Work Log vs Hours & Pay Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Work Log
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.
- One-touch clock in/out
- Pause/resume functionality
- Customizable work profiles
- Multiple shift work options
- Payroll calculation
- Exportable time sheets (CSV)
- Dropbox backup/restore
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‘Work Log' spent on the job with this powerful, customizable & easy to use app. ++Similar Apps ++ "P-Time RecV2" specialized for hourly wage calculation ※The record for 40 days is possible at first. Meanwhile, there is no limit of the function. ※In case of continuous use, please charge. -- Features 1. easy to use interface. Simple, single touch “Clock in”,”Clock Out" button for on-the-go time tracking. "Pause/Resume" button for lunchtime or your private time are deducted. 2. Records all of time spent and provides a running total for each log 3. choose to display time in hours/minutes or decimal format 4. Unlimited customizable "Profile"s. ‘Work Log' provides a number of internal settings that let you tune profiling to your needs. 5. The "Profile"s according to worker's working form 6. Each working form [monthly salary(standard)] - single shiftwork;fixed time(clock in/out) [shift work] - multi shiftwork;the time(clock in/out) that was fixed every shift;six shift available [annual salary] - overtime working is not calculated(but the time of midnight working is calculated) [flextime] [part-time] 7. and the payroll calculation method which is selectable.(The profile of a part time can choose only the hourly-wage system.) 8. Although the display is monthly, time, aggregate salary, you can specify a 1 week / 2 weeks /4 weeks / half month / 1 month 9. Semi-automatic punching(clock in;When the restrictive profile is chosen ) 10. Monthly time sheet Display summary tables are reported on a monthly basis Aggregate result of the time and payroll, there are 5 period (1,2,4 weeks, half-month, 4weeks,1 month) 11.Annual time sheet that can compare the results is prepared for last year 12.Email your time sheet reports in either plain text or comma delimited (CSV) format for easy import to Excel or Numbers 13.Includes Dropbox backup/restore ※Digital display font: Copyright (c) Yourname, Inc. -Disclaimer This app has been developed with various cases in mind to ensure that no problems occur. If a problem occurs, we will provide support and release a revised version as quickly as possible. The developer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by users using this app.
Hours & Pay Tracker
Track work hours, overtime, and earnings with this intuitive time clock and timesheet app. Manage jobs, shifts, and clients, and gain insights into your productivity and income. Customize timesheets with detailed records and export them for payroll or clients.
- Clock in/out with taps or Siri
- Add/edit hours retroactively
- Export timesheets (CSV, Excel, PDF)
- Track multiple jobs and clients
- Automatic location tracking
- Sync with Apple Watch
- Record vacation and sick days
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Easily track your work hours, overtime, and earnings with atWork — the simple time tracker and timesheet app for freelancers, contractors, and hourly employees. See where your time goes, how much you’ve earned, and manage jobs, shifts, and clients all in one place. Create custom timesheets with all the details you need and take control of your productivity and income. EASY TIME TRACKING • Clock in and out with a few taps, or just ask Siri. atWork is your personal time clock for work or any activity. • Forgot to start the timer? Add or edit hours later. No more lost time. • Export timesheets (CSV, Excel, or PDF) for clients or payroll, complete with pay and overtime details. • Track multiple jobs and optionally organize work by client, project, or task for detailed records. • Automatic location tracking lets you set workplaces to clock you in or out when you arrive or leave, and receive notifications. • Sync with Apple Watch to start or stop timers or dictate notes on the go. • Record vacation days, sick days, and public holidays to keep your timesheet accurate and complete. FLEXIBLE & CUSTOMIZABLE • Add notes of any length, define automatic breaks and regular working hours to display your overtime and pay. • Customize your time entries and track as much detail as you want with custom fields — from expenses such as travel or mileage to payment status (paid or pending). • Set daily, weekly, or monthly income goals and watch your progress. • Choose automatic rounding rules for start and end times to simplify reporting and keep entries consistent. • Keep your data safe with automatic backup to iCloud or manually via email. RELIABLE SUPPORT • We’re a small, dedicated team offering 24/7 support. Reach us anytime at support@atworkapp.com. • We read every review and keep improving atWork based on your feedback. With atWork, tracking your hours and pay has never been easier — accurate, flexible, and built for the way you work. Join thousands of professionals who rely on atWork every day: “Easy to use, lots of customizations, export data in multiple file types and it’s FREE! I use it to keep track of time spent on multiple clients and projects.” – sherisworld24 (App Store review) “As a small business, I love being able to track time for each of my clients either live or retroactively. Have used the app for years and been very happy with it.” – Britchick70 (App Store review) Download atWork today and start managing your time like a pro. No more wondering “Where did the time go?” atWork puts you in charge of every hour and every dollar earned.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours & Pay Tracker at 89% against Work Log's 28%. Hours & Pay Tracker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Work Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hours & Pay Tracker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hours & Pay Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 817 and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Work Log's written reviews are positive against 89% of Hours & Pay Tracker's.
Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Hours & Pay Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Work Log | Hours & Pay Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (817 ratings) | 4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 817 | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manabu Hirata | Sergej Steinbach |
Customer experience
Work Log
Hours & Pay Tracker
User reviews
Work Log
From 817 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Useful features
- 💡 Helpful for tracking work hours
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant crashing issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Data loss after app updates
- 🐛 Keyboard and UI issues
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
Hours & Pay Tracker
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking hours and earnings
- 💡 Customizable options
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Convenient location tracking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💡 Lack of advanced features (e.g. paid/unpaid time tracking, biweekly pay periods)
- 💡 Limited customization options (e.g. work week start day, overtime settings)
- 🔍 Complicated navigation for some users
- 💰 Paid extensions required for full functionality
Bugs and requests
Work Log
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Ability to set custom work hours per week
- Improved calendar functionality
- Better reporting and analytics
- Improved device compatibility
Hours & Pay Tracker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Location tracking issues after app updates
- Entries disappearing after app updates
- Crashing when accessing certain features
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to mark entries as paid/unpaid
- Option to set custom work week start day
- Automatic overtime calculation based on user-defined settings
- Biweekly pay period tracking
- More export options (e.g. PDF, Word)
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- Ability to add photos/notes to entries
In-app purchases
Work Log
- Up to 5 members, 1 month$4.991 Month
- Up to 10 members, 1 month$9.991 Month
- Up to 30 members, 1 month$24.991 Month
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- Up to 5 members, 1 year$49.991 Year
- Up to 10 members, 1 year$99.991 Year
- Up to 30 members, 1 year$299.991 Year
- cancel the registration of the limit$3.99
Hours & Pay Tracker
- Unlimited EntriesFree
- Espresso$1.99
- Cappuccino$2.99
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- Data Export$3.99
- Special Days$3.99
- Work Schedule$3.99
- Workplaces$3.99
- Latte macchiato$4.99
- Hot chocolate & croissant$8.99
- atWork Plus - No Subscription$9.99
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