# Time Tracker vs Rewind

The clearest difference is rating: Rewind at 4.6 against Time Tracker's 4.3. Rewind also leads on ratings volume (246 vs 15) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Time Tracker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Rewind sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewind has 246 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 49% positive.

Time Tracker ships an update monthly, Rewind every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Tracker | Rewind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-geofy/id894390468/reviews) | **[4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michael Banholzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/309048322) | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-tracker-geofy/id894390468)

Automatically track time spent at important locations without manual input. Define regions on a map to log visits, perfect for work, commutes, or gym sessions. Offers detailed statistics, flexible configuration, and privacy-focused data storage.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking via geofencing, Detailed time statistics by day, week, month, Flexible time adjustments and rounding, Notifications for entry/exit and time reminders, Timeline view of presence across regions, Home screen widget with live timer, CSV data export

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


### Rewind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724)

This app automatically tracks your time based on your location, requiring minimal user input after initial setup. It offers insights into how you spend your time at various locations and can sync data to your calendar. A Pro version unlocks advanced reporting and more location tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic background time tracking, Location-based tracking, Calendar view, Insightful statistics, Calendar sync, Pro version reporting and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rewind Pro Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Rewind Pro | $3.79 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightweight and minimal battery drain
- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface
- ⏱️ Automatic background location tracking
- 📊 Useful time tracking and reporting features
- 💾 Data export to calendar and spreadsheet formats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent iOS compatibility issues after updates
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
- 🔋 Battery drain reported by some users
- ❌ Limited free version (only 1 location)
- 💰 Expensive for functionality offered

**Reported bugs**

- iOS 16.4+ background update compatibility broken
- iOS 15 compatibility issues - not ending timeframes properly
- iOS 10 calendar sync functionality broken
- Calendar export toggle doesn't persist
- Feedback menu crashes app

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- Ability to track unknown/new locations automatically
- Grouping/categorizing locations (e.g., all Starbucks locations)
- Manual marker placement on map
- Ability to set minimum time threshold before recording location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Tracker free?

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

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Tracker or Rewind?

Rewind is rated higher. Time Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Rewind averages 4.6 from 246 ratings.

### Do Time Tracker or Rewind have ads?

Neither Time Tracker nor Rewind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Tracker or Rewind?

Time Tracker ships an update monthly, and Rewind every 5 months. Most recently, Time Tracker was updated on September 16, 2026 and Rewind on September 19, 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.*