# Rewind vs WorkingHours

Rewind and WorkingHours both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of WorkingHours's written reviews are positive against 49% of Rewind's. WorkingHours also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewind sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and WorkingHours sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkingHours holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 346 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Rewind's written reviews are positive against 91% of WorkingHours's.

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, WorkingHours fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | WorkingHours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews) | **[4.8 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workinghours-time-tracker/id1404035216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 246 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) |

## 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


### WorkingHours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workinghours-time-tracker/id1404035216)

Effortlessly log, organize, and analyze your work hours. This app helps freelancers, hourly workers, and employees manage their time with features like task assignment, data export, and calendar integration. Enjoy a productive workflow with optional Pomodoro technique reminders.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform time tracking with cloud sync, Start/pause/stop work time via widget or notification, Edit work units and assign tasks/tags, Export data as Excel, CSV, or PDF, Auto-start/stop with GPS geofencing, Analyze time and earnings with graphs, Calendar integration for appointments

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version (iOS) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is WorkingHours free?

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

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

WorkingHours is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while WorkingHours averages 4.8 from 346 ratings.

### Do Rewind or WorkingHours have ads?

Neither Rewind nor WorkingHours shows ads.

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

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, and WorkingHours fortnightly. Most recently, Rewind was updated on September 19, 2026 and WorkingHours on September 24, 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.*