Timely vs Work Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timely
This app provides a simple, one-tap time tracking solution for hourly workers. It displays real-time earnings as you work, including tax calculations, and offers smart tools for managing shifts and expenses. It's designed with privacy in mind, offering no ads or tracking.
- One-tap clock in/out
- Live pay counter with tax tracking
- Smart shift tools (notes, widgets, expenses)
- Auto clock in
- Private and ad-free
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Tired of guessing your paycheck? Timely is the one-tap time clock that shows your real-time earnings as you work. Simple, accurate, and privacy-first. Why Timely? • One-Tap Clock In/Out → track shifts, breaks, and more! • Live Pay Counter → see daily, weekly, monthly earnings build in real time with tax tracking calculation as well. • Smart Shift Tools → notes, widgets, work expenses, and auto clock in. • Private → exportable, no ads, no tracking. Perfect for: shift workers, freelancers, contractors, small biz, students or anyone paid by the hour. Take control of your time and earnings today. Download Timely and never lose track of your pay again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Timely at none against Work Log's shown. Timely also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 19). Work Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Timely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Work Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timely against 4.7 for Work Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timely has 126 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Timely ships an update fortnightly, Work Log every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timely | Work Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (126 ratings) — better | 4.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tigran Matikozyan | Meta Innovation |
Customer experience
Timely
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In-app purchases
Timely
- Timely Elite7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Timely Elite$4.991 Month
- Timely Elite Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Timely Elite Annual14 Days trial$44.991 Year
Work Log
- Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly$5.997 Days
- Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Yearly$29.991 Year
