# Rewind vs Timelogger Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timelogger Plus at every 2 weeks against Rewind's every 5 months. Timelogger Plus also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 49%) and device support (4 vs 2). Rewind's advantage is ratings volume (246 vs 72). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Rewind against 4.6 for Timelogger Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 72 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Rewind's written reviews are positive against 76% of Timelogger Plus's.

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, Timelogger Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | Timelogger Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** | [4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelogger-plus-hours-tracker/id1087304508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Filipe Martins](https://appshunter.io/developer/813989584) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Timelogger Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelogger-plus-hours-tracker/id1087304508)

This app helps you actively manage and monitor your time across multiple Apple devices. It offers features like stopwatches, goal setting, and detailed reporting, making it ideal for freelancers, managing daily routines, or personal projects.

**Highlights:** Record time with stopwatches, Set daily, weekly, or monthly goals, Synchronize across devices via iCloud, Generate PDF and CSV reports, Manual time input, Multiple active stopwatches, Home and Lock Screen Widgets

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Exactly what I needed
- 🏆 GOAT of time tracking apps
- 📈 Detailed reporting capabilities
- 🎯 Great for habit tracking goals
- 📱 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overpriced monthly service (perceived)
- 📉 Busy and crowded circular chart
- 📱 Single Timer not working on iPad
- 🐛 Old task continuing after new task
- 🐛 Mac app font size hard to see

**Reported bugs**

- Single Timer does not work on iPad
- Old task will continue after clicking a new task
- iCloud sync broken
- Apple Watch doesn’t work
- Syncing between Mac, iPhone and iPad is iffy

**Requested features**

- Bar chart instead of circular chart in Time Distribution
- Toggle switch for time and percent in task total time chart
- Larger start timer button
- Add Limits for tasks to goals
- Manual sort of tasks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is Timelogger Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rewind or Timelogger Plus?

Rewind is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Timelogger Plus averages 4.6 from 72 ratings.

### Do Rewind or Timelogger Plus have ads?

Neither Rewind nor Timelogger Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rewind or Timelogger Plus?

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, and Timelogger Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rewind was updated on September 19, 2026 and Timelogger Plus on September 11, 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.*