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A Clock In App That Replaces Every Clocking In Machine

Replace clocking-in machines, paper sign-in sheets, and manual shift logs with a phone-based clock in app. Employees clock in from their iPhone or any browser, managers see who's in right now, and shifts flow automatically into time tracking for approval and payroll. No hardware, no fobs, no IT setup — just a simple app.

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“The app is simple to use, reliable, and makes managing holidays, absences, and staff records straightforward. The system has saved us a significant amount of administration time.”

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Clock In, Clock Out — It Really Is That Simple

Employees open the app and tap the big green button to clock in. They tap again to clock out at the end of their shift. That's it — their hours are logged, breaks are tracked, and their timesheet is ready for submission. No complicated setup, no codes to remember, no terminal queues.

  • Instant Clock In/Out — one tap to start, one tap to stop. The exact time is recorded on the server
  • Break Logging — employees can clock out for a break and clock back in. Breaks are tracked separately and deducted automatically
  • Optional GPS Verification — enable location checking to verify employees are at the right site when clocking in
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Managers See Every Clock In As It Happens

The manager dashboard shows who's currently clocked in, who clocked in late, and who hasn't arrived. No more calling the site to check if everyone's in — the clock in app gives managers real-time visibility from anywhere. At the end of the week, clock-in data becomes time tracking ready for approval.

  • Real-Time Attendance View — see who's currently clocked in across all locations. Identify latecomers and absences immediately
  • Late Arrival Flags — the system flags employees who clock in after their scheduled start time. Track lateness patterns over time
  • Attendance Analytics — reports on attendance rates, average start times, overtime, and total hours per employee or team
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Combine Clock In Data With Your Team Calendar

Clock-in records feed into the employer calendar alongside leave, holidays, and absences. Managers get a complete picture of who's working and who's off — useful for scheduling, payroll, and Working Time Regulations compliance.

Calendar View Absence Tracking Hours Summary Payroll Export
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Why Businesses Replace Clocking Machines With An App

  • Zero hardware cost

    Traditional clocking machines cost £200–£800 each. A clock in app costs nothing to install — just £3/employee/month

  • Accurate to the minute

    Server-side timestamps mean clock-in times are precise and tamper-proof. No rounding to nearest 15 minutes

  • Works across all sites

    Employees at different locations all clock in to the same system. One manager dashboard for all sites

Replace Your Clocking Machine For Less

No hardware to buy, no maintenance contracts. Just a simple monthly subscription.

£3/employee/month

Billed monthly, incl. VAT. Cancel anytime.

Clock in/out from any phone or browser
Optional GPS location verification
Real-time manager attendance view
Automatic timesheet generation from clock data
Break logging and overtime tracking
Leave and holiday management included
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A Clock-In App That Works for Every Type of Business

From building sites to care homes, TimeTally's clock-in app adapts to where your team works — no hardware required.

Restaurants & Cafés

Clock-in app for restaurants

Kitchen and front-of-house staff often don't have access to a desk or computer. TimeTally's mobile clock-in works on any phone — staff tap to start their shift, tap to end it, and managers see who's on in real time from the dashboard.

  • No hardware — works on any smartphone
  • Clock in from table or kitchen
  • Real-time attendance view for managers
Care Homes

Clock-in app for care homes

Accurate shift records are essential for CQC inspections and safe staffing evidence. TimeTally's care home clock-in captures exact start and finish times, maintains a full audit trail of who worked each shift and for how long.

  • Exact shift times recorded
  • Full audit trail for CQC
  • Complete shift attendance records
Retail

Clock-in app for retail

Retail staff often work variable hours across multiple shifts. TimeTally's retail clock-in lets staff check in on shared devices or their own phones, with manager alerts for late arrivals and automatic overtime calculation when shifts run long.

  • Shared device or personal phone
  • Late arrival alerts
  • Automatic overtime flagging
Construction

Clock-in app for construction sites

Site workers often start and finish at different times across multiple locations. TimeTally's construction clock-in works offline and syncs when signal is restored — ideal for rural sites. Managers see attendance across all active sites from one dashboard.

  • Retains data offline, syncs when signal returns
  • Multi-site attendance tracking
  • Accurate hours for contractor payroll
Remote Teams

Clock-in app for remote workers

Home-working teams need a simple, trusted way to log their hours without surveillance. TimeTally gives remote staff a one-tap clock-in from their phone or browser, with hours automatically tallied and submitted for manager approval each week.

  • Browser and mobile app
  • Weekly timesheet auto-filled
  • No screen monitoring — just hours logged
Cleaning Services

Clock-in app for cleaning companies

Cleaning staff work across multiple client sites with no fixed desk. TimeTally's mobile clock-in lets cleaners log their arrival and departure at each location, giving supervisors proof of attendance and accurate hours for invoicing and payroll.

  • Site-by-site attendance logging
  • Proof of attendance for clients
  • Accurate hours across multiple locations
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In short

What is a clock in app?

A clock in app replaces the machine on the wall: employees tap once on their own phone to start a shift and once to end it, the exact times are recorded on the server, breaks are logged, and the week assembles itself into a timesheet for a manager to approve. TimeTally's clock in app works on iPhone and in any browser, needs no hardware, fobs or IT setup, shows managers who is clocked in right now, and costs £3 per employee a month — with location-checked clocking available as a £1 extra for sites where people have to be on the premises.

Price
£3 per employee a month
Hardware
None — phone or browser
Records
Server time, breaks
Managers see
Who is in, right now
Optional
GPS check, £1 extra

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a clock in app?

A clock in app is a mobile or web-based system that lets employees start and stop tracking their working time from their phone or computer. Employees tap a button when they arrive at work and tap again when they leave. The app records the exact time, calculates hours worked, logs any breaks, and generates a timesheet automatically. TimeTally is a clock in app that also handles timesheet approvals, leave management, and payroll export.

Do employees need their own phone to use a clock in app?

Ideally yes — each employee uses their own phone to clock in, which also verifies who is doing the clocking in. However, TimeTally can also be used on a shared tablet or computer if employees don't have personal phones. Each employee logs in with their own credentials, so records remain accurate and individual.

Can a clock in app prevent buddy punching?

Yes. When employees clock in from their own phone, only they can initiate that clock-in — unlike physical fob systems where one person can swipe for another. With the optional GPS verification feature enabled, TimeTally also records the location at clock-in, providing an additional layer of verification that the employee was physically at the right site.

How does a clock in app create time tracking automatically?

Each time an employee clocks in and out, TimeTally records the start and end time. Over the course of a week, these clock-in/out records are assembled into a complete timesheet showing each day's hours, total weekly hours, and any overtime. The employee reviews and submits this auto-generated timesheet at the end of the week, and the manager approves it.

What happens if an employee forgets to clock out?

TimeTally will send the employee a notification if they appear to still be clocked in when their shift should have ended. Managers can also see who is still clocked in and flag unusual situations. If an employee genuinely forgot to clock out, their manager can manually adjust the clock-out time with a note in the audit trail explaining the correction.

Does the clock in app work for employees in multiple locations?

Yes. Because TimeTally is cloud-based, employees at different sites all clock into the same system. Managers can see the whole team's attendance regardless of location. GPS verification lets you confirm each employee is at the correct site when they clock in, which is particularly useful for care workers, cleaning staff, or other mobile workers.

Is a mobile clock in app compliant with UK employment law?

Yes. Mobile clock-in apps create more robust employment records than paper sign-in sheets or manual time tracking. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, employers must keep adequate records of working time. Timestamped clock-in records with a full audit trail are ideal for this purpose. TimeTally also tracks hours against the 48-hour weekly average so you can demonstrate compliance with the working time opt-out rules.

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