# iHour vs Penwok

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iHour at 816 against Penwok's 1. iHour also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Penwok's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHour sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Penwok sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Penwok holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHour has 816 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, Penwok fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHour | Penwok |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penwok/id6474221429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **816** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [Hubeos, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721083934) |

## 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


### Penwok

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penwok/id6474221429)

This app combines note-taking, task management, expense tracking, and cloud file storage into a single, streamlined platform. It aims to enhance organization, self-discipline, and efficient time management for users. Keep your notes, tasks, finances, and files centralized and accessible across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Note-taking with summaries and protected notes, Task management with recurring tasks, Expense tracking for personal and business, Cloud file management for all document types, Cross-platform synchronization, Financial cash flow prediction

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC-PACKAGE-250 | $69.99 | per year |
| MID-PACKAGE-500 | $79.99 | per year |
| LARGE-PACKAGE-750 | $89.99 | per year |
| 1K-PACKAGE-1000 | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHour free?

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

### Is Penwok free?

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

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

Penwok is rated higher. iHour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while Penwok averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iHour or Penwok have ads?

Neither iHour nor Penwok shows ads.

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

iHour ships an update every 6 weeks, and Penwok fortnightly. Most recently, iHour was updated on October 29, 2026 and Penwok on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*