# Rewind vs Hours Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rewind at 49% against Hours Tracker's 0%. Rewind also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (249 vs 2). Hours Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 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 Hours Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rewind holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewind has 249 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 Hours Tracker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | Hours Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id1664238455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Overflow LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664238457) |

## 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


### Hours Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hours-tracker-time-tracking/id1664238455)

Easily track time spent on various activities with a simple, minimalist interface. Monitor progress with daily, weekly, and monthly reports. The free version allows tracking one activity, while a one-time purchase unlocks unlimited tracking and detailed overviews.

**Highlights:** Quickly start/stop activity tracking, Track multiple activities, Daily activity overview, Weekly and monthly progress reports, Simple, minimalist interface, Data stored locally on device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Version PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is Hours Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rewind or Hours Tracker?

Rewind is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Hours Tracker averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rewind or Hours Tracker have ads?

Neither Rewind nor Hours Tracker shows ads.

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