Comparison

Hours Calculator vs Work Log

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

Head to head
About

Hours Calculator

Effortlessly calculate your total work hours and minutes. Input start and end times, along with break durations, for precise calculations suitable for timesheets and payroll. Supports various time formats and handles overnight shifts.

Highlights
  • Accurate work hour calculation
  • Break time deduction
  • 12-hour and 24-hour format support
  • Handles overnight shifts
  • Professional timesheet formatting
  • Error prevention for billing
Features
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For fast and accurate work hour calculations, enter your start time, end time, and break duration to instantly calculate your total hours worked. Better than using your phone's calculator or doing mental math, the Hours Calculator handles all the time arithmetic and shows you precise hours and minutes worked, formatted clearly for timesheets and payroll. Perfect for freelancers, contractors, hourly employees, and managers who need to track work hours, calculate billable time, or verify timesheet accuracy. You can switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats to match your preference or workplace requirements, and the app automatically handles tricky calculations like crossing midnight or complex break deductions. Time tracking preferences include your preferred clock format and automatic break calculations to streamline your workflow. Key app features: - Flexible time formats: Choose between 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour military time to match your needs - Break deduction: Enter your break time and the app automatically subtracts it from your total hours worked - Precise calculations: Get exact hours and minutes worked, not rough estimates - perfect for accurate billing and payroll - Cross-midnight support: Handles overnight shifts and schedules that span across days seamlessly - Professional formatting: Results display in clean, readable format suitable for timesheets and invoicing - Error prevention: Eliminates manual calculation mistakes that can cost you money on billable hours - Quick entry: Simple interface gets you results fast without complicated menus or settings Try the Hours Calculator today for stress-free time tracking and leave a review to let us know how it helps your workflow. Thanks!

About

Work Log

Easily track your work hours and calculate your earnings without manual math. This tool offers quick logging, instant pay calculations, and smart reminders to ensure you never miss a clock-in or out. Export your timesheets in various formats for professional record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Quickly log starts, ends, and breaks
  • Instantly calculate daily and weekly earnings
  • Review past work history and patterns
  • Export timesheets to Excel or CSV
  • Set custom reminders to clock in/out
Features
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Effortless Time Tracking & Pay Calculations. Work Log is the fastest way to track your hours and calculate your earnings. No complexity, no manual math—just a clean, professional tool for your work day. CORE FEATURES: • Quick Log: Record starts, ends, and breaks with a single tap. • Instant Pay: Auto-calculate daily and weekly earnings in your currency. • History at a Glance: Review past weeks and work patterns instantly. • Pro Exports: Send Excel or CSV timesheets via email or Share Sheet. • Smart Reminders: Never forget to clock in or out with custom alerts. WHY WORK LOG? • Clean & Fast: Designed for one-handed, rapid entry. • Privacy First: Data stays secure on your device. • 100% Free: Full features, no hidden costs. Make every minute count. Download Work Log today. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eKpCrHObycb4R2XzxOStRSfGAWvF0jj8eBWA9LQ9vTA/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Znet80Ub_OF647tTR3P3EPYPGtk7Vgrc-1NtkNyP75c/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Hours Calculator3 screens
Work Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hours Calculator at none against Work Log's 4. Hours Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Work Log's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, device support 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. Work Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Hours Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hours Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Hours Calculator versus Work Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHours CalculatorWork Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (19 ratings)
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalculatorSoup, LLCMeta Innovation Limited

In-app purchases

None

Hours Calculator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Work Log

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hours Calculator free?
Hours Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Work Log free?
Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hours Calculator or Work Log?
Hours Calculator is rated higher. Hours Calculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Work Log averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do Hours Calculator or Work Log have ads?
Work Log shows ads; Hours Calculator does not.

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