# iHour vs aTimeLogger

The clearest difference is monetization model: iHour at free with in-app purchases against aTimeLogger's subscription. iHour also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHour sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and aTimeLogger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iHour against 4.7 for aTimeLogger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 816 and 312 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of iHour's written reviews are positive against 86% of aTimeLogger's.

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, aTimeLogger every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHour | aTimeLogger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208/reviews)** | [4.7 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **816** | 312 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 86.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 243 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) |

## What reviewers say

### iHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208)

Plan and track your time spent on developing habits and mastering skills. Set daily reminders, use a countdown timer, and plan up to ten years ahead. Unlock achievements to stay motivated on your journey to mastery.

**Highlights:** Daily activity tracking, Long-term planning (up to 10 years), Daily reminders and countdown timer, Progress statistics and visualization, Over 80 unlockable achievements, Cloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iHour Pro - Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iHour Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Everyone | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💎 Cute and motivating design
- 🎯 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🎮 Gamification elements are engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues (e.g. overheating, crashes)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📊 Lack of detailed data export/analysis features
- 🔕 Intrusive notifications/sounds
- 🌙 No dark mode option

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch version has sync issues
- Countdown timer stops when screen is locked
- Time records not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed time tracking (e.g. down to the second)
- Improve data visualization and analytics
- Introduce a desktop/iPad version
- Allow more customization of UI and sounds
- Implement a dark mode option


### aTimeLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819)

Effortlessly track your daily activities with a single touch. Gain insights into how you spend your time through detailed daily, weekly, and monthly statistics presented in graphs and charts. Optimize your schedule and manage your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Single touch time tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly statistics, Graphs and charts, Pause/resume activities, Pomodoro timer, Reports in CSV and HTML, Apple Watch integration

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month Auto-Renewable | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months Renewable | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 1 Year Auto-Renewable | $44.99 | per year |
| (Archived) Standard | $5.99 | one-time |
| (Archive) Standard to Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Without Sync | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard to Premium No Sync | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium 2 Years | $9.99 | one-time |
| (Archived) Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Without Sync | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💡 Customizable activities and goals
- 🔍 Detailed reporting and analytics
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
- 💰 Premium subscription required for some features
- 🎨 Limited customization options in free version
- 🕰️ Difficulty remembering to stop/start timers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent time tracking across devices
- Pomodoro timer not functioning as expected
- Issues with custom activity icons not displaying

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved widget functionality
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Ability to run multiple timers concurrently


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHour free?

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

### Is aTimeLogger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHour or aTimeLogger?

iHour is rated higher. iHour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while aTimeLogger averages 4.7 from 312 ratings.

### Do iHour or aTimeLogger have ads?

Neither iHour nor aTimeLogger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHour or aTimeLogger?

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, and aTimeLogger every 3 weeks. Most recently, iHour was updated on October 26, 2026 and aTimeLogger on October 26, 2026.

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