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Breaks, Expenses and Notes

The Timesheet iOS app helps you capture all aspects of your tasks with precision. This section covers how to log breaks, expenses, and notes — three essential tools for complete time tracking. Whether you need to account for pauses, document costs, or add important reminders, these features ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Key Benefits:

  • Accurate productivity insights (breaks)
  • Simplified reimbursement (expenses)
  • Contextual records (notes)

All data syncs seamlessly across your devices for easy access.

Break Tracking​

Accurately account for pauses in your workday.

Key Features​

  • Automatic tracking: Pause running timer for breaks
  • Manual entry: Add breaks after task completion
  • Detailed logging:
    • Start/end times
    • Optional description

Duration Calculations:​

TypeFormulaPurpose
Absolute DurationTotal time (including breaks)Client billing
Relative DurationTotal time - break timeProductivity analysis

Break Tracking Interface

Expense Management​

Track all work-related costs.

How to Add Expenses​

  1. During task timing (live)
  2. After task completion
  3. Via task details view

Expense Features​

  • Payment status: Paid/Unpaid
  • Receipt attachment: Photo or PDF
  • Project summaries: View all expenses
Pro Tip

Mark reimbursed expenses as "Paid" to track outstanding amounts.

Expense Tracking Interface

Task Notes​

Document important details.

Note Capabilities​

  • Timestamped entries
  • Rich text descriptions
  • File attachments (photos/documents)

Common Uses​

  • Work progress updates
  • Client feedback
  • Reference materials
  • Quality checks

Notes Interface

Best Practices​

  1. Log breaks immediately for accuracy
  2. Snap expense receipts as you go
  3. Use notes to capture important details
  4. Review all entries before submitting