11 Best Construction Time Clock Apps
See the best software for field tracking and employee scheduling. Some include mobile time clock apps, and others are web based, allowing employees to access the program through any modern web browser.
See the best software for field tracking and employee scheduling. Some include mobile time clock apps, and others are web based, allowing employees to access the program through any modern web browser.
CrewTracks was founded in 2014. Their construction time clock has grown into a feature-rich app, which manages more than just time.
Users have mentioned that the software is feature-rich. The company listens to users when they have problems, and because of this, they've been able to add features that other companies haven't. After comparing many options, users with specific needs end up choosing CrewTracks. It is highly customizable, so you can tailor it to your company.
Prices aren't available online. Contact CrewTracks for a custom quote.
URL - www.CrewTracks.com
ezClocker was founded in 2013. It emphasizes ease of use, and is backed by friendly and responsive tech support.
Users found the software very easy to use. The interface is simple, making clocking in from the field a breeze.
A Basic account (up to 15 employees) is $10/month, a Standard Account (up to 30 employees) is $25/month, and a Premium Account (up to 100 employees) is $50/month
URL - www.ezClocker.com
About Time has been helping construction companies manage field data since 2003. Their time tracker software has been voted as one of the Most Innovative Products 5 times by World of Concrete. They have been recognized as one of the top 50 most influential products 2 times by ConstrucTech. About Time software has integrations with over 100 accounting programs, including A-Systems JobView construction accounting software.
Users have frequently commented on the great tech support staff. Whenever they've had questions or issues, they've gotten a quick and helpful response. The customer support is very knowledgable about the product, allowing them to efficiently solve your problems. One user mentioned requesting a feature, and later seeing it implemented into the software.
A couple users have mentioned wanting to see more updates.
Prices vary based on the unique needs of your company.
URL - AboutTimeTech.com
BusyBusy was founded in 2011 by Isaac Barlow. As a contractor, he wanted to automate more of his business so he could better track profitability. He started BusyBusy to do just that.
Many users mentioned the software being very easy to use. This is critical, as each employee in the field is required to use the software. Fortunately, the app is easy to learn with minimal help.
Responsive tech support was another key point that users appreciated. They can use online chat for help, and if the issue requires more attention, it's never more than 24 hours to receive a response. The company has also been very responsive to user suggestions, implementing features as concerns or suggestions arise.
Reporting was a common concern that users mentioned. The default reports can be either too detailed, or not detailed enough. They would like to see a way to export the data to Excel and make their own custom reports.
Another concern was that the GPS always needs to be on. GPS is a feature that tends to drain batteries very quickly, and without an offline mode, this can be kind of a burden on battery life.
There is a free package, which has basic features, but lacks some of the more advance requirements of larger companies. They offer a Pro version for $10/month/users, which includes the full set of features for companies with up to 200 employees. For over 200 employees, custom pricing is arranged for the Enterprise package.
URL - BusyBusy.com
TSheets is a time tracking app made by Intuit for Quickbooks.
Quickbooks users like that it syncs well with their accounting. Customer support was also noted to be a good experience.
Users have noted the reports being a little confusing to use—especially when you need a specific format.
Prices range from $0 for a single, self-employed person, to $4/user/month plus an $80/month fee, for a large business with more than 100 users.
URL - www.tsheets.com
ClockShark was founded in 2014 by Cliff Mitchell. After becoming frustrated with inaccurate time cards, he started ClockShark as a way to make payroll more accurate and timely.
Many users have mentioned that they love the GPS features. The like being able to see employee locations on a dashboard. Also, when an employee reaches a preset "geofence," they are automatically reminded to clock in or out. This is especially helpful when employees are moving from one job site to another.
Each time a user clocks in or out, the administrator receives an email. With 30+ employees, this can quickly add up to hundreds of emails. In addition, when an employee is late or forgets to clock in, more emails and notifications are sent.
Some users have reported issues with the mobile app, like trouble clocking in/out–especially on older phones. This has only been an occasional problem.
Prices range from $3/month/person to $8/month/person
URL - www.ClockShark.com
MSCTime was founded in 2012, and is based in Canada. Its founder was previously involved with payroll and billing for a construction company. This led to the development of a time tracking system built for construction contractors, by someone who knows all the ins and outs of the industry.
MSCTime's founder noted that because many of the product's users don't have a lot of experience using computers, it had to be "dead simple" to use. It sounds like they've hit their mark, as many users have remarked about the software's ease of use. The interface is very intuitive. The setup was also quick, and the company is helpful during that process.
One user noted that customizing reports lacked flexibility. MSCTime is very responsive to user feedback, and may have since addressed the issue.
Prices range from Free (for 1 user) to $5/month/person (for 16+ users)
URL - MSCTime.com
ExakTime was founded around 2000 by a contractor. His business was losing money because of bad time sheet data, and ExakTime was built to address that issue. ExakTime is an Arcoro company. Arcoro specializes in "human capital management."
Users like the accountability it brings to workers. Because the software records the location of the employee when they clock in or out, managers can see if employees are actually on the job site, or if they're still home brushing their teeth. This cuts down on time theft. It also allows some flexibility for workers who are picking up equipment away from the job site who do need to be paid.
Although the GPS tracking helps greatly with worker accountability, it can be easily bypassed by switching off GPS.
Several users have mentioned having to wait for tech support, which can be frustrating after encountering an issue during payroll time.
Pricing is not listed publicly.
URL - www.ExakTime.com
mJobTime has been making field management software for construction companies since 1994. It is headquartered in Beaumont, TX. The company strives to make its software as easy to use as possible. The offer both cloud and on-premise solutions. Their sales staff is trained to help you identify what you need, rather than push products that may not be a fit.
Getting timely and accurate data from the field is a big plus. One company reported that their time to process payroll has been cut in half.
One issue with the web application (as opposed to a native mobile app) is that when an employee does not have cell service, there isn't an option to work offline. Working offline allows a worker to still punch-in and out without an internet connection. After the device moves back into coverage range, the data is automatically synced, and data can then be transferred back to the office.
Prices are based on a number of factors, like what type of license you need, what modules you use, and how many users you have. As such, you'll need to contact them for a quote.
URL - mJobTime.com
Rhumbix was founded by two US Navy veterans, Zach Scheel and Drew DeWalt. The company was first funded in 2017, and is based in SF, California.
The software is user-friendly, and it's easy to make edits to hours when necessary. It's easy to track productivity because the information is sent right to the office, without having to wait for paperwork to come in at the end of the day. It's faster and easier to process payroll, which makes everyone happy.
Several users have reported a variety of bugs, but they have also noted that there are frequent updates to address these issues. Some users struggle with the frequency of updates, as it requires them to constantly re-adjust how they use the program. A common complaint was a lack of features, possibly owing to the fact that the company is relatively young.
Prices are not available.
URL - www.Rhumbix.com
WorkMax was developed by the makers of AboutTime. Its aim is to provide one single platform, making it easier to use the program across all devices. Their cloud based solution easily scales for any size business.
Users have reported that it's great to know what workers have been working on, and where they are located throughout the day. This makes it easier to move crews around, based on who is closest to a job.
It sounds like the program is in the somewhat early stages, as users have reported occasional freezing / glitches. Updates are coming frequently to address the issues, which requires re-adjusting to using the software. The support team has been responsive.
Pricing plans vary. Contact the company for a custom quote.
URL - WorkMax.com
Using mobile apps to track employee hours not only increases convenience for the employees, but it allows data to be sent from job sites back to the office in real time.
Many companies have chosen to use mobile employee tracking to streamline their accounting. It increases the accuracy of time tracking because it records actual hours spent on the job, rather than relying on the rounded estimates that tend to show up when using paper timesheets.
It's interesting (though useless) to know that many timeclock app companies have made new compound words to form their product names. With the exception of Rhumbix, every product name from the list above consists of multiple words mashed together into one.
Biometric recognition usually comes in the form of a thumbprint scanner, which many mobile devices are capable of using. Using a quick thumbprint scan is far easier than logging in and out of an account. It makes clocking in and out of work a snap.