{"id":28263,"date":"2024-11-15T16:51:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T14:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=28263"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T07:27:12","slug":"construction-time-clock-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/construction-time-clock-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Track Crew Time Easily With 3 Construction Time Clock Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Construction companies operate on razor-thin profit margins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, every business hour counts \u2014 and you want to keep a tight grip on labor costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, tracking employee and contractor hours can be a nightmare if your crews work various jobs in different locations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, a construction time clock app can help you track work hours automatically and accurately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before choosing the best solution for your company, check out my detailed reviews of the <strong>3 most popular time clock apps<\/strong> on the market!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Track-Crew-Time-Easily-With-3-Construction-Time-Clock-Apps-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Track Crew Time Easily With 3 Construction Time Clock Apps - cover\" class=\"wp-image-28261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Track-Crew-Time-Easily-With-3-Construction-Time-Clock-Apps-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Track-Crew-Time-Easily-With-3-Construction-Time-Clock-Apps-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Track-Crew-Time-Easily-With-3-Construction-Time-Clock-Apps-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Track-Crew-Time-Easily-With-3-Construction-Time-Clock-Apps-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Track-Crew-Time-Easily-With-3-Construction-Time-Clock-Apps-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0faff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c430e3af789a59ad881a6001925c424\" style=\"color:#0c1013\"><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f5aeff3e8f21adb3a112105a556e19b\" style=\"color:#263238\">The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f5f4bccd56f4d6606a10d2709890b37\" style=\"color:#0287c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-clockify-by-cake-com-best-construction-time-clock-app-for-small-and-medium-sized-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best construction time clock app for small and medium-sized teams<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockify-1.jpg\" alt=\"clockify\" class=\"wp-image-28249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockify-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockify-1-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockify-1-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockify-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockify-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/construction-time-clock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracking apps for construction companies<\/a>. It\u2019s a cost-effective solution for construction businesses that need a <strong>simple clock-in system for employees and contractors<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify also supports mobile device access, integration with popular payroll solutions, and GPS tracking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clockify-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Clockify by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Clockify, employees and contractors can clock in and out via a simple kiosk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could install the kiosk on any laptop, tablet, or mobile device, and the clearly visible <em>Clock in <\/em>and <em>Start break<\/em> buttons felt intuitive to all crew members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clock-in-kiosk-in-Clockify-.jpg\" alt=\"Clock-in kiosk in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-28248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clock-in-kiosk-in-Clockify-.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clock-in-kiosk-in-Clockify--339x300.jpg 339w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clock-in-kiosk-in-Clockify--711x630.jpg 711w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clock-in-kiosk-in-Clockify--768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clock-in-kiosk-in-Clockify--14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clock-in kiosk in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once crew members clock in, the kiosk tracks their work hours, breaks, and GPS location, automating construction time tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my experience, the kiosk was easy to set up, even if you don\u2019t have experience with time tracking software. You only need to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invite<\/strong> your crew members to the platform,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> kiosks for each job site, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share<\/strong> the links to the kiosks with crew members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After adding members to the platform, I could easily create <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/administration\/user-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user groups<\/a> for each crew. Thanks to user groups, I could assign all crew members to a job site in one click instead of adding them one by one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, workers could open the kiosk links on any device \u2014 including smartphones and tablets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From then on, the crew members only had to enter their assigned PINs and press one huge, easily visible <em>Clock<\/em> <em>in<\/em> button to start their shifts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-via-Clockify1.jpg\" alt=\"Clocking in via Clockify1\" class=\"wp-image-28251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-via-Clockify1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-via-Clockify1-414x300.jpg 414w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-via-Clockify1-870x630.jpg 870w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-via-Clockify1-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-via-Clockify1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clocking in via Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clock in easily with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once someone clocks in, starting a break or clocking out is just as easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on time data from the kiosk, Clockify automatically fills out timesheets for each employee and generates detailed reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockify-1.jpg\" alt=\"timesheets in clockify\" class=\"wp-image-28257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockify-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockify-1-417x300.jpg 417w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockify-1-875x630.jpg 875w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockify-1-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockify-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timesheets in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you turn on <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/gps-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPS tracking<\/a>, you\u2019ll also see your workers\u2019 real-time locations on each job site. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gps-tracking-in-clockify.png\" alt=\"gps tracking in clockify\" class=\"wp-image-28253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gps-tracking-in-clockify.png 1103w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gps-tracking-in-clockify-522x300.png 522w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gps-tracking-in-clockify-1096x630.png 1096w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gps-tracking-in-clockify-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/gps-tracking-in-clockify-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GPS tracking in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As I explored the app, I could also set individual hourly rates for each crew member. Then, Clockify used the information to generate visual reports that show <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/cost-overrun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">labor costs<\/a> and job profitability in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from all these useful features, Clockify also won me over with its <strong>flexible pricing<\/strong>. While most construction time clock apps charge a monthly subscription for each user, Clockify offers an option called Kiosk pricing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With it, you pay a cheaper subscription for users who only clock in via the kiosk. You only need full subscriptions for managers and staff who will use other Clockify features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantages of using Clockify include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Cheaper subscriptions for limited users who only clock in and out,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Easy-to-use kiosk for clocking in and GPS tracking, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 QuickBooks integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The downsides of Clockify include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c GPS tracking isn\u2019t available for free users, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Limited users can\u2019t request PTO through Clockify, but admins must do it on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Clockify by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 2024, Clockify introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/financial-planning#finance-budget-forecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget forecasting features<\/a>, allowing you to plan jobs more accurately and know if you\u2019ll go over budget due to labor costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Clockify by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting price<\/td><td>$3.99\/month per user (billed annually), and $0.79\/month per limited user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supported platforms<\/td><td>Mac, Linux, Windows, Android, Web, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up for Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-clockshark-best-remote-construction-time-tracking-software\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clockshark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClockShark<\/a> \u2014 best remote construction time tracking software&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockshark.jpg\" alt=\"clockshark\" class=\"wp-image-28252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockshark.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockshark-705x300.jpg 705w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockshark-1110x473.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockshark-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clockshark-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ClockShark is a time clock app for construction companies that has online collaboration features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clockshark-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does ClockShark work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I created a ClockShark account, I was given the option of inviting crew members to the platform via email. The message contains a link that installs the mobile app on their devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Timesheets-in-the-ClockShark-mobile-app.png\" alt=\"Timesheets in the ClockShark mobile app\" class=\"wp-image-28259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Timesheets-in-the-ClockShark-mobile-app.png 741w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Timesheets-in-the-ClockShark-mobile-app-449x300.png 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Timesheets-in-the-ClockShark-mobile-app-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timesheets in the ClockShark mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While the installation itself was fairly simple, I thought the mobile app interface was cluttered and outdated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It tries to fit too much information on each screen, and its buttons are clunky for construction workers \u2014 especially those with smaller smartphones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once they log their hours by starting and stopping ClockShark\u2019s time clock, the crew\u2019s work time automatically appears in the timesheets section of the web app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockshark.jpg\" alt=\"timesheets in clockshark\" class=\"wp-image-28258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockshark.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockshark-730x300.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockshark-1110x457.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockshark-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timesheets-in-clockshark-18x7.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timesheets in ClockShark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The web app\u2019s interface isn\u2019t the cleanest either, but it\u2019s quite functional. From this screen, I could edit and approve time cards for each employee or contract worker or add personal notes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get the hang of the interface, it provides a neat overview of the hours and jobs each crew member worked during any given week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClockShark also delivers a decent online collaboration tool in the form of conversations. On each job or customer page, you can add comments that are visible to other employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adding-a-comment-in-clockshark.png\" alt=\"adding a comment in clockshark\" class=\"wp-image-28247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adding-a-comment-in-clockshark.png 738w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adding-a-comment-in-clockshark-730x236.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/adding-a-comment-in-clockshark-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding a comment in ClockShark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I was also able to attach pictures and other files to these comments and mention relevant team members via \u201c@\u201d like on social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While online collaboration features can be useful, I have to note that ClockShark doesn\u2019t stick the landing for basic time tracking features for construction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, a cellular internet connection isn\u2019t always available on remote job sites. In those situations, the ClockShark mobile app supports offline time tracking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, once it\u2019s back online, the mobile app doesn\u2019t always sync correctly with the web platform \u2014 resulting in uncounted hours and incorrect timesheets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockshark-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClockShark pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main benefits of ClockShark are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Detailed timesheets for each employee,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Online collaboration via comments on jobs or customers, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Quick response time on customer support chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockshark-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClockShark cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the disadvantages of using ClockShark include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Connectivity and syncing issues with the mobile app, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c No free plan and no annual subscription option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockshark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in ClockShark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since February 2024, ClockShark has supported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clockshark.com\/blog\/clockshark-simpro-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integration with Simpro<\/a>, a project management tool. As a result, users can easily export timesheets, team members, and other data points into Simpro.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ClockShark pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting price<\/td><td>$40\/month + $8.00\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supported platforms<\/td><td>Web, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try an affordable time tracker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-timeero-best-contractor-time-tracker-for-mobile-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: <a href=\"https:\/\/timeero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timeero<\/a> \u2014 best contractor time tracker for mobile teams<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timeero1.jpg\" alt=\"timeero\" class=\"wp-image-28260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timeero1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timeero1-650x300.jpg 650w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timeero1-1110x512.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timeero1-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/timeero1-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Timeero is a time tracking app for contractors and employees in construction or other field services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its in-depth location tracking features, it primarily caters to mobile teams that visit multiple locations in one day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-timeero-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Timeero work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating a Timeero account, the platform prompted me to invite other users from my team and add details for each job or customer, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job name,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hourly rate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job codes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"851\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/jobs-and-users-in-timeero.png\" alt=\"jobs and users in timeero\" class=\"wp-image-28254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/jobs-and-users-in-timeero.png 851w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/jobs-and-users-in-timeero-546x300.png 546w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/jobs-and-users-in-timeero-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/jobs-and-users-in-timeero-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jobs and users in Timeero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After that, I could assign crew members to tasks and choose whether to track mileage on each job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My first impression of Timeero was its clean, minimalist user interface. All functions were clearly marked, and the platform displayed tons of information without overwhelming me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I finished the initial setup and crew members installed the mobile app, they could easily clock into any job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-and-out-via-Timeero.png\" alt=\"Clocking in and out via Timeero\" class=\"wp-image-28250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-and-out-via-Timeero.png 746w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-and-out-via-Timeero-376x300.png 376w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clocking-in-and-out-via-Timeero-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clocking in and out via Timeero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As they tracked their hours, I could see their location in real time on my Timeero dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the platform\u2019s big selling point is its accurate mileage tracking. To avoid overpaying for employees who slack off or take the scenic route to jobs, you can track start and end times for every trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even track the speed at which team members drive in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/location-tracking-in-timeero.jpg\" alt=\"location tracking in timeero\" class=\"wp-image-28255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/location-tracking-in-timeero.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/location-tracking-in-timeero-613x300.jpg 613w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/location-tracking-in-timeero-1110x543.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/location-tracking-in-timeero-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/location-tracking-in-timeero-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Location tracking in Timeero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Timeero provides plenty of useful features for construction teams, my overall impression was somewhat tarnished by its <strong>expensive and complex pricing<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, there\u2019s no free account and most tracking features, such as the visual GPS history and automatic location mapping, are only available via an \u201coptional\u201d add-on that costs $5\/month per user. That seemed an awful lot to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, this add-on is only available to higher-paying subscribers \u2014 you can\u2019t add it to the basic account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This basic account is barely functional in practice because it doesn\u2019t let you add specific jobs and is limited to 10 users. You can only use it to track GPS, mileage, and time in general.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"timeero-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeero pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the top benefits of Timeero include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Integrations with Paylocity and similar payroll management platforms,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Ability to export GPS routes and share them with clients, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Clear interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"timeero-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeero cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main drawbacks of using Timeero as your time clock app are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c No free plan, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Confusing, expensive pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-timeero\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Timeero?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in August 2024, team members can <a href=\"https:\/\/help.timeero.com\/product-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start and end breaks<\/a> using the mobile app. The same update also allowed administrators and foremen to mark geofences visually on the map.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Timeero pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting price<\/td><td>$4.00\/month per user&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supported platforms<\/td><td>Android, Web, iOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try an intuitive time tracker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-i-think-clockify-is-the-best-time-clock-app-for-construction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I think Clockify is the best time clock app for construction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After extensively testing the most popular construction time clock apps, I concluded that Clockify is the optimal solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify offers all the features a construction company needs to accurately track time and expenses, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GPS tracking,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An easy-to-use clock-in kiosk,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for mobile devices,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expense tracking through detailed reports, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QuickBooks integration for payroll management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All these features are available at a budget-friendly price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike most construction time trackers, Clockify doesn\u2019t charge a flat monthly fee. 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