# Time Recording vs Timesheet IO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timesheet IO at 54% against Time Recording's 0%. Timesheet IO also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (96 vs 2). Time Recording's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Recording sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Timesheet IO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timesheet IO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timesheet IO has 96 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 54% of Timesheet IO's.

Time Recording ships an update every 6 weeks, Timesheet IO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Recording | Timesheet IO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-recording-easy/id958721668/reviews) | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-io-time-tracker/id1488208261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pixilog ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/851016051) | [Timesheet - Mobile Time Tracking OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488208260) |

## 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 |


### Timesheet IO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesheet-io-time-tracker/id1488208261)

Effortlessly track your work hours, projects, and breaks with this intuitive time tracking application. Generate detailed reports, manage billable hours, and simplify invoicing. Offers smart reminders and export options to enhance productivity and financial organization.

**Highlights:** One-tap time tracking, Timesheets for projects and tasks, Track billable hours and breaks, Expense tracking, Detailed reports and statistics, Export to Excel and CSV, Smart break reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timesheet Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Timesheet Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Timesheet Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Donate a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- ✅ Tracks time accurately
- 🔄 Syncs across devices (Android/Apple/Browser)
- 💼 Great for contractors and freelance consultants
- 📊 Provides useful reports (Excel readable)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App disappears from phone, data loss
- 🐌 App extremely slow and annoying
- 🐛 Settings do not save (24hr time, km, rounding)
- 🐛 Location-based automation inconsistent
- 🐛 Cannot set task status after update

**Reported bugs**

- App disappears from phone, data loss
- Settings do not save (24hr time, km, rounding)
- Location-based automation inconsistent
- Cannot set task status after update
- App becomes completely unusable after updates

**Requested features**

- Guest mode for testing
- Ability to value amount field independently of hourly rate (for fixed fees)
- Yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly statistics view
- Dark mode implementation
- Ability to add bonus pay or salary for non-hourly projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Recording free?

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

### Is Timesheet IO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Recording or Timesheet IO?

Timesheet IO is rated higher. Time Recording averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timesheet IO averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

### Do Time Recording or Timesheet IO have ads?

Neither Time Recording nor Timesheet IO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Recording or Timesheet IO?

Time Recording ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timesheet IO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Time Recording was updated on September 14, 2026 and Timesheet IO on September 18, 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.*