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Features

Timesheet is a comprehensive time tracking solution packed with features designed to make tracking work hours effortless, accurate, and insightful. Whether you're a freelancer, team manager, or individual tracking personal productivity, Timesheet provides all the tools you need.

Time Tracking & Timer​

One-Tap Time Tracking

  • Simple timer interface with START/STOP/PAUSE controls
  • Background timer runs even when screen is locked
  • Persistent notification shows elapsed time and quick actions
  • Resume timer after device restart

Multiple Task Types

  • Standard Tasks - Regular time tracking for hourly work
  • Mileage Tracking - Record odometer readings and distance traveled
  • Call Logging - Track phone call duration and contacts

Flexible Time Entry

  • Real-time timer for active work
  • Manual task creation for past work entries
  • Adjust start/end times after the fact
  • Set default task duration for quick entries

Duration Tracking

  • Total Duration (abs. Duration) - Complete time including breaks
  • Relative Duration (rel. Duration) - Actual work time excluding breaks
  • Choose seconds, minutes, or decimal hour display formats
  • Automatic rounding options (5, 10, 15, 30, 60 minutes)

Project Management​

Unlimited Projects

  • Create as many projects as needed for clients, employers, or activities
  • Organize work by client, department, or any classification
  • Archive completed projects to reduce clutter
  • Search and filter projects quickly

Project Configuration

  • Set custom hourly rates per project
  • Assign projects to teams (Pro feature)
  • Add project descriptions and details
  • Mark projects as active or archived
  • Track project-specific statistics

Project Member Management (Pro)

  • Assign specific team members to projects
  • Control who can see and track time on each project
  • Team Managers can access all team projects
  • Granular permission control for project visibility

Salary Visibility Controls (Pro)

  • Visible for all - Everyone sees earnings
  • Visible for Owner and managers - Restricted access
  • Disabled - Hide salary information completely

Task Organization & Management​

Task Details

  • Description field for work performed
  • Start and end time stamps
  • Project assignment
  • Task type selection (Task/Mileage/Call)
  • Location information (informational)
  • Billable/Billed/Paid status flags

Tags & Categorization

  • Create unlimited tags for cross-project organization
  • Apply multiple tags per task
  • Filter and analyze by tags
  • Track time by activity type regardless of project

Custom Rates

  • Multiple rate options beyond base project rate
  • Factor - Multiplier for overtime/premium rates
  • Extra/h - Fixed amount added per hour
  • Formula: Earnings = Hours × (Project Rate × Factor + Extra/h)

Breaks & Interruptions

  • Manual break tracking with PAUSE/RESUME buttons
  • Automatic break insertion at regular intervals
  • Break duration rounding options
  • Separate break time from work time in reports

Expenses & Notes

  • Expense logging with amounts and descriptions
  • Attach notes to tasks for context
  • Track paid/unpaid expense status
  • Photos and attachments support

Bulk Operations

  • Select multiple tasks at once
  • Move tasks between projects
  • Delete multiple tasks
  • Mark multiple as billed/paid
  • Batch export selections

Intelligent Automation​

Geofence Automation

  • Location-based triggers start/stop timer automatically
  • Set radius from 50m to 1000m
  • Multiple geofences per project
  • Works in background with "Allow all the time" location permission
  • Enter location = Start timer, Exit location = Stop timer
  • Available in all plans (Basic, Plus, Pro)

Wi-Fi (WLAN) Automation

  • Trigger timer based on Wi-Fi network connection
  • Perfect for office environments
  • Connect to network = Start timer
  • Disconnect from network = Stop timer
  • Works with saved Wi-Fi networks
  • Available in all plans (Basic, Plus, Pro)

NFC Tag Support

  • Tap phone to NFC tags for instant timer control
  • Write automation settings to reusable tags
  • Perfect for physical job sites or workstations
  • Immediate response, no GPS required
  • Multiple tags for different projects/locations
  • Available in all plans (Basic, Plus, Pro)

Automation Management

  • Master toggle to enable/disable all automations
  • Edit automation settings without recreating
  • Test automations before activating
  • View automation trigger history
  • Priority system when multiple automations overlap

Team Collaboration (Pro)​

Team Creation & Management

  • Create teams for project collaboration
  • Invite team members via email
  • Assign Team Manager permissions
  • View team member list and roles
  • Remove team members when needed

Project Sharing

  • Share specific projects with team members
  • Only assigned members can see projects
  • Team Managers see all team projects automatically
  • Personal projects remain private

Team Permissions

  • Team Owner - Full control over team settings
  • Team Manager - Access all projects, manage members
  • Team Member - Access only assigned projects
  • Project-level salary visibility controls

Collaborative Features

  • Team members track time on shared projects
  • View team statistics and productivity
  • Consistent project rates across team
  • Share automation settings with team

Statistics & Analytics​

Visual Insights

  • Progress charts showing work patterns over time
  • Daily working hours averages by day of week
  • Project distribution pie/donut charts
  • Tag-based time allocation analysis
  • Cumulative hours trend lines

Time Analysis

  • Total time vs. relative duration breakdowns
  • Break time analysis and patterns
  • Billable vs. non-billable hours
  • Project-by-project time investment
  • Day-by-day productivity comparison

Financial Insights

  • Total earnings across all projects
  • Relative salary (work time only)
  • Earnings by project breakdown
  • Track toward revenue goals
  • Custom rate impact analysis

Export Charts

  • Export any chart as high-resolution PNG image
  • Share charts via email or cloud storage
  • Include in client reports or presentations
  • Professional visualization for stakeholders

Filtering & Customization

  • Filter statistics by date range
  • Filter by projects, tags, status
  • Custom time periods (day, week, month, year)
  • Compare different time periods
  • Focus analysis on specific work types

Export & Reporting​

Export Formats

  • Excel (XLSX) - Modern Excel format (recommended)
  • Excel (XLS) - Legacy format for older systems
  • CSV - Maximum compatibility for imports

Customizable Fields

  • Choose which columns to include in exports
  • Task details (date, times, duration, description)
  • Financial data (salary, billable, billed, paid)
  • Location, tags, and custom fields
  • Breaks, expenses, and notes
  • Enable/disable fields individually

Export Options

  • Filter by date range, project, or status
  • Export single project or multiple
  • Include/exclude breaks as subtasks
  • Custom CSV separator for regional Excel compatibility
  • Configurable export folder location
  • Custom filename conventions

Use Cases

  • Monthly client invoices
  • Quarterly financial reports
  • Annual tax documentation
  • Project post-mortems
  • Team productivity analysis
  • Billable hours verification

Cross-Platform & Synchronization​

Platform Availability

  • Android app - Native Kotlin app with Jetpack Compose UI (All plans)
  • iOS app - Native Swift application (All plans)
  • Web application - Full-featured browser access at my.timesheet.io (Pro only)
  • Wear OS - Companion app for Android smartwatches (All plans)

Cloud Synchronization (Plus/Pro)

  • Real-time sync across all mobile devices (Plus and Pro)
  • Changes appear instantly everywhere
  • Automatic conflict resolution
  • Multi-device mobile support
  • Consistent experience across platforms

Web App Access (Pro)

  • Desktop browser access at my.timesheet.io
  • Full feature parity with mobile apps
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
  • Large screen optimized interface
  • Start timer on phone, manage on computer

Offline Functionality (All plans)

  • Full app functionality without internet
  • Data stored locally on device
  • Sync when connection restored (Plus/Pro)
  • No data loss during offline periods
  • Queue changes for sync (Plus/Pro)

Responsive Design

  • Optimized interfaces for phones, tablets
  • Desktop web app (Pro only)
  • Adaptive layouts for different screen sizes
  • Touch-friendly mobile interface
  • Consistent feature set across platforms

Data Management & Security​

Automatic Backups (All Plans)

  • Basic plan - Automatic local backups on device
  • Plus/Pro plans - Automatic cloud backups plus local backups
  • Never lose your time tracking data
  • Restore data after app reinstall
  • GDPR-compliant secure storage (cloud)

Local Storage (All Plans)

  • All data stored on your device
  • Complete data ownership and privacy
  • XML backup and restore functionality
  • Manual backup creation available
  • Transfer data between devices via XML export

Cloud Backup (Plus/Pro)

  • Automatic continuous cloud backups
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Never lose data from device loss/damage
  • Restore data on new devices instantly
  • Multi-device sync support

Data Security

  • Firebase authentication with JWT tokens
  • SSL/TLS encrypted connections
  • Secure cloud storage (Plus/Pro)
  • No third-party data sharing
  • Regular security updates

Data Export & Portability (All Plans)

  • Export all data anytime (Excel, CSV, XML)
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Own your data completely
  • Transfer to other systems if needed
  • Backup before account deletion

Privacy Controls (All Plans)

  • Use app without account (Basic plan option)
  • Location tracking is opt-in
  • Control what data is synced (Plus/Pro)
  • Delete account and all data anytime
  • Transparent privacy policy

Integrations & Extensions​

QuickBooks Integration (Pro)

  • Sync time entries to QuickBooks
  • Export for invoicing and accounting
  • Automatic or manual sync options
  • Match projects to QuickBooks clients
  • Streamlined billing workflow

Google Calendar Synchronization (Pro)

  • Sync tasks to Google Calendar
  • View time entries in calendar format
  • Two-way synchronization options
  • Calendar-based time blocking
  • Schedule integration

Zapier Automation (Pro)

  • Connect to 5000+ apps via Zapier
  • Automate workflows with other tools
  • Trigger actions based on time entries
  • Create tasks from other systems
  • Custom automation workflows

API Access (Pro)

  • REST API for custom integrations
  • Build custom tools and dashboards
  • Integrate with proprietary systems
  • Automation scripting
  • Developer documentation available

OAuth 2.0 Support

  • Secure third-party authentication
  • Standard authorization flows
  • No password sharing required
  • Revocable access tokens
  • Industry-standard security

Mobile-Specific Features​

Widget Support

  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Start/stop timer without opening app
  • View current task information
  • Multiple widget sizes available
  • Customizable widget appearance

Notifications

  • Persistent notification shows running timer
  • Quick action buttons in notification shade
  • Timer duration visible at a glance
  • Pause/resume from notification
  • Customizable notification settings

Battery Optimization

  • Efficient background operation
  • Minimal battery impact when tracking
  • Smart sync to preserve battery
  • Configurable sync frequency
  • Battery-friendly location tracking

Location Services

  • GPS location capture for tasks (optional)
  • Geofence monitoring for automation
  • Background location support
  • Precise and approximate location modes
  • Battery-efficient location updates

Device Permissions

  • Location (for geofence automation)
  • Notifications (for timer alerts)
  • Storage (for exports and backups)
  • Call logs (for automatic call tracking - optional)
  • NFC (for tag automation - optional)

Customization & Settings​

Display Preferences

  • Theme selection (Light/Dark/System)
  • 40+ language options
  • Date format customization
  • Time format (12-hour or 24-hour)
  • Duration format (hh:mm:ss, hh:mm, or decimal)

Regional Settings

  • Currency symbol selection
  • Distance units (miles or kilometers)
  • First day of week (Monday or Sunday)
  • CSV separator for regional Excel compatibility
  • Localized number formatting

Timer Behavior

  • Rounding options (5, 10, 15, 30, 60 minutes, or exact)
  • Rounding type (up, down, or nearest)
  • Default task duration
  • Edit view after stopping timer
  • Text-to-speech timer announcements

Break Configuration

  • Automatic break insertion
  • Break frequency settings
  • Default break duration
  • Break rounding options
  • Edit view after stopping break

Appearance & Workflow

  • Autofill last-used project
  • Show/hide relative duration
  • Autocomplete task descriptions
  • Autocomplete source (all projects or current only)
  • Export folder location
  • Filename conventions

Professional Features​

Invoicing (Pro)

  • Generate professional PDF invoices
  • Customizable invoice templates
  • Include project details and rates
  • Add company branding and information
  • Email invoices directly to clients

Advanced Analytics (Pro)

  • Detailed project profitability analysis
  • Team productivity metrics
  • Historical trend analysis
  • Custom reporting periods
  • Export analytics data

Call Tracking

  • Automatic call task creation
  • Track incoming and outgoing calls
  • Call duration and contact information
  • Requires phone permission
  • Useful for billable consultations

Mileage Tracking

  • Record odometer readings
  • Calculate distance traveled
  • Track mileage for tax deductions
  • Multiple mileage entries per day
  • Export mileage reports

Getting Started​

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