# Time Recording vs Timelines Time Tracking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timelines Time Tracking at 92% against Time Recording's 0%. Timelines Time Tracking also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Recording sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Timelines Time Tracking sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timelines Time Tracking holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timelines Time Tracking has 1.6K 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 92% of Timelines Time Tracking's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Recording | Timelines Time Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-recording-easy/id958721668/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixilog ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/851016051) | [Lukas Petr](https://appshunter.io/developer/820384324) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Recording

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-recording-easy/id958721668)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited use of the App | $7.99 | per year |
| More than 30 entries | $5.99 | one-time |


### Timelines Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234)

Easily track your personal and work hours with this intuitive time tracking app. Visualize your time usage with interactive timelines and charts, set goals, and gain insights to improve efficiency and productivity. Sync across devices and export your data.

**Highlights:** Quick data entry with timers, Interactive timeline visualizations, Statistics and trend charts, Cross-device synchronization, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Siri Shortcuts integration, Detailed PDF and CSV exports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Legacy Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Timelines PRO Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 📊 Helpful data visualization and reporting
- 🔒 Reliable and bug-free
- 💡 Customizable categories and timelines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model considered too expensive
- 🔓 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔍 Desire for more advanced analytics and filtering

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional sync issues between devices
- Rare crashes or data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and reuse time tracking templates
- Option to group timelines into folders or categories
- Improved iPad and Mac support
- Reminders and alerts for time limits or goals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Recording free?

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

### Is Timelines Time Tracking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Recording or Timelines Time Tracking?

Timelines Time Tracking is rated higher. Time Recording averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timelines Time Tracking averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Time Recording or Timelines Time Tracking have ads?

Neither Time Recording nor Timelines Time Tracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Recording or Timelines Time Tracking?

Time Recording ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timelines Time Tracking monthly. Most recently, Time Recording was updated on October 2, 2026 and Timelines Time Tracking on October 16, 2026.

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