# Rewind vs ShiftTrackr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftTrackr at none against Rewind's 2. ShiftTrackr also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Rewind's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rewind sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ShiftTrackr asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rewind | ShiftTrackr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rewind-timetracking/id967979724/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **246** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Pennisi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290070907) | [Allan Machado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874113635) |

## 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


### ShiftTrackr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifttrackr/id6758644448)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rewind free?

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

### Is ShiftTrackr free?

ShiftTrackr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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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.*