Comparison

MyDATEV vs Timebutler

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

Head to head
About

MyDATEV

Securely connect with your tax advisor to exchange documents, communicate directly, and manage tasks and approvals. Upload receipts and access other DATEV cloud applications seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Secure login with DATEV account
  • Push notifications for updates
  • Direct chat communication
  • Task management and deadlines
  • Document review and approvals
  • Upload receipts and documents
Features
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MyDATEV App – für Mandanten Die MyDATEV App verbindet Sie sicher und komfortabel mit Ihrer Steuerkanzlei – jederzeit und überall. Kommunizieren Sie direkt, tauschen Sie Dokumente aus und behalten Sie Aufgaben sowie Freigaben stets im Blick – alles zentral und sicher in einer App. Voraussetzungen: • DATEV-Konto erforderlich • Authentifizierung mit SmartLogin • Nutzung von MyDATEV Kommunikation (Unterhaltungen, Aufgaben, Dokumente und Freigaben) • Einrichtung und Freischaltung durch Ihre Kanzlei erforderlich Funktionen: Sicherer und einfacher Login Melden Sie sich mit Ihrem DATEV-Konto an und profitieren Sie von einem hohen Sicherheitsniveau. Push-Benachrichtigungen Bleiben Sie über neue und geänderte Nachrichten, Aufgaben und Dokumente Ihrer Kanzlei immer auf dem Laufenden. Direkte Kommunikation Tauschen Sie sich per Chat mit Ihrer Kanzlei zu Themen wie Steuern, Lohn und Buchführung aus. Aufgaben erledigen Bearbeiten Sie Aufgaben, behalten Sie Fristen im Blick und arbeiten Sie effizient mit Ihrer Kanzlei zusammen. Freigaben erteilen Prüfen Sie Dokumente einfach und erteilen Sie erforderliche Freigaben direkt in der App. Dokumente hochladen Fotografieren und senden Sie Belege direkt an DATEV-Anwendungen wie DATEV Meine Steuern oder DATEV Unternehmen online. Zentraler Einstieg in die DATEV-Welt Greifen Sie nahtlos auf das MyDATEV Portal zu und wechseln Sie zwischen den bekannten DATEV Cloud-Anwendungen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass einzelne Anwendungen, wie DATEV Unternehmen online, derzeit noch nicht vollständig für Mobilgeräte optimiert sind.

About

Timebutler

This app allows employees to log working hours, track time on the go, and submit vacation requests. Managers can review and approve these requests directly within the application, keeping all time-off and absence management organized remotely.

Highlights
  • Mobile time tracking
  • Record working hours
  • Submit vacation requests
  • Approve/reject requests
  • Real-time working time overview
  • Vacation and absence management
Features
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With the Timebutler app, employees can record working time, use mobile time tracking and submit vacation requests directly in the app. Absences and overtime can be checked anytime while on the go. Managers and admins can review, approve or reject requests directly in the app. This keeps vacation requests, absences and approvals organized even outside the office. The app extends your existing Timebutler account and works for teams in the office, remote or on the go. Features: - Time tracking in the app - Mobile time tracking - Start, pause and stop working hours - Real-time working time overview - Vacation and absence management - Submit vacation requests on mobile - Check request status anytime - Mobile time clock for teams on the go - Approve or reject requests - Notifications for new requests - Automatic sync with your Timebutler account An existing Timebutler account is required to use the app.

Screenshots

MyDATEV4 screens
Timebutler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timebutler at every 9 days against MyDATEV's every 6 weeks. MyDATEV's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 18%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDATEV ships an update every 6 weeks, Timebutler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MyDATEV versus Timebutler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDATEVTimebutler
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDATEV eGTimebutler GmbH

Customer experience

MyDATEV

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Timebutler

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

MyDATEV

No in-app purchases

None

Timebutler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyDATEV free?
MyDATEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timebutler free?
Timebutler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyDATEV or Timebutler have ads?
Neither MyDATEV nor Timebutler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDATEV or Timebutler?
MyDATEV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timebutler every 9 days. Most recently, MyDATEV was updated on October 28, 2026 and Timebutler on October 25, 2026.

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