# Work Log vs Hours X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours X at 82% against Work Log's 28%. Hours X also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Work Log's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Hours X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 817 and 505 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Work Log's written reviews are positive against 82% of Hours X's.

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Log | Hours X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207/reviews) | **[4.6 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-x-clock-in-work-time/id1466196878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **817** | 505 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manabu Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/322674215) | [Amogh Joshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360257372) |

## 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


### Hours X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-x-clock-in-work-time/id1466196878)

Effortlessly track your work hours and calculate your earnings with this intuitive time tracking app. It offers easy clock-in/out, manual entry, automatic calculations for regular pay, overtime, taxes, and deductions. Manage your time entries in a comprehensive timesheet with notes and exportable data.

**Highlights:** One-tap clock in/out, Manual time entry, Automatic earnings calculation, Overtime and tax calculation, Timesheet management, CSV export, Break scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hours X Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Hours X Pro Yearly 50% OFF | $9.99 | per year |
| Hours X Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Hours X Pro. | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking work hours
- 👍 Straightforward and simple interface
- 👍 Useful for calculating pay
- 👍 Good for managing multiple jobs/clients

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate time tracking in some cases
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version, requires paid subscription
- 🕰️ Issues with setting pay period start/end dates
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the available features

**Reported bugs**

- Time entries not calculating correctly
- App crashing when trying to add new entries
- Overlapping time entries not being detected properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize pay period start/end days
- Implement alphabetical sorting or search for jobs/clients
- Include option to track tips or non-hourly pay
- Provide more customization options for the interface
- Develop an Apple Watch app for easier time tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Log free?

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

### Is Hours X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Work Log or Hours X?

Hours X is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.3 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while Hours X averages 4.6 from 505 ratings.

### Do Work Log or Hours X have ads?

Hours X shows ads; Work Log does not.

### Which is updated more often, Work Log or Hours X?

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours X every 2 months. Most recently, Work Log was updated on September 23, 2026 and Hours X on September 18, 2026.

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