# Rewind vs Timemator

Rewind and Timemator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Timemator's written reviews are positive against 49% of Rewind's. Timemator also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Timemator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Timemator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 249 and 169 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Rewind's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timemator's.

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, Timemator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | Timemator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews) | **[4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timemator-time-tracker/id1458451587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Catforce Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/383718758) |

## 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


### Timemator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timemator-time-tracker/id1458451587)

Effortlessly track work hours and tasks, organizing them by project or client. Visualize your productivity with insightful reports and automatically calculate revenue based on defined hourly rates. Sync data across devices and work offline.

**Highlights:** Effortless time tracking, Organize tasks by project/client, Timeline management, Insightful productivity reports, Automatic revenue calculation, Offline functionality, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full License | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is Timemator free?

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

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

Timemator is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Timemator averages 4.7 from 169 ratings.

### Do Rewind or Timemator have ads?

Neither Rewind nor Timemator shows ads.

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

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, and Timemator every 2 months. Most recently, Rewind was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timemator on October 9, 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.*