Final Verdict:
The Top 8 Time Tracking Apps for iPhone Users

Written by Asim Qureshi
By Asim Qureshi, CEO Jibble

As the CEO of a time tracking software company, I keep a close eye on the competition—it’s part of the job. I regularly test their products and hear what people are saying in the industry.

In this list, I share insights from my research and conversations, giving credit where it’s due. If you’re looking to boost productivity and cut down on admin work, here are the best time tracking apps for iPhone users on the market today.

The definitive list:

1
Best time tracking app for iPhone
Mobile display of attendance tracking showing clock-ins, clock-outs, and breaks
Key App Features
  • GPS Tracking
  • Automated alerts
  • Employee Vacation Tracker
  • Face Recognition Attendance
  • Extensive reports and analysis
What Users Like
  • Absolutely FREE
  • Excellent customer service
  • Very easy to use and set up
  • Tracks time even if the device is offline
What Users Don’t Like
  • Jibble is so easy to use that users might find themselves actually enjoying tracking their time!
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 4.8/5

On top of this list is our very own Jibble. And there are plenty of reasons why (me being the CEO is not one of them!). To start with, Jibble is completely free. Yes, you read that right. You can access all of its incredible features without spending a single dime.

The app is also very user-friendly. Even someone new to using time apps will have an easy time learning how to navigate through Jibble’s features.

Right from the Home tab, you’ll be able to see an overview of all your tracked hours, including breaks and overtime for different dates. And to better visualize what you and your team spend your time on, you can quickly look at Jibble’s activity and project charts.

The Home tab is completely customizable. If you’re not interested in seeing things like upcoming holidays, activity charts, or GPS reminders, feel free to customize the Home tab widgets and choose what data is most important to you. It’s as easy as that!

Another nifty feature the Jibble app has is its time clock. You can use it to clock in or out with a single tap. For added security, the Facial Recognition feature can also be enabled so users can clock in with a selfie.

The time clock has a separate button for logging breaks and adding manual time. If you want to switch between different projects, you can simply tap the switch activity button and select your new activity and project. The app will continue to track your time seamlessly. As someone who is constantly switching between different projects and activities throughout the day, this is a huge plus.

Other key features of the Jibble time tracking app include geolocation, real-time tracking, biometric device interaction, and leave management. The mobile app provides the convenience of recording attendance from any location and offers an offline mode for areas with limited internet access. The offline data can later sync with the database when an internet connection is available.

I believe I’ve made my case for why Jibble had to be on top of this list. But don’t just take my word for it. Jibble has also received positive reviews on sites like Capterra, GetApp, G2, and the App Store. I suggest you try the Jibble time and attendance tracker and see what the fuss is about!

Pricing
Free plan:
Yes
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$2.99 per user/month
2
Easy-to-navigate time tracking app
Two displays of a homepage and a mobile app showing how easy it is to use Hubstaff even on different devices.
Key App Features
  • GPS and geofencing features
  • Customizable pay rates and periods
  • Limits and alerts for over-budgeting
  • Real-time mobile reports with timesheets
What Users Like
  • Several app integrations
  • Simple and easy-to-navigate UI
  • It lets you track routes, create job sites, and set geofences
What Users Don’t Like
  • Poor customer support
  • Inaccurate productivity results
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 4.5/5

Another time-tracking app for iPhone users that’s worth considering is Hubstaff. This app does a great job of simplifying time tracking by allowing users to start and stop the timer with a single tap, enabling them to focus on their work while Hubstaff tracks time in the background.

Aside from tracking time, Hubstaff also keeps tabs on your locations thanks to its geofencing and GPS location features. This is especially useful for construction, delivery, or contracting individuals. You can easily clock in and out when arriving at or departing from specific locations or job sites.

The app dashboard is pretty straightforward. There’s a personal dashboard where you can see all of the hours you’ve recorded and a team dashboard that shows you who’s in/out and the work hours of each person on the team. You can check out reports for an even more detailed insight into daily and weekly time allocation.

Overall Hubstaff is a pretty good choice for anyone looking to track their time easily. You can choose from different pricing plans, and you can also take advantage of their 14-day free trial. Hubstaff would be much better suited for bigger teams, though. If you’re just a small team with basic time-tracking needs, you may not be able to fully take advantage of its extensive features.

Pricing
Free plan:
No
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$4.99 per seat/month
3
Versatile time tracking app
Graphic representing Toggl Track on the screens of various devices
Key App Features
  • iOS Widgets
  • Pomodoro Mode
  • Siri voice commands
  • Offline time tracking
  • Customizable time entries
  • Calendar feature to plot events and time entries
What Users Like
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Easy to set up numerous projects
  • It lets you enter custom pay rates
  • Robust reporting and analytics features
What Users Don’t Like
  • Difficult to sync data from iPhone to Mac
  • Requires a lot of manual data input, not intuitive enough
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 3.2/5

This app comes with various features that make tracking your time a breeze.

To start tracking time, simply log which task you’ll be working on, switch on the timer, and you’ll be good to go. At the end of the day, you can generate detailed reports based on the time you’ve monitored, giving you valuable insights into your productivity.

If you use the Pomodoro technique to enhance focus and productivity, you’ll be happy to know that Toggl Track also has a Pomodoro timer feature on board. The timer is set to a default of 25 minutes but feel free to change this in settings.

Another cool thing about Toggl Track is that you can actually ask Siri to start tracking your time! Simply enable this feature if you have iOS 12 or above, and you’ll have a hands-free way to keep track of your time. You’ll have to learn a couple of Siri commands and some command shortcuts to use this feature fully, so it may not be for everyone.

Overall, Toggl Track is a versatile solution designed with small businesses in mind. Its high pricing might hold you back, though. It’s much more expensive compared to some other tools out there. So, consider your budget and needs when deciding if Toggl Track is the right fit for you.

Pricing
Free plan:
Yes
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$9 per user/month
4
All-in-one time tracking app
Connecteam's mobile time clock view
Key App Features
  • Live work chat
  • Task management
  • GPS location tracking
  • Digital forms and checklists
What Users Like
  • Quick set up
  • Daily checklists with auto-reminders
  • Easy-to-use communication features
What Users Don’t Like
  • No PTO option
  • Slow resolution time from customer service
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 4.8/5

Connecteam offers an incredible solution for managing non-desk employees in one place. What sets it apart is its simplicity, capability, and affordability.

I would recommend this app to small to medium teams with mobile workers. The communication hub in the app makes it easy for users to connect and collaborate. Managers can effortlessly reach employees, share resources and information, gather feedback through surveys and polls, and have secure business chat messaging.

Tracking time on the app is fairly easy too. Employees can start tracking their time with a single tap. There’s also a dedicated button for breaks.

With GPS location tracking, geofencing, and a map display, you can easily keep tabs on your employees’ whereabouts. The app also handles automated breaks, overtime, and double time, ensuring accurate and efficient time tracking.

While a great time-tracking solution, the Connecteam All-in-One App does have its downsides. One of which is that it doesn’t have an option to track paid time off. Some users have also noted slow resolution times from their customer service.

Pricing
Free plan:
No
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$29 per user/month
5
Effective time tracking app
quickbooks workforce app
Key App Features
  • Scheduling features
  • Offline time tracking
  • Push, text, and email alerts
  • Leave and time-off tracking
  • GPS location-based time tracking
What Users Like
  • Great customer service
  • Convenient geofencing features
  • Handy “Who’s Working” window
What Users Don’t Like
  • Integrations are hard to navigate
  • Base fees increase the overall cost
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 4.6/5

QuickBooks Workforce (formerly TSheets) is a powerful app that simplifies payroll and time tracking for businesses. It provides a user-friendly interface for both employees and employers. Clocking in and out is a breeze, even without Wi-Fi or service.

Employees can also conveniently submit and track paid time off, sick days, and holidays. They can edit timesheets, manage job schedules, switch between jobs, pause, or take a break. The app even offers GPS location-based time tracking so managers can see where employees are and what they’re working on.

There’s a scheduling feature on the app for more effective time management. Managers can schedule by shift or job. Creating, editing, and assigning shifts is fairly straightforward. Select the desired time and day and choose the employee to assign it.

All in all, QuickBooks Workforce is a great choice for iPhone users looking to track their work time more efficiently. This software may have limitations when it comes to non-customer-based jobs so you might need to find workarounds to make it fit your needs for timesheet editing.

Pricing
Free plan:
No
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$10 per month
6
Comprehensive time tracking app
Key App Features
  • Reporting
  • Force Offline Mode
  • Calendar Integrations
  • Automated Reminders
  • Manual and Automatic Time tracking
What Users Like
  • Clutter-free UI
  • Clear productivity charts
  • It has a light and dark mode
  • Setting up projects, tasks, and time entries is straightforward
What Users Don’t Like
  • Invoicing limitations vs. the web app
  • The reporting feature is not the most user-friendly
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 4.6/5

Clockify is a time-tracking and attendance app designed to make team management more efficient. It’s perfect for both freelancers and teams.

You’ve got to hand it to Clockify for their clean and clutter-free UI. I wish it had the menu options at the bottom of the screen for easier accessibility. But navigating through the app to find what you’re looking for is fairly easy.

Users can either do manual tracking or use the in-app timer. I would prefer the latter, but it’s nice that you can manually add in your time. Much like most timers, you don’t have to do much to start tracking, just tap that play button, and you’re good to go. You can enter the project you’re working on and a quick description right after.

To help with scheduling, the app also has a Calendar feature where you can add time entries and tasks for the upcoming days or weeks. The Calendar can also be integrated into your personal Calendar to sync data effortlessly.

I am big on data, so reporting features are non-negotiable for me when looking for a time-tracking app. And all things considered, Clockify does deliver clear and comprehensive reports. You can view reports for yourself or your team. It doesn’t show you a daily report, only weekly, monthly, and yearly intervals. There’s also a simple chart that shows you what projects you spent your time on.

Pricing
Free plan:
Yes
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$3.99 per user/month
7
Intuitive time tracking app
Key App Features
  • GPS tracking
  • Work scheduling
  • Automatic Timesheets
  • Project budget tracking
  • Task and activity breakdowns
What Users Like
  • Syncs with Google Calendar
  • Great interface and easy-to-use
  • Tracks time spent on specific websites and applications
What Users Don’t Like
  • Pricey plans
  • Poor customer service
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 3.6/5

With Timely, scheduling and time tracking go hand in hand, making it incredibly intuitive and convenient.

Timely offers a range of benefits that make it indispensable. For example, meetings scheduled in your Calendar can be automatically logged in Timely, saving you the hassle of manually entering them. If you have repeating tasks, the copy feature allows you to log time for them across several days easily.

The app also allows you to break down tasks and activities, track project budgets, and differentiate between billable and non-billable time. It’s great for estimating how long a task will take and comparing it to the time actually spent. Managers will find it especially useful as they can view team workloads and make informed decisions about resource allocation.

What’s even better is that Timely has an app for Apple Watch. This lets you track your time on the go without even taking out your phone.

So, if you’re looking for an intuitive and powerful time-tracking app for your iPhone, I would recommend trying Timely. It has no free plan with paid plans ranging from $9 to $22. But you can take advantage of its free 14-day trial to test it out and see if it fits your time tracking needs.

Pricing
Free plan:
No
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$9 per user/month
8
Robust time tracking app
Key App Features
  • Several integration options
  • Invoicing and Expensing features
  • Team management and scheduling
What Users Like
  • Clear and detailed reports
  • Clean interface and easy to use
  • Syncs with your Calendar for easy scheduling
What Users Don’t Like
  • Could use more payment options
  • Not enough functions for the free version
App Store Rating
  • Rating: 4.3/5

If you’re looking for a well-developed tool to track time, log expenses, and manage invoices on the go, Harvest has got you covered.

The app offers robust time-tracking features. You can track time spent on each project or individual task, collect the data, and create visual reports that help you plan for the future. Users also have the option to add time entries manually.

As the account admin, you’ll have access to summaries and detailed reports of users’ time. You can also approve timesheets, ensuring everything stays organized.

In addition to time tracking, you can also track budgets and expenses and even create and send invoices directly from the app. No need for separate accounting software. And here’s a handy feature: Harvest will automatically send reminders to clients who forget to pay on time. Talk about convenience!

I would recommend this app for freelancers but not much for teams. The free plan only lets you track up to 2 projects. This can be a roadblock for small teams who work on multiple projects for their clients.

Pricing
Free plan:
Yes
Trial:
Yes
Starts at:
$11 per seat/month