Comparison

Acumen vs DevHours

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

Head to head
About

Acumen

This app automatically creates a balanced schedule by analyzing task effort and enjoyment. It uses a mathematical algorithm to optimize task placement, helping users stay productive and motivated throughout their day.

Highlights
  • Smart scheduling algorithm
  • Checklists and reminders
  • Productivity analytics
  • AI-powered weekly reports
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Gamified achievements
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Acumen automatically transforms your tasks into a clear, balanced schedule. It analyzes task effort and enjoyment and uses a mathematical algorithm to compute the optimal time for each item, so you stay productive and motivated. Key Features • Checklists & Reminders Break tasks into step-by-step checklists and set custom reminders in seconds. • Smart Notifications Get alerts for upcoming tasks and custom reminders so you’re always one step ahead. • Productivity Analytics View efficiency scores, completion rates and time-on-task trends over any period, so you know where your time really goes. • Weekly Reports Powered by AI, access in-depth reports to visualize your progress, celebrate wins, spot blockers and refine your productivity strategy. • Calendar Integration Plan your week, month or year in our built-in calendar and stay in sync with Google Calendar. • Smart Scheduler Enter what needs doing and how long you’d like to spend; Acumen then distributes those hours across your schedule for maximum impact. • Achievements & Milestones Provides goals and milestones to add a gamified aspect to your productivity. Who It’s For Acumen isn’t just for one type of planner, it’s for anyone who wants to get more out of their day. Students can block out study sprints and track their learning streaks; professionals can juggle meetings, deadlines, and follow-ups without losing their cool; freelancers and creators can balance client work, personal goals, and well-deserved breaks. If you’ve got things to do and limited time, Acumen is for you. Why Acumen? Because no two tasks or people are the same. Acumen’s uses a proprietary Zenith Gradient algorithm to adapt your schedule to how you work, so you get more done in less time without feeling overwhelmed. Acumen is always free to use. Every new user gets a 7-day Premium trial, with no commitment and the ability to cancel anytime. Acumen Premium is available for purchase as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a lifetime plan. Love the app? Let us know! Acumen Terms of Service: https://www.acumenweb.app/terms Acumen Privacy Policy: https://www.acumenweb.app/privacy

About

DevHours

This app offers simple time tracking for developers, allowing them to log work hours by project and task type. It features a one-tap timer, local data storage, and privacy-focused design. Generate reports and export data in CSV format.

Highlights
  • One-tap timer
  • Project and task organization
  • Categorize work types
  • Daily time summaries
  • Detailed reports
  • CSV data export
  • Offline data storage
Features
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DevHours is a straightforward time tracking app built for developers who want to track their work hours without the complexity of enterprise software. Features: • One-tap timer - Start and stop tracking with a single tap • Projects & Work Items - Organize time by project and task (tickets, issues, PRs) • Task Types - Categorize work as Development, Meeting, Code Review, Testing, Documentation, or Other • Daily Summary - See today's entries at a glance with total hours • Reports - View time breakdowns by day, project, or task type • Custom Date Ranges - Filter reports by today, this week, this month, or custom dates • CSV Export - Export your time entries for analysis • Offline First - All data stored locally on your device • Privacy Focused - No accounts, no tracking, no data leaves your device • Dark Theme - Easy on the eyes during late night coding sessions Perfect for: - Developers tracking project work - Anyone who wants simple, private time tracking Free and open source.

Screenshots

Acumen4 screens
DevHours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevHours at none against Acumen's 3. DevHours also leads on ads (none vs shown). Acumen's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Acumen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. DevHours asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Acumen against 5.0 for DevHours. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acumen has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Acumen versus DevHours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcumenDevHours
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaheim ArchibaldNATHAN CARLISLE FOX

Customer experience

Acumen

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DevHours

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Acumen

Subscriptions2
  • Acumen Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Acumen Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$54.991 Year
One-time1
  • Acumen Premium (Lifetime)$74.99
None

DevHours

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acumen free?
Acumen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevHours free?
DevHours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Acumen or DevHours?
Acumen and DevHours are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Acumen or DevHours have ads?
Acumen shows ads; DevHours does not.
Which is updated more often, Acumen or DevHours?
Acumen ships an update every 2 days, and DevHours every 2 days. Most recently, Acumen was updated on October 2, 2026 and DevHours on October 16, 2026.

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