# Work Log vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours Tracker at 67% against Work Log's 28%. Hours Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Work Log's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (817 vs 40). On price, update cadence, 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 Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hours Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Work Log has 817 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Work Log's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hours Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Log | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207/reviews) | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-and-pay/id1494706363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **817** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manabu Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/322674215) | [Yaakov Berlinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882988900) |

## 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 Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-and-pay/id1494706363)

Effortlessly track work hours, calculate earnings, and generate detailed reports. Features include one-tap clock in/out, break tracking, and location-based reminders. Offers professional export options and secure data backup.

**Highlights:** One-tap clock in/out, Real-time earnings calculation, Break and commute expense tracking, Location-based reminders (geofencing), Professional PDF and CSV export, iCloud backup and Face ID/Touch ID security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Log free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

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

Hours Tracker is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.3 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.

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

Hours Tracker shows ads; Work Log does not.

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

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Work Log was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hours Tracker on October 3, 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.*