Comparison

Time Arc Lite vs TimeTracker Pro

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

Head to head
About

Time Arc Lite

Effortlessly monitor your work hours with a streamlined interface. Track multiple jobs, breaks, and overtime with smart features like target time and reminders. Export your work logs easily.

Highlights
  • Track multiple jobs
  • Clock in/out
  • Track breaks
  • Overtime tracking
  • Target time feature
  • Export work logs (CSV)
  • Calendar view
Features
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Time Arc helps you keep track of the time you have worked. Minimal and intuitive interface gives you the fastest possible access to all important features. Time Arc features a completely unique interface with a lot of smart intuitive features. A must have for anyone who needs to keep track of their time. Great for contractors, freelancers and consultants who are working on one or many projects. ••• Please note that the free version of Time Arc is ad-supported and feature-limited ••• Some of the many features of Time Arc: ◆ Simple interface to give fastest possible access to the most necessary features ◆ Keep track of multiple jobs simultaneously ◆ Clock in/out directly or at a specific time ◆ Track breaks ◆ Comments/Notes for both breaks and entries ◆ Keep track of overtime ◆ Target time - lets you see when you could leave for the day ◆ Reminders - reminds you when you have worked a full day ◆ Location based Reminders - get notified when you have entered or exited a job's location (Not available in Lite version) ◆ Export work logs in CSV format ◆ Calendar view, Tags and filters, Widgets, Live activity and much more!

About

TimeTracker Pro

This app helps you meticulously track your work hours, generate detailed reports, and create invoices. It offers extensive customization for logging entries, managing clients and projects, and exporting data in various formats. Simplify your billing and payroll with this powerful time management tool.

Highlights
  • Customizable time logging
  • Client and project management
  • Flexible reporting
  • Invoice generation
  • Data export (PDF, CSV)
  • Cross-device sync
  • Customizable pay rates
Features
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Track time spent on the job with this powerful, customizable and easy to use app. TimeTracker Pro is your full featured time tracking and reporting application. It will simplify your life and save you money! TimeTracker Pro is finely tuned, exceptionally reliable and easy to use. TimeTracker Pro replaces our TimeTracker app which has been helping users track their time worked since 2011. TimeTracker Pro has MANY new features from TimeTracker. ------ Its ease of use, full features and great interface make it an essential tool for any iPhone or iPad user needing to track their time spent on the job. Its' power extends to the desktop by allowing emailing or exporting PDF format or Excel friendly files directly to the desktop. It's so easy to use! ------ WHY TimeTracker IS BETTER * Elegant user interface * The most powerful and flexible Reporting features available * Organize your entries into logs for maximum ease of use * Quick and easy on-screen filtering to get the most from your tracked data * The MOST extensive set of preferences available EASE OF USE * Completely customize your app and make it your own * Record your entries with easy to use screens that show your frequently used items * Custom keyboard entry with calculator functions * Smart functions to make data entry FAST (i.e. once you select a client, remembers their rate) * Keeps a frequently used list for appropriate fields like "Client", "Project" and "Description" and presents those when entering for one tap entry * Always remembers the last log you edited and returns you there upon returning to the app * Unlimited customizable pay rates * Specify a default wage for each log VIEWING YOUR ENTRIES * Shows total earned for each log when displaying Log view screen * Sort time entries by "Date", "Client", "Task", "Project", "Rate" and many other parameters * Filter on-screen display to see exactly the information you need * Customizable 2nd line display and optional 3rd line for even more information REPORTING * The most flexible and powerful reporting available * Choose the attractive PDF format or CSV for importing into Excel * Email your time sheet reports * Export your reports to Dropbox or directly to your Mac or PC via a wi-fi connection * Accountants love our templates because they provide all the key information needed PREFERENCES * Ability to set password to access app * Includes client field and support for sorting and exporting by client. Ideal for those who must bill different clients TIME * Create custom rates using one of three different rate types 1. Hourly 2. Per Visit 3. Per Day * Auto calculate overtime worked * Further categorize your time: “Work”, “Vacation”, “Sick” or “Other” INTERNATIONAL * Supports ALL major currencies SYNC * Keep your data synced between your multiple devices (ie your iPhone and iPad) BACKUP AND SAFE KEEPING * Backup your data to iCloud or directly to your computer via a Wi-Fi connection or to Dropbox * Set backup to “Automatic” when using iCloud so your data is always safe SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS * When first installed allows up to 25 entries. * After using the 25 entries you will need to subscribe to either the monthly or yearly subscription. * A new subscription includes 2 free weeks of unlimited usage. You can cancel prior to the end of the trial without any cost to you. * Payment charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase * Automatic renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period silverwaresoftware.com/PrivacyPolicy.html silverwaresoftware.com/TermsOfUse.html ------ Questions/comments? For a fast reply, email us at: support@silverwaresoftware.com We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact us. Simply go into TimeTracker Pro’s Prefs screen and tap on the "Email the Author" option.

Screenshots

Time Arc Lite4 screens
TimeTracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Arc Lite at 100% against TimeTracker Pro's 64%. Time Arc Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). TimeTracker Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and iOS requirement 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. TimeTracker Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Time Arc Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time Arc Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeTracker Pro has 133 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Time Arc Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of TimeTracker Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Arc Lite ships an update every 4 months, TimeTracker Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Time Arc Lite versus TimeTracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Arc LiteTimeTracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better4.5 (133 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16133 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvid BjörkqvistSilverware Software, LLC

Customer experience

Time Arc Lite

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TimeTracker Pro

All ratings132 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative24.2%

Bugs and requests

Time Arc Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TimeTracker Pro

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Bug in adding new times
  • Old app data inaccessible after iOS update
  • App lags and crashes with too much data
  • Cannot export timesheets to PDF
  • Subscription not recognized after payment
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  • App glitches and stops working

Requested features

7 requests
  • Provide for old app data migration
  • Make an update to the old app for data export
  • Allow custom pay to stay permanently
  • Improve clarity and instructions
  • Fix reporting issues
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  • Allow export to PDF/any file type
  • Fix subscription recognition issues

In-app purchases

None

Time Arc Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeTracker Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Usage14 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlimited Usage14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Time Arc Lite free?
Time Arc Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeTracker Pro free?
TimeTracker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Arc Lite or TimeTracker Pro?
Time Arc Lite is rated higher. Time Arc Lite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TimeTracker Pro averages 4.5 from 133 ratings.
Do Time Arc Lite or TimeTracker Pro have ads?
Time Arc Lite shows ads; TimeTracker Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Time Arc Lite or TimeTracker Pro?
Time Arc Lite ships an update every 4 months, and TimeTracker Pro monthly. Most recently, Time Arc Lite was updated on November 11, 2026 and TimeTracker Pro on November 3, 2026.

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