Comparison

Hubstaff Time Tracker vs Calamari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hubstaff Time Tracker

Easily track work hours with a simple timer and log time to specific tasks or projects. Utilize GPS tracking and geofencing to automatically log time based on job site arrival and departure. Add context with notes and photos, and gain insights through reports and team location monitoring.

Highlights
  • Simple time tracking with timers
  • GPS tracking and geofencing
  • Add notes and photos to entries
  • Team location monitoring
  • Generate timesheets and reports
  • Automate team payments
  • Syncs with web dashboard
Features
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◆ SIMPLE TIME TRACKING Start and stop timers with a tap. Track time to tasks, jobs, or projects from anywhere. ◆ GPS TRACKING & GEOFENCING Log time based on job site presence. View routes and track location history to understand where work happens. ◆ ADD CONTEXT WITH NOTES & PHOTOS Attach notes and images to time entries to clarify work done in the field. ◆ SMART NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when team members arrive or leave a job site. ◆ SEE YOUR TEAM ON THE MAP Monitor real-time location or view historical movement during shifts. ◆ REPORTS & PAYMENTS Generate timesheets, automate team payments, and access detailed productivity insights. ◆ SYNCS WITH DESKTOP & WEB Data from the mobile app syncs seamlessly to Hubstaff’s web dashboard — where you’ll find payments, reporting, and deeper productivity insights. Start your free trial to track time, improve accountability, and understand how and where your team works — all from your mobile device.

About

Calamari

This app helps businesses manage employee time off, track work hours, and centralize team information. It allows for easy leave requests, real-time work hour tracking with geofencing options, and access to employee data and key HR information.

Highlights
  • Manage absences and remote work
  • Request and approve leave
  • Track work hours in real-time
  • Geofencing for time logging
  • Store and access employee documents
  • Monitor team events and work styles
Features
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Join 130,000+ employees who streamline their work with Calamari! Our app is a comprehensive solution for managing absences, tracking work hours, and keeping employee data in one place. To use the app, you need a Calamari account. Sign up at calamari.io and try it for free! Time Off – manage absences and remote work • Request and approve leave and remote work in seconds, with a comment or attachment. • Check your leave history and balance in real time. • Check the team calendar before you plan a meeting. • As a manager, approve multiple requests at once. Time & Attendance – precise time tracking • Track hours with the start/stop/break clock – now also from Apple Watch. • Manually add and edit hours if your company allows flexible tracking. • As a manager, set up work-time logging zones (geofencing) in the app. • Track time by project and task. • Clock in automatically with iBeacon, or scan a QR code or NFC card at a KIOSK. • Get notified about late clock-ins or an unfinished workday. • Use home-screen widgets for quick access. • Check and end your shift right from the lock screen and Dynamic Island. Core HR – everything about your team • Scan and store documents – no more paper forms. • Stay on top of birthdays, work anniversaries, and other key dates. • Check colleagues' contact details and other info. • Discover your team's work style and interests with the Work with me feature. Built for everyday convenience and security • Sign in with one account via SSO (Microsoft 365 / Google). • Set push notifications for dozens of events – requests, timesheet changes, documents, or performance review updates. • Your dashboard shows what matters: requests, absences, birthdays, and your work time. • Available in 17 languages, with dark and light mode. • Data is encrypted, and Calamari is GDPR-compliant. The mobile app covers your everyday needs – leave, time tracking, and employee data. Full policy configuration, reporting, and the Performance Reviews module are available in the Calamari web app, under the same account. Scheduling is coming soon, too. Manage your team smarter and save time with Calamari!

Screenshots

Hubstaff Time Tracker4 screens
Calamari4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hubstaff Time Tracker and Calamari both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Hubstaff Time Tracker's written reviews are positive against 20% of Calamari's. Hubstaff Time Tracker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 174). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hubstaff Time Tracker against 4.5 for Calamari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hubstaff Time Tracker has 1.5K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Hubstaff Time Tracker's written reviews are positive against 20% of Calamari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hubstaff Time Tracker ships an update every 6 days, Calamari every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hubstaff Time Tracker versus Calamari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHubstaff Time TrackerCalamari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better4.5 (174 ratings)
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better174
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETSOFT HOLDINGS LLCHubert Lisek

Customer experience

Hubstaff Time Tracker

All ratings1,527 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative28.7%

Calamari

All ratings174 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

Hubstaff Time Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Time tracking issues and delays
  • Login problems and frequent logouts
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
  • Inability to create mandatory fields

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved iPad support
  • Better manual time editing capabilities
  • Customizable mandatory fields for contractors
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics

Calamari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hubstaff Time Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Calamari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hubstaff Time Tracker free?
Hubstaff Time Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calamari free?
Calamari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hubstaff Time Tracker or Calamari?
Hubstaff Time Tracker is rated higher. Hubstaff Time Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Calamari averages 4.5 from 174 ratings.
Do Hubstaff Time Tracker or Calamari have ads?
Neither Hubstaff Time Tracker nor Calamari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hubstaff Time Tracker or Calamari?
Hubstaff Time Tracker ships an update every 6 days, and Calamari every 8 days. Most recently, Hubstaff Time Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Calamari on October 26, 2026.

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