DevHours vs ArchiveLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-tap timer
- Project and task organization
- Categorize work types
- Daily time summaries
- Detailed reports
- CSV data export
- Offline data storage
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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.
ArchiveLab
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Turn screenshots into a searchable library. You screenshot everything. You never find it again. ArchiveLab fixes this by turning your screenshot chaos into a connected, searchable visual library. Extract text offline, link ideas on an infinite canvas, and find any saved post, idea, or reference in seconds. 100% private — no cloud, no account. HOW IT WORKS Import screenshots from your gallery Offline OCR extracts text instantly on device Drag, connect and map items on an infinite visual canvas Organize by platform (Instagram, TikTok, X) with Social Spaces, folders & tags Search any word or image in seconds KEY FEATURES Infinite Canvas – Spatially link screenshots & text Offline OCR – Ultra fast, no internet required Full Text Search – Find any word, comment or tweet instantly Social Spaces – Separate views for Instagram, TikTok, X, etc. Smart Folders & Tags – Build your own visual memory system Local & Fast – All data stays on device, even with huge libraries Export – TXT/CSV sharing of extracted content PRIVACY FIRST No cloud. No accounts. No tracking. Your data never leaves your phone. PERFECT FOR Creators saving visual inspiration Students & researchers archiving sources Social media lovers who never want to lose a post Anyone tired of endless scrolling through screenshots
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DevHours at none against ArchiveLab's shown. DevHours also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DevHours ships an update every 2 days, ArchiveLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DevHours | ArchiveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NATHAN CARLISLE FOX | EL MEHDI OUHAMMOU |
In-app purchases
DevHours
No in-app purchases
ArchiveLab
No in-app purchases









