# Station vs WorkTime

The clearest difference is rating: WorkTime at 4.4 against Station's 3.0. WorkTime also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Station's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorkTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

WorkTime holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorkTime has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Station's written reviews are positive against 59% of WorkTime's.

Station ships an update every 2 months, WorkTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Station | WorkTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-employee-time-clock/id970058646/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Papershift GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039782101) | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) |

## What reviewers say

### Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-employee-time-clock/id970058646)

Digitally track, edit, and synchronize employee working hours. Set up stationary time tracking for multiple employees or manage your own time records, view hours accounts, and track vacation days.

**Highlights:** Digital time tracking, Edit and synchronize working hours, Stationary time tracking for multiple employees, View time tracking overview, Track hourly account and vacation days, Clock in/out and take breaks, Employee PIN stamping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WorkTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktime-shift-work-calendar/id1003684086)

Easily track your work shifts and hours with this intuitive calendar app. Designed for shift workers, it allows quick entry, schedule visualization, and helpful reminders. Premium features include advanced hour tracking and calendar syncing.

**Highlights:** Shift calendar visualization, Quick shift entry, Shift reminders, Hours and wages tracking, Schedule sharing, Sync to phone calendar

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Wk WorkTime Shift Scheduler | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WorkTime Pro: One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month WorkTime Shift Manager | $8.99 | per month |
| 6 Month WorkTime Shift Worker | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| WorkTime Pro Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year WorkTime Job Calendar | $49.99 | per year |
| Work Calendar & Shift Schedule | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organizing shifts and schedules
- 💰 Calculates earnings and pay
- 📆 Convenient calendar view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Subscription cost is too high
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Shifts/data randomly disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore pro subscription
- Calendar view freezing and becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add weekend/holiday pay rates
- Ability to sync with other calendars
- Option to customize font size and layout
- Implement a search/filter feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Station free?

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

### Is WorkTime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Station or WorkTime?

WorkTime is rated higher. Station averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WorkTime averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Station or WorkTime have ads?

Neither Station nor WorkTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Station or WorkTime?

Station ships an update every 2 months, and WorkTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Station was updated on July 26, 2026 and WorkTime on September 25, 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.*