Comparison

Time Recording vs WorkTime

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

Head to head
About

Time Recording

Easily track time spent on projects and jobs. Log hours directly or use start/stop times. Define jobs for units beyond hours and add notes for detailed tracking. Export your recordings as CSV files for analysis.

Highlights
  • Log hours or start/stop times
  • Track time by project and job
  • Define jobs by units
  • Add text notes to entries
  • Export recordings in CSV format
Features
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This is a simple time recording app for you, who want to keep track of time, spent on projects and tasks. You can enter hours spent, or enter start and stop time. Work hours can be spread out on jobs (tasks) in the project, and you can enter amount and text note. Jobs can be defined for units instead of hours, so you can keep track of many different things. Recordings can be exported in csv files. License agreement: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Personal data policy: https://www.pixilog.dk

About

WorkTime

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

Highlights
  • Shift calendar visualization
  • Quick shift entry
  • Shift reminders
  • Hours and wages tracking
  • Schedule sharing
  • Sync to phone calendar
Features
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TRACKING WORK SHIFTS HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. WorkTime is the shift calendar trusted by over 1,000,000 workers. Set your shift times, see them all at a glance, set alerts, add up your hours, and share your schedule. Do you work rotating shifts, irregular hours, or random days? WorkTime tracks your entire work schedule on one clean calendar. Enter shifts with just two taps. See your whole month at a glance. No more scribbling shifts on scraps of paper. FEATURES • See all your shifts at a single glance on a unique time-display calendar • Enter shift start times with just two taps • Add shifts quickly from your Recent Shifts list • Add notes and reminders to any day • Share your schedule via email or save it as a photo • Share multiple months at once PREMIUM FEATURES • Add unlimited jobs • Track hours worked and wages with the Hours Calculator • Set alerts to remind you before an upcoming shift • Ad-free interface • Sync to your phone's calendar SET AND NEVER FORGET. Set reminders based on how much time you need to get ready. WorkTime alerts you before every shift so you never miss one. BUILT FOR SHIFT WORKERS. Whether you're a nurse, barista, bartender, warehouse worker, retail associate, or anyone who works shifts — WorkTime is built for you. Subscription pricing and terms: WorkTime offers auto-renewing subscription options. Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your App Store account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your device's Settings > Subscriptions. Refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Time Recording4 screens
WorkTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WorkTime at 59% against Time Recording's 0%. WorkTime also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Time Recording sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Time Recording's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Recording ships an update every 6 weeks, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Time Recording versus WorkTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime RecordingWorkTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixilog ApSToto Ventures Inc.

Customer experience

Time Recording

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WorkTime

All ratings4,671 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative28.7%

Bugs and requests

Time Recording

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

WorkTime

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
  • Inability to restore pro subscription
  • Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add weekend/holiday pay rates
  • Ability to sync with other calendars
  • Option to customize font size and layout
  • Implement a search/filter feature

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Time Recording

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited use of the App$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • More than 30 entries$5.99
7 purchases

WorkTime

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • WorkTime Pro: One Week14 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager14 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker$29.996 Months
  • WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Work Calendar & Shift Schedule$3.99

Questions

Is Time Recording free?
Time Recording is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkTime free?
WorkTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Recording or WorkTime?
WorkTime is rated higher. Time Recording averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.
Do Time Recording or WorkTime have ads?
Neither Time Recording nor WorkTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Recording or WorkTime?
Time Recording ships an update every 6 weeks, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Time Recording was updated on October 2, 2026 and WorkTime on October 16, 2026.

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