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What is mobile time tracking?
Track work hours anytime, anywhere with ease
Mobile time tracking is the process of recording employee work hours directly from a smartphone or tablet, rather than relying on punch cards or desktop software. A mobile time tracking app lets employees clock in and out from wherever they are, and sends that data to a central system in real time.
Modern mobile time tracking apps go well beyond a basic timer. They capture GPS location, verify employee identity, log breaks and overtime, and organise hours by project or client.
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How does mobile time tracking work with Jibble?
Simple clock-ins and seamless management
Jibble’s mobile time tracking app is built around three core principles: speed, security, and accuracy. Employees clock in from their phone using facial recognition, which confirms their identity in seconds. A GPS stamp records their location at the time of clock-in, adding a layer of verification that supports both fraud prevention and compliance auditing.
All time entries are synced to timesheets in real time. Managers can then review and approve timesheets from their phone before the data flows into payroll — making the whole process faster, more secure, and audit-ready.
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Quick and secure clock-ins
Biometric verification that eliminates time theft and buddy punching
Start tracking time in seconds with Jibble’s facial recognition attendance system. Employees take a quick selfie on their phone and Jibble confirms their identity instantly. This removes the opportunity for buddy punching and falsified clock-ins, creating a verified record that your payroll and compliance reporting can depend on.
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GPS-verified time entries for location-accurate records
Confirm where your team is clocking in from
View up-to-the-minute updates on your employees’ locations and current tasks directly from your phone with Jibble’s employee GPS tracking. GPS-stamped clock-ins provide a clear audit trail so that managers can verify that employees were on site at the time they claimed.
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Mobile time tracking on any device
Jibble works on iPhone, Android, web, and Chrome
Jibble is available on iPhone and Android devices, as well as the web app and Google Chrome extension. Your team can clock in from whatever device they have to hand, and all data flows into the same central record — keeping attendance complete, consistent, and ready for payroll review.
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Offline time tracking for remote sites
Time entries are saved locally and synced when you reconnect
Poor connectivity should never create gaps in your attendance records. Jibble’s offline time tracking stores clock-ins and time entries securely on the device when there is no internet and syncs them automatically once a connection is restored. This keeps your records complete for payroll and compliance purposes.
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Real-time dashboard visibility
Know who is in, who is out, and what projects hours are going to
Manage your team on the dashboardGet access to real-time data on hours worked, current tasks, and project time allocation, all from your phone. The dashboard gives managers a clear overview that makes it easy to spot anomalies, flag potential time discrepancies, and maintain accurate records for payroll and compliance reporting.
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Project time tracking across activities and clients
Turn tracked hours into shareable timesheet reports
Assign employee hours to specific projects, activities, or clients and convert them into detailed reports with just a few taps. Whether you need data for payroll, client billing, job costing, or productivity measurement, Jibble’s project time tracking software gives you a clean, organised breakdown.
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Flexible scheduling to support compliant workforce management
Create fixed or custom schedules
Manage work schedulesBuild fixed or flexible work schedules from your phone and assign them per employee or per group. Accurate schedules are the foundation of compliant time tracking — when actual hours are compared against scheduled hours, discrepancies are easy to identify before they affect payroll.
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Automated break and overtime tracking
Set policies, pay rates, and limits from your phone
Jibble’s overtime tracker tracks regular hours, breaks, and overtime separately so your payroll data is always precise. Customise break durations, overtime limits, and pay rates directly from your phone. Automated notifications alert you when someone goes into overtime, helping you manage costs in real time and stay aligned with labour regulations.
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Mobile timesheet approvals
Review and approve your team's hours before they reach payroll
Jibble’s daily timesheets give a clear, verified breakdown of every team member’s hours. Review, query, and approve them directly from your phone before the data feeds into payroll. A structured approval workflow is a key payroll security control, ensuring only verified, authorised hours are paid.
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Export, filter, and share accurate time data
Accurate reporting made simple
Filter time and attendance data by employee, project, client, or date range and export in formats compatible with your payroll or accounting software. Every report is built from verified clock-in data, so you can submit it for compliance audits, share it with clients for billing, or use it for project cost analysis with confidence.
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Automated reminders to keep attendance records complete
Prompt clock in/out reminders sent automatically
Enable push notificationsPrompt your team to clock in on arrival and clock out when leaving with Jibble’s automated push notifications. Set reminders tied to shift start and end times, or configure automatic clock-outs after a set duration. Complete, consistent attendance records reduce the risk of payroll disputes and support your compliance obligations.
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Fast team onboarding
Mobile time tracking that starts immediately
Start onboarding NOW!Send team invites in a few clicks and have everyone tracking time within minutes. Jibble’s onboarding is straightforward, and our friendly support team is on hand if you hit any issues.
Join thousands of users who are boosting productivity with Jibble’s mobile time tracking
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Easy to use, very accurate, good number of features and nice interface on the Android app
The Slack's integration helps a lot, the accuracy and UI is very good, and it's easy to use.
No more time wasted!
Employees can clock in/out, anywhere, anytime ensuring accuracy and consistency with the calculation of hours worked. The facial recognition prevents buddy-clocking. No more time wasted on working through clock cards and employees disputing their hours.
Excellent time tracking software for businesses
I like the fact that you can monitor your breaks, schedules, and daily overtime and that it's super easy... overall it has been a great experience.
Functional and practical
Jibble makes it very easy to track your time spent on different projects. There is also an app that can be used on your phone if you are on the move. It is extremely easy to add projects and activities.
Jibble to the rescue!
90% of our staff are working from home, and Jibble made it easy for us to track everyone's punch cards and payroll. You can access the time clock app, anytime and anywhere.
Jibble, your invisible partner…
For a startup like mine, having such an essential time tracking app in today’s remote-work world is more than just a plus. It’s a blessing.
Frankly, no other software got even close
Wonderful time management software. This has been a lovely experience right from the start. Simple-to-understand set-up, lots of personal support on hand, a useful 'onboarding' session to explore features and help me with exports. We needed a system for tracking consultants' time in contracts broken down by tasks. Jibble is the solution and frankly, no other software that I looked at got even close in terms of ease of use and price.
Exceeded my expectations
Honestly, I wasn't super excited about my company having this type of software to keep track of time. Oh, how my opinion has changed. Jibble is one of the best time tracking software I have ever seen... it has exceeded my expectations.
FAQs
Some frequently asked questions...
You can manually track time on your phone through its built-in timer or stopwatch. But if you want more comprehensive and organized time tracking, it’s best to use a dedicated mobile time tracking app such as Jibble. These apps offer a range of features designed to make time tracking simpler and more efficient.
Unlike built-in timers or stopwatches, dedicated mobile time tracking apps provide advanced options. You can categorize your tasks, assign projects, set hourly rates, and even generate detailed reports for better project management and billing accuracy.
Absolutely! There are tons of free mobile time tracking apps that you can use to manage your time more efficiently. One of which is the Jibble mobile app. It’s an excellent choice for individuals or teams of any size, as it’s free for unlimited users and offers a wide range of features, including GPS tracking, robust reporting, scheduling, and more.
Absolutely! Jibble is available for iPhone users on the Apple App Store. You can download the Jibble mobile app on your iPhone and enjoy seamless time tracking, attendance management, and productivity enhancements. It’s also available for Android devices via the Google Play Store.
Yes, Jibble offers offline functionality in its mobile app. Whether you have an internet connection or not, you can continue to track time and attendance with confidence. Jibble will automatically sync your data when you’re back online, ensuring that your records are always up-to-date and accurate.
Mobile time tracking apps like Jibble use facial recognition to verify the identity of the person clocking in, and GPS to confirm their location. This eliminates buddy punching and prevents falsified or inflated hours. Every clock-in creates a timestamped, identity-verified record that is far more reliable than paper timesheets or manual entries.
Yes, when used correctly, mobile time tracking supports labour law compliance by maintaining accurate, timestamped records of hours worked, breaks taken, and overtime. Jibble logs all of this automatically and retains a full audit trail. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, so it is worth reviewing your local regulations.
Absolutely. One of the biggest payroll security risks is unverified time data. A mobile time tracking app with biometric verification and GPS ensures that only legitimate, confirmed hours reach your payroll system. Jibble’s approval workflow adds a further control — managers review and authorise timesheets before they are processed, reducing the risk of errors and unauthorised payments.
Jibble is one of the most capable free mobile time tracking apps available, and it is genuinely free for unlimited users with no time limit. It includes facial recognition, GPS tracking, offline mode, project tracking, timesheet approvals, and payroll-ready reports, features that most tools only offer on paid plans. It suits small businesses that need accurate, compliant attendance records without expensive software.
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