# Timesheet PDF vs Hours Keeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timesheet PDF at 69% against Hours Keeper's 0%. Timesheet PDF also leads on ratings volume (575 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Hours Keeper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timesheet PDF sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Hours Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hours Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timesheet PDF has 575 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Timesheet PDF's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hours Keeper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timesheet PDF ships an update monthly, Hours Keeper every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timesheet PDF | Hours Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-pdf/id898115583/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id1050886487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **575** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile and Database Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/492595032) | [ProjectSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/993582049) |

## What reviewers say

### Timesheet PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-pdf/id898115583)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $3.99 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $4.49 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Auto Renewal | $4.99 | per year |
| TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal | $4.99 | one-time |
| TPDF 12 MTH Manual Renewal | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 x 12 Month Subscription | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Hours Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-keeper-time-tracker/id1050886487)

Track your work hours, expenses, and routes with this comprehensive time management tool. It integrates with your calendar and maps, offering detailed reports and photo editing capabilities. Organize your projects and business partners efficiently, all while working offline.

**Highlights:** Clock In/Out for time tracking, Route and mileage tracking, Expense management, Calendar integration, Project and task management, Report creation (PDF, Excel, CSV), Photo editor for attachments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timesheet PDF free?

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

### Is Hours Keeper free?

Hours Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timesheet PDF or Hours Keeper?

Hours Keeper is rated higher. Timesheet PDF averages 4.7 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while Hours Keeper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timesheet PDF or Hours Keeper have ads?

Neither Timesheet PDF nor Hours Keeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timesheet PDF or Hours Keeper?

Timesheet PDF ships an update monthly, and Hours Keeper every 2 months. Most recently, Timesheet PDF was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hours Keeper on October 12, 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.*