# Volunteer Time Tracking vs Carpoolio

Volunteer Time Tracking and Carpoolio both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Carpoolio's written reviews are positive against 45% of Volunteer Time Tracking's. Carpoolio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Volunteer Time Tracking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carpoolio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Volunteer Time Tracking asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Volunteer Time Tracking against 4.7 for Carpoolio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volunteer Time Tracking has 1.1K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Volunteer Time Tracking's written reviews are positive against 95% of Carpoolio's.

Volunteer Time Tracking ships an update every 6 weeks, Carpoolio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volunteer Time Tracking | Carpoolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volunteer-time-tracking/id821890515/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpoolio-carpool-scheduler/id6756629865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OurVolts](https://appshunter.io/developer/821890518) | [Russell Ball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861912732) |

## What reviewers say

### Volunteer Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volunteer-time-tracking/id821890515)

This app allows volunteers to easily log their hours and track progress towards goals. It also enables event sign-ups and provides access to personal timesheets. Administrators can manage volunteers, review submissions, and approve or reject logged hours.

**Highlights:** Log hours, Submit selfies, geo-locations, and signatures, View personal timesheet, Track goal progress, Sign up for events, Admin management of volunteers and hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 User friendly
- 🚀 Streamlined process
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for tracking hours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 Mobile product clunky
- 🐛 Not intuitive
- 🐛 Errors preventing activity creation
- 🐛 Cumbersome login process

**Reported bugs**

- Errors preventing new activity creation
- App signs out every few weeks
- Time sliders are annoying
- Signature and selfie are mandatory
- App bugs out a lot

**Requested features**

- Dark mode
- UI update
- Use Face/Touch ID for login
- Stay logged in option
- Integrate with iPhone smart automation


### Carpoolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpoolio-carpool-scheduler/id6756629865)

This app simplifies coordinating rides for kids' activities, replacing chaotic group texts with an organized system. It generates efficient carpool schedules, tracks who's driving, and sends smart reminders to reduce parental stress.

**Highlights:** AI-generated carpool schedules, Smart route logic for efficient pickups, Visible sign-ups for clarity, Smart reminders for drivers, Manage multiple kids and activities, Calendar sync integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Carpoolio Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Carpoolio Pro - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Carpoolio Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volunteer Time Tracking free?

Volunteer Time Tracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Carpoolio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Volunteer Time Tracking or Carpoolio?

Carpoolio is rated higher. Volunteer Time Tracking averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Carpoolio averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Volunteer Time Tracking or Carpoolio have ads?

Carpoolio shows ads; Volunteer Time Tracking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Volunteer Time Tracking or Carpoolio?

Volunteer Time Tracking ships an update every 6 weeks, and Carpoolio every 3 days. Most recently, Volunteer Time Tracking was updated on October 29, 2026 and Carpoolio on October 24, 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.*