# iHour vs Kuro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kuro at none against iHour's 6. Kuro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). iHour's advantage is ratings volume (819 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHour sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Kuro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kuro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHour has 819 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHour | Kuro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuro/id6760882808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 243 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [子阳 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886589607) |

## 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


### Kuro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuro/id6760882808)

A minimalist expense tracker designed for quick and easy recording of daily spending. It offers intuitive categorization, budget setting, and visual statistics, all while prioritizing user privacy and data security. The app focuses on essential features without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** One-tap expense logging, Ten main categories with subcategories, Desktop widgets for quick access, Monthly budget setting with alerts, Monthly spending comparison, Visual statistics (pie charts, calendar view), iCloud synchronization, Face ID lock for privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHour free?

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

### Is Kuro free?

Kuro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Kuro is rated higher. iHour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Kuro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iHour or Kuro have ads?

Neither iHour nor Kuro shows ads.

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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.*
