Comparison

Timely vs ShiftPocket

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One-tap clock in/out
  • Live pay counter with tax tracking
  • Smart shift tools (notes, widgets, expenses)
  • Auto clock in
  • Private and ad-free
Features
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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/

About

ShiftPocket

Features
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ShiftPay Tracker is a simple work hours and earnings tracker built for hourly workers, part-time staff, and shift-based jobs. It helps you keep clear records of your shifts, working hours, overtime, pay rate, and tips, so you can better understand your weekly or monthly income. Key features: Quickly log shifts, hours worked, pay rate, overtime, and tips View weekly and monthly earnings summaries Estimate take-home pay with a simple calculation Export text or CSV summaries when needed Keep your data stored locally on your device Use the core features without creating an account Pro membership features: Unlock premium features after the free usage limit Access advanced report and export features Use paid features designed for longer-term and heavier use Restore purchases inside the app when needed Who it is for: Hourly workers Part-time employees Shift-based workers Anyone who wants to track work hours and earnings more clearly How to use: Open the app and review the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use Agree to continue into the app Add your shift records Check summaries and export reports when needed Upgrade to Pro if you want access to premium features Privacy and Terms: Users are required to review and accept the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use before entering the app for the first time Privacy and legal information remains available inside the app Shift data is stored locally on the device unless the user chooses to export or share it Please note: ShiftPay Tracker is intended for personal record keeping and income reference Users should review exported summaries before using them for payroll, tax, or official reporting purposes Privacy Policy: https://apps.gongchangzhang.top/file/st_privacy_policy/doc/yinsi.html Terms of Use: https://apps.gongchangzhang.top/file/st_terms_of_use/doc/yinsi.html

Screenshots

Timely4 screens
ShiftPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShiftPocket at 14.0 against Timely's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Timely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ShiftPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timely versus ShiftPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelyShiftPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTigran Matikozyan石家庄龚长漳网络科技有限公司

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Timely

Subscriptions4
  • 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
3 purchases

ShiftPocket

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShiftPocket free?
ShiftPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timely or ShiftPocket have ads?
Neither Timely nor ShiftPocket shows ads.

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