Notes section in the app where I'll share all the new features, major bug fixes, and improvements with you. This keeps the update process as informative and transparent as possible. I'm doing this because I genuinely want to build and grow alongside my users. If you've encountered a similar issue with the Notion mobile app and are looking for a solution, want a way to stay focused and get things done, or just simply want to hang out, install SyncTasks and join me on this journey. I'll see you on the other side! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hours Tracker

Easily track your work hours, breaks, and earnings with a simple, polished interface. Manage multiple jobs, plan your week, and export your timesheets in various formats. Stay on top of your time and pay without complex spreadsheets.

Highlights
  • Clock in/out with one tap
  • Track live shifts and breaks
  • Estimate earnings automatically
  • Plan and manage work schedules
  • Track multiple jobs with different rates
  • Export timesheets (PDF, CSV)
  • Edit saved shifts
Features
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Shiftly is a simple, polished shift tracker for workers who want to track work hours, breaks, schedules, and earnings without messy spreadsheets. Clock in with one tap, track your live shift, adjust your start or end time when needed, and see your estimated pay update automatically. Whether you work hourly, juggle multiple jobs, or just want a clearer view of your week, Shiftly helps you stay on top of your time. TRACK LIVE SHIFTS Start a shift in seconds and see your elapsed time, break time, and estimated earnings while you work. Forgot to start exactly on time? Adjust your start time before saving. PLAN YOUR WORK WEEK Add upcoming shifts, view your schedule, and quickly start scheduled shifts when it’s time to work. SEE HOURS AND EARNINGS View daily and weekly totals, recent shifts, upcoming shifts, and shifts that need attention from your Home screen. MANAGE BREAKS Track unpaid breaks during live shifts or adjust break time before saving your entry. TRACK MULTIPLE JOBS Create jobs with different names, hourly rates, colors, and currencies. Perfect for workers with more than one workplace, role, or side job. EXPORT TIMESHEETS Export your shift history as PDF, CSV, or spreadsheet-friendly files for records, payroll, invoices, or personal tracking. BUILT FOR REAL WORKFLOWS Shiftly lets you edit saved shifts, confirm scheduled shifts, skip missed shifts, and keep your records accurate even when your day does not go exactly as planned. Shiftly Pro unlocks unlimited jobs, recurring schedules, overtime rules, and export options. Shiftly is made for hourly workers, freelancers, part-time workers, students, contractors, service workers, warehouse workers, baristas, retail workers, cleaners, tutors, healthcare workers, and anyone who needs a clean way to track work hours and pay. Simple shift tracking. Clear earnings. Better records. Terms of Use: https://nistic.net/shiftly/terms Privacy Policy: https://nistic.net/shiftly/privacy

Screenshots

SyncTasks4 screens
Hours Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SyncTasks at 352 against Hours Tracker's 12. Hours Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and 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

Both are free to download. SyncTasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SyncTasks against 4.7 for Hours Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SyncTasks has 352 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hours Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, Hours Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SyncTasks versus Hours Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncTasksHours Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (352 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings352 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToh Kar LeSanel Sjekirica

Customer experience

SyncTasks

All ratings352 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative23.6%

Hours Tracker

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

SyncTasks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks not syncing properly
  • Widget not displaying tasks correctly
  • App crashing after updates
  • Notification issues with repeat tasks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Notion calendar sync
  • Improve widget customization options
  • Introduce more view and filter options
  • Develop a desktop or web app version

Hours Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SyncTasks

Subscriptions2
  • SyncTasks Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • SyncTasks Pro (Annually)$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • 7-day Free TrialFree
  • SyncTasks Pro$9.99
  • SyncTasks Pro (Lifetime)$34.99
2 purchases

Hours Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Shiftly Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Shiftly Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SyncTasks free?
SyncTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hours Tracker free?
Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SyncTasks or Hours Tracker?
Hours Tracker is rated higher. SyncTasks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do SyncTasks or Hours Tracker have ads?
Neither SyncTasks nor Hours Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncTasks or Hours Tracker?
SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, and Hours Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, SyncTasks was updated on October 3, 2026 and Hours Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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