# Rewind vs Locate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rewind at 49% against Locate's 0%. Rewind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (246 vs 2). Locate's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewind sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Locate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewind has 246 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Rewind's written reviews are positive against 0% of Locate's.

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, Locate monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | Locate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locate-automatic-time-tracker/id1212000378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256) |

## 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


### Locate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locate-automatic-time-tracker/id1212000378)

This app automatically logs your time based on your location, helping you understand how you spend your day. It offers manual tracking, detailed reports, and export options to manage your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking by location, Manual time logging, Intuitive chart view, Export logs as PDF/CSV, Passcode protection, Categorize timers, Add notes to sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is Locate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rewind or Locate?

Rewind is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Locate averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rewind or Locate have ads?

Neither Rewind nor Locate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rewind or Locate?

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, and Locate monthly. Most recently, Rewind was updated on September 28, 2026 and Locate on September 29, 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.*