# Hours Tracker vs Shift Calendar & Paycheck

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shift Calendar & Paycheck at 100% against Hours Tracker's 67%. Shift Calendar & Paycheck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Hours Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hours Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shift Calendar & Paycheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shift Calendar & Paycheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hours Tracker has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hours Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shift Calendar & Paycheck's.

Hours Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Shift Calendar & Paycheck every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hours Tracker | Shift Calendar & Paycheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-shiftly/id6762198676/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-and-paycheck/id6769425560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanel Sjekirica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889983364) | [SOFTWARECARAFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896656733) |

## What reviewers say

### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-shiftly/id6762198676)

Easily track your work hours, breaks, and earnings with a simple, polished interface. Manage multiple jobs, plan your week, and export your timesheets in various formats. Stay on top of your time and pay without complex spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Clock in/out with one tap, Track live shifts and breaks, Estimate earnings automatically, Plan and manage work schedules, Track multiple jobs with different rates, Export timesheets (PDF, CSV), Edit saved shifts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shiftly Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Shiftly Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


### Shift Calendar & Paycheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-calendar-and-paycheck/id6769425560)

Easily track work shifts, calculate precise paychecks, and manage complex schedules. This app is designed for shift workers, offering features like overtime calculation, shift reminders, and income overviews without the need for spreadsheets.

**Highlights:** Color-coded monthly shift calendar, Automatic overtime and bonus calculation, Shift reminders and notifications, Exportable monthly reports, Offline functionality, Multi-currency support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift & Salary Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Shift & Salary Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hours Tracker free?

Hours Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shift Calendar & Paycheck free?

Shift Calendar & Paycheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hours Tracker or Shift Calendar & Paycheck?

Shift Calendar & Paycheck is rated higher. Hours Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Shift Calendar & Paycheck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hours Tracker or Shift Calendar & Paycheck have ads?

Neither Hours Tracker nor Shift Calendar & Paycheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hours Tracker or Shift Calendar & Paycheck?

Hours Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Shift Calendar & Paycheck every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hours Tracker was updated on October 10, 2026 and Shift Calendar & Paycheck on October 15, 2026.

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