Comparison

Work Log vs Timesheet PDF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Timesheet PDF

Easily create, sign, and send weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly timesheets as PDFs. Automatically calculate pay, track overtime, and add expenses. Sync hours to your calendar and customize with your logo.

Highlights
  • Quick time entry
  • Automatic pay calculation
  • Multiple PDF report options
  • Add expenses and per diem
  • Flexible overtime options
  • Customizable logo
  • Sync to device calendar
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Create weekly or bi-weekly or monthly time sheets. 1.Enter your time. 2.Sign and counter-sign the PDF. 3.Email for payment. It's that simple **Please Note - Free download is for evaluation and limited to 3 time sheets. To subscribe In-App 12 month subscription is required. See below for more details. Feature list: •Quick time entry - simply tap hours to pre-fill times with your defaults. •Automatically calculate pay based on inputs. •3 reports to choose from -Single Page Weekly PDF. -Single Page Bi-Weekly PDF (2 weeks). -Detailed PDF - you specify the date range. •Add expenses or additional payments. •Per diem / allowance amounts. •Holiday/Annual and Sick Leave. •5 Overtime options to choose from -Daily. Automatic daily calculation when hours exceed the daily limits you set. -Weekly. Automatic weekly calculation when the weekly total hours exceed the limit you set. -Daily Accrual or Weekly Accrual - Accrue overtime which can be paid later. -Or Manual overtime entry. •Multiple shifts per day. •Set hourly rate and travel rate for each client. •Change the overtime rate for individual shifts/days or public holidays. •Custom logo from device photo library. •Sign and send timesheet as PDF email attachment or upload to iCloud. •Sync your hours to device Calendar (iCal). •Optional comments for each day. •Optional mileage or trips entry. •Display time durations as decimal or hr/min. •Tax Label and % option. T&Cs In accordance with fair use policy this app is limited to 1 user/employee per device. The app contains validation of total hours for the week. -------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase 12 month auto renewing subscription Available subscription is: Timesheet PDF 12 months • The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. • You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. • Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. --------------------------------------------- You can find our privacy policy terms and conditions here : http://www.mobileanddata.com.au/privacy.html

Screenshots

Work Log4 screens
Timesheet PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timesheet PDF at 71% against Work Log's 28%. Timesheet PDF also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Work Log sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Timesheet PDF sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timesheet PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 817 and 567 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Work Log's written reviews are positive against 71% of Timesheet PDF's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, Timesheet PDF monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Work Log versus Timesheet PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWork LogTimesheet PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (817 ratings)4.7 (567 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings817 — better567
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManabu HirataMobile and Database Solutions

Customer experience

Work Log

All ratings817 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative54.9%

Timesheet PDF

All ratings567 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral12.0%
Negative17.4%

User reviews

Work Log

From 817 App Store ratings

What 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

Timesheet PDF

From 567 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 💡 Helpful for tracking hours and expenses
  • 👍 Great for small businesses and freelancers
  • 👍 Customizable timesheets and invoices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free trial
  • 🔒 Difficulty managing account and subscription
  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

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

Timesheet PDF

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access account
  • Unable to delete or edit timesheets
  • Subscription renewal issues causing loss of data
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to customize hourly rates
  • Improve overtime and holiday pay calculations
  • Implement better project and client management
  • Allow more timesheet entries in free version
  • Add option to purchase app outright instead of subscription

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Work Log

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time1
  • cancel the registration of the limit$3.99
6 purchases

Timesheet PDF

Subscriptions3
  • TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal$3.991 Year
  • TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal$4.491 Year
  • TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal$4.99
  • TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal$5.99
  • 5 x 12 Month Subscription$22.99

Questions

Is Work Log free?
Work Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timesheet PDF free?
Timesheet PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Work Log or Timesheet PDF?
Timesheet PDF is rated higher. Work Log averages 4.3 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while Timesheet PDF averages 4.7 from 567 ratings.
Do Work Log or Timesheet PDF have ads?
Neither Work Log nor Timesheet PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Work Log or Timesheet PDF?
Work Log ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timesheet PDF monthly. Most recently, Work Log was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timesheet PDF on September 21, 2026.

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