Comparison

Tempo vs Time Tracker Simple

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

Head to head
About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo is the simple, beautiful time tracker built for freelancers, consultants, and anyone who needs to know where their hours go. Start a timer in one tap. Run multiple timers across different projects at the same time. See exactly how you spend your workday with clear reports and statistics - all in a privacy-first app with no subscriptions. TRACK TIME YOUR WAY - Start and stop project timers with a single tap - Run multiple timers simultaneously - one per project - See live elapsed time on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Quick-start timers from Control Center without opening the app - Use Siri Shortcuts to start, stop, or toggle timers hands-free - Add notes and tags to every time entry for detailed logging ORGANIZE BY PROJECT - Create color-coded projects with custom icons - Tag entries for granular categorization - View your full time entry history grouped by day - Edit past entries to fix mistakes or add details UNDERSTAND YOUR TIME - Daily, weekly, and monthly time reports - See project breakdowns with interactive charts - Track total hours worked and identify patterns - Export-ready statistics to share with clients DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Shortcuts-style project cards for instant access - Polished native interface with smooth animations - Haptic feedback on every interaction - Full iPad support with adaptive layouts - Works with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion PRIVACY FIRST - No account required - your data stays on your device - No analytics, no ads, no invasive tracking FREE TO START, ONE PRICE TO UNLOCK EVERYTHING Tempo is free with one project. Unlock unlimited projects, tags, full history, and detailed statistics with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Pay once, use it forever. Whether you're a freelance designer logging billable hours, a consultant tracking client work, or simply want to understand how you spend your day, Tempo gives you the clarity you need without the complexity you don't. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you.

About

Time Tracker Simple

A fast, lightweight, and private time tracking tool for macOS. Organize your work by project and task, with easy CSV export for reports. All data is stored locally, ensuring 100% privacy.

Highlights
  • One-click time tracking
  • Organize by projects and tasks
  • 100% local and private data
  • CSV report export
  • Native macOS experience
  • Live dock icon for active tasks
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Tired of bloated time trackers that force you to sign up and upload your data to the cloud? Meet Time Tracker NikeKov โ€” a fast, lightweight, and 100% private tool built specifically for macOS. Seamlessly track your working hours, organize tasks by project, and see exactly where your day goes. KEY FEATURES: โ€ข One-Click Tracking โ€” start and stop timers instantly. No setup, no friction. โ€ข Projects & Tasks โ€” organize your workflow. Group tasks by projects and switch between them effortlessly. โ€ข 100% Local & Private โ€” no accounts, no cloud servers. All your data stays securely on your Mac. โ€ข Easy Reports โ€” analyze your hours by day, week, or month. Export reports in CSV format for clients or invoicing. โ€ข Native macOS Experience โ€” supports Dark Mode, dynamic fonts, and custom task colors. โ€ข Live Dock Icon โ€” keep track of your active task directly from your Mac's Dock. Perfect for freelancers, developers, designers, and remote workers who value their focus and privacy.

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Time Tracker Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Tracker Simple at none against Tempo's 1. Time Tracker Simple also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time Tracker Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Tempo versus Time Tracker Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoTime Tracker Simple
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemi HerbietNikita Kovalyonok

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tempo

One-time1
  • Tempo Pro Lifetime access$19.99
None

Time Tracker Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Tracker Simple free?
Time Tracker Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tempo or Time Tracker Simple have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Time Tracker Simple shows ads.

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