Comparison

Hubstaff Time Tracker vs VLocals

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

VLocals

Connect with trusted, skilled service providers in your neighborhood for a wide range of needs, from home maintenance to personal care. Book services quickly and easily, supporting local businesses and independent professionals.

Highlights
  • Hyper-local service marketplace
  • Wide range of service categories
  • Trusted and skilled providers
  • Fast and simple booking
  • Support for local businesses
  • Service provider partner network
Features
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VLOCALS is the ultimate hyper-local marketplace that connects you with trusted, skilled service providers in your neighborhood. Whether you need a plumber to fix a leak, a tiffin service for a home-cooked meal, or a professional beauty artist for a special occasion—VLOCALS brings the experts to your doorstep. Why choose VLOCALS? One App, All Services: From electricians and car washes to tailors and gardeners, we cover every local need. Trusted Experts: Every provider on VLOCALS is a skilled professional from your local community. Simple & Fast: Book a service in seconds. No more endless searching or calling around. Support Local: Empower small businesses and independent service providers in your city. Our Core Services Include: Home Maintenance: Plumbers, Electricians, Painters, and Cleaners. Daily Essentials: Tiffin Services and Laundry. Personal Care: Beauty Artists, Barbers, and Fitness Trainers. Vehicle Care: Doorstep Car Wash and Auto Repair. Specialized Skills: Tailors, Gardeners, and more! For Service Providers: Are you a skilled professional? Join the VLOCALS partner network to grow your business, find new customers in your area, and manage your bookings effortlessly. Download VLOCALS today and experience the power of your neighborhood at your fingertips!

Screenshots

Hubstaff Time Tracker4 screens
VLocals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VLocals at 5.0 against Hubstaff Time Tracker's 4.5. VLocals also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Hubstaff Time Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VLocals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hubstaff Time Tracker has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hubstaff Time Tracker versus VLocals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHubstaff Time TrackerVLocals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNETSOFT HOLDINGS LLCShaurya LLC

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

VLocals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hubstaff Time Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

VLocals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hubstaff Time Tracker free?
Hubstaff Time Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VLocals free?
VLocals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hubstaff Time Tracker or VLocals?
VLocals is rated higher. Hubstaff Time Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while VLocals averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hubstaff Time Tracker or VLocals have ads?
Neither Hubstaff Time Tracker nor VLocals shows ads.

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