# Work Log vs Shift Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Work Log at 817 against Shift Tracker's 74. Work Log also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (28% vs 20%). Shift Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Work Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shift Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Work Log against 4.3 for Shift Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 817 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Work Log's written reviews are positive against 20% of Shift Tracker's.

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Shift Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Log | Shift Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207/reviews) | **[4.3 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-tracker-work-hours-log/id1454383526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **817** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **28.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manabu Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/322674215) | [Daniel Zanchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058823828) |

## What reviewers say

### Work Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207)

Easily track your working hours with a simple interface for clocking in, out, and pausing. Customize profiles for different work types and generate detailed time sheets for payroll calculations. Reports can be exported via email or backed up to Dropbox.

**Highlights:** One-touch clock in/out, Pause/resume functionality, Customizable work profiles, Multiple shift work options, Payroll calculation, Exportable time sheets (CSV), Dropbox backup/restore

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 5 members, 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 10 members, 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Up to 30 members, 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 members, 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| Up to 10 members, 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| Up to 30 members, 1 year | $299.99 | per year |
| cancel the registration of the limit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Useful features
- 💡 Helpful for tracking work hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Data loss after app updates
- 🐛 Keyboard and UI issues
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when navigating between screens
- Unable to edit profile settings
- Calculation issues with overtime and breaks
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom work hours per week
- Improved calendar functionality
- Better reporting and analytics
- Improved device compatibility


### Shift Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-tracker-work-hours-log/id1454383526)

Easily track your work hours, breaks, and overtime. This utility app offers a minimalist design for quick entry and exit logging. It automatically calculates your income and organizes your work entries for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** One-tap clock in/out, Automatic break calculation, Overtime and income calculation, Home screen widget support, Organized entry history, Exportable work entries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Log free?

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

### Is Shift Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Work Log or Shift Tracker?

Shift Tracker is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.3 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while Shift Tracker averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.

### Do Work Log or Shift Tracker have ads?

Neither Work Log nor Shift Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Work Log or Shift Tracker?

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shift Tracker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Work Log was updated on October 11, 2026 and Shift Tracker on September 24, 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.*