# Rewind vs Tyme | Time Tracking

The clearest difference is monetization model: Rewind at free with in-app purchases against Tyme | Time Tracking's subscription. Rewind also leads on ratings volume (246 vs 53). Tyme | Time Tracking's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewind sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tyme | Time Tracking sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.5 for Tyme | Time Tracking. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Rewind's written reviews are positive against 48% of Tyme | Time Tracking's.

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, Tyme | Time Tracking every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | Tyme | Time Tracking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyme-time-tracking/id1461456813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 38 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) | [Unit Numberfive oHG](https://appshunter.io/developer/363572065) |

## 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


### Tyme | Time Tracking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tyme-time-tracking/id1461456813)

Effortlessly track your work hours and manage projects with this powerful time tracking tool. Gain instant overviews of workload, deadlines, and budgets, with automatic syncing across all your devices. Visualize your data with detailed statistics and customizable reports.

**Highlights:** Cross-device synchronization, Project and deadline overviews, Detailed statistics and data visualization, Home screen widgets, Expense and holiday tracking, Calendar integration, Automated reminders, Export and import data

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tyme Monthly Plan (1 User) | $6.99 | per month |
| Tyme Monthly Plan (1 User) | $6.99 | per month |
| Tyme Monthly Plan (3 User) | $12.99 | per month |
| Tyme Monthly Plan (2 User) | $13.99 | per month |
| Tyme Monthly Plan (4 User) | $24.99 | per month |
| Tyme Monthly Plan (6 User) | $39.99 | per month |
| Tyme Annual Plan (1 User) | $59.99 | per year |
| Tyme Annual Plan (1 User) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is Tyme | Time Tracking free?

Tyme | Time Tracking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rewind or Tyme | Time Tracking?

Rewind is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Tyme | Time Tracking averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Rewind or Tyme | Time Tracking have ads?

Neither Rewind nor Tyme | Time Tracking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rewind or Tyme | Time Tracking?

Rewind ships an update every 5 months, and Tyme | Time Tracking every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rewind was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tyme | Time Tracking on September 23, 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.*