# Work Log vs Hours & Pay Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hours & Pay Tracker at 88% 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.

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 88% 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Work Log | Hours & Pay Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-log-time-sheet/id779517207/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-and-pay-tracker-atwork/id857189697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 817 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manabu Hirata](https://appshunter.io/developer/322674215) | [Sergej Steinbach](https://appshunter.io/developer/857189700) |

## 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 & Pay Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-and-pay-tracker-atwork/id857189697)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Entries | Free | one-time |
| Espresso | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cappuccino | $2.99 | one-time |
| Data Export | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Work Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |
| Workplaces | $3.99 | one-time |
| Latte macchiato | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hot chocolate & croissant | $8.99 | one-time |
| atWork Plus - No Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking hours and earnings
- 💡 Customizable options
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Convenient location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Location tracking issues after app updates
- Entries disappearing after app updates
- Crashing when accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Work Log free?

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

### Is Hours & Pay Tracker free?

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

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

Hours & Pay Tracker is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.3 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while Hours & Pay Tracker averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

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

Neither Work Log nor Hours & Pay Tracker shows ads.

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

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hours & Pay Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Work Log was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hours & Pay Tracker on October 13, 2026.

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