Comparison

Hubstaff Time Tracker vs ShortcutQL

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

ShortcutQL

Features
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ShortcutsQL allows you to configure your Databases and custom SQL queries against them and exposes these queries to be called from the iOS Shortcuts app. Use this to build local monitoring of your applications!

Screenshots

Hubstaff Time Tracker4 screens
ShortcutQL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hubstaff Time Tracker at 17.0 against ShortcutQL's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hubstaff Time Tracker versus ShortcutQL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHubstaff Time TrackerShortcutQL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETSOFT HOLDINGS LLCSpoorthi Satheesha

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

ShortcutQL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hubstaff Time Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

ShortcutQL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hubstaff Time Tracker free?
Hubstaff Time Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShortcutQL free?
ShortcutQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hubstaff Time Tracker or ShortcutQL have ads?
Neither Hubstaff Time Tracker nor ShortcutQL shows ads.

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