Timesheet app · iPhone, Android and web

The Timesheet App Built For How UK Teams Actually Work

A timesheet app for iPhone and Android, plus full web access for desktop. Employees clock in, log hours, and submit timesheets in seconds. Managers approve from their phone and send the approved hours to payroll. No training required. Trusted by UK businesses for accurate time tracking.

Used by hundreds of UK businesses
  • Free iPhone & Android apps
  • 14-day free trial, no card
  • £3 per employee a month

Staff· fill in the week

The staff timesheet app on a phone: clocked in, this week's hours day by day and a Submit Week button

Manager· approve it

Timesheet app on mobile - a manager's weekly view with each employee's hours, approve and reject buttons and Approve All

How a timesheet week works

One week, from their phone to your payroll

Staff record hours as they work, or type them in. You approve the week from your phone. The approved hours go to payroll without anyone typing them again.

  1. During the shiftStaff, on their phone

    Clock In With One Tap — Timesheet Done

    The TimeTally timesheet app makes time logging effortless. Employees open the app, tap clock in, and their shift begins. At the end of the shift, they tap clock out. The timesheet is populated automatically — no manual entry, no forgetting hours at the end of the week. Pair with GPS mobile clock-in to verify location when employees start work.

    • One-Tap Clock In/OutStart and stop tracking time with a single tap. Hours captured instantly, no manual entry required
    • Hours Recorded as WorkedClocking in and out builds the timesheet as the week goes, so there is less to remember on Friday and managers can see who still has to submit
    • Tamper-Proof RecordsEach clock-in and clock-out is saved with the time it happened. Switch on strict clocking and staff can't change those times afterwards, keeping records accurate
  2. By FridayStaff check and submit

    The Timesheet Form Your Team Fills In

    Whether employees clock in automatically or enter hours manually, the timesheet form is the same — start time, end time, breaks, and overtime calculated instantly. Every entry is ready for manager approval the moment it's submitted.

    • Start & End Time
    • Break Deductions
    • Overtime Auto-Calc
    • One-Click Submit
    • Same hours as yesterday?“Copy above” fills a day from the one before, and a split shift is one more line on the same day.
    TimeTally timesheet entry form showing hours, breaks, and overtime fields
  3. Monday morningYou, on your phone or desk

    Full Desktop Timesheet View For Managers

    While employees use the mobile app to clock in and submit timesheets, managers get a full desktop view to review, approve, and report on hours. See every employee's week side by side, step back through the past year, and approve them all at once. The approval workflow keeps everything moving without bottlenecks.

    • An email as each one comes inYou're emailed when a timesheet is submitted, and the list shows who hasn't submitted yet.
    • Overtime already split outOpen a week and the regular hours, the overtime at each rate and the pay are worked out. Pay shows only to people allowed to see it.
    • Approve, or send it backStaff get an email either way. A sheet sent back can be fixed and submitted again.
    • Team Overview
    • Bulk Approve
    • Hours Reports
    • Payroll Export
    TimeTally employee timesheet app desktop view: an approved week with 40 hours regular, 7 hours overtime at 1.5× and 2×, and the pay for each day
  4. PaydayYou, on the web dashboard

    Approved hours go to payroll, checked first

    Pick what to send (hours, leave or both), where it's going, and which weeks and people. Then check every figure before anything is sent: a journal to Xero or QuickBooks, or a CSV file laid out the way your payroll needs it. See all payroll integrations.

    • Xero and QuickBooks journalsConnect once, then send the approved pay and hours as a journal.
    • CSV for any other payrollChoose the layout and the columns, then download the file.
    • Approved and exported are two thingsEach timesheet shows whether it has gone to payroll yet, so you can see what is still to send.
    The payroll export's review step: each employee's hours and pay, the total, and a Download CSV button

Loved by UK small businesses

Real reviews from TimeTally customers

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.
Jordan IngoeCLI Manchester
Setup was dead simple and the team just got on with it. Got everyone up and running in an afternoon with no help needed. Does everything we need for timesheets and holidays without the faff.
S.M.
Has completely changed how I handle timesheets. Used to dread it every week — now it takes me minutes. Really easy to get around and my staff picked it up straight away.
J.T.
Started using it just for rotas but quickly realised it does loads more. The timesheets and leave management are great, and it even handles TOIL and overtime which I wasn't expecting. Use it for everything now.
R.K.

Your rules, not ours

Set the week up the way your payroll runs

Each of these is a setting, so the timesheet fits your business. Most stay off until you switch them on.

  • How long a timesheet runs

    Match the timesheet to your pay run, so nobody adds weeks together by hand.

    • Weekly
    • 2 weeks
    • 3 weeks
    • 4 weeks
    • Monthly
  • Overtime after the hours you set

    Counted by the day, the week or the month, at 1.5× or your own rates, in tiers if you need them. See overtime tracking.

    Your rules
  • Time off in lieu instead of pay

    Bank overtime as time off rather than paying it. TOIL is kept apart from holiday.

    Off by default
  • Late timesheet reminders

    Emails on the period's last working day or a few days after it ends: to everyone, only to people who haven't submitted, or a summary for managers.

    Off until you pick
  • Approve timesheets automatically

    A timesheet is approved the moment it is submitted, for teams that don't need a second pair of eyes.

    Off by default
  • Project managers approve their days

    A project's manager approves only the days worked on their project. Every other day goes to the person's usual manager.

    Off by default
  • Strict clocking

    Start and end times come only from clocking in and out, so staff can't type or change them. See tamper-proof timesheets.

    Off by default

See TimeTally in action

See the timesheet app in action

Build next week's rota, staff clock in against the shifts you assigned, and approved leave feeds straight back into the plan. One system, no re-keying between them.

Leave Requests Built Into The Timesheet App

The TimeTally timesheet app isn't just for hours — it handles leave management too. Employees request holiday, sick leave, and time off directly in the app. Managers see all pending requests alongside timesheet approvals in one place. No separate system, no email threads — everything in the same app your team already uses daily.

  • In-App Leave RequestsRequest annual leave, sick days, and TOIL from the same app used for time tracking
  • Email AlertsManagers get an email when a leave request comes in, then approve or decline it in the app in one tap
  • Balance TrackingEmployees see their remaining holiday balance in the app. No need to ask HR — the answer is always in their pocket
Leave request and approval widgets in timesheet app: picking days off on a calendar and choosing the type of leave

Every time tracking scenario, handled

Tap any feature for the detail.

  • Overtime that works itself out.

    Two triggers: threshold overtime kicks in once an employee exceeds a set number of hours per day or week. Time-of-day overtime pays a premium for hours worked in a specific window (e.g. after 6pm or before 6am), regardless of total hours. Two pay methods: a rate multiplier (e.g. 1.5×) or a fixed hourly rate for overtime hours. Stack multiple rules, build tiers, and configure each employee independently.

  • Know exactly where the hours went.

    Entirely optional — only enable it if you need it. When on, employees split their hours across projects when submitting (e.g. 3h on Client A, 4h on internal work). You can set project pay for the worker: an hourly rate on top of or instead of their usual rate, or a flat fee per entry (useful for callouts or site visits). Managers get a clear breakdown of where time is actually going.

  • Offer time off instead of overtime pay.

    An optional alternative to paying overtime — enable it only if you want to offer time off in lieu instead of (or alongside) extra pay. Set a TOIL conversion rate (e.g. 1h overtime = 1.5h leave) and overtime hours automatically accrue as a TOIL balance — no manual tracking. TOIL is kept separate from annual leave so it never eats into holiday entitlement. Employees book it the same way they book any other leave.

  • Approve a whole week from your phone.

    Managers approve or reject timesheets from any device — phone, tablet, or desktop. Rejections can include a written reason so employees know exactly what needs fixing and can resubmit. Managers can see who has not submitted for the period, and are emailed as each timesheet comes in. Pay totals are calculated automatically from approved hours — no manual maths at payroll time.

  • Clock in, or fill in a form.

    Two submission modes — employees use whichever fits their workflow. Clock-in mode starts a live timer the moment they begin their shift. The timer runs in the background even if the app is closed, so no hours are lost. Form mode lets them enter start time, end time, and breaks at the end of the day or week. Both work on mobile and desktop.

  • Every hour costed at the right rate.

    Set each employee's own hourly rate and pay totals are calculated automatically from their approved hours. Scope managers to their department so they only ever see their own team's data. Want to keep salaries private? Hide pay rates and totals from managers entirely — they see hours, but never figures. Full control over who sees what.

  • Straight into Xero or QuickBooks.

    Send approved timesheets to payroll in a few taps. Export to CSV, Xero, or QuickBooks — filter by date range, employee, or department, and choose exactly which columns to include. You can combine timesheet and leave data in a single export so your payroll software gets everything it needs in one file.

Everything A UK Timesheet App Should Do

Built specifically for UK businesses, with HMRC-compliant records and UK statutory leave calculations

iPhone & Android Apps

Free on the App Store and Google Play, and signed in with the same account as the web app.

Clock In/Out Tracking

One-tap clock in starts the timer. One tap to clock out ends it. Timesheet populated automatically from clock data.

Fewer Late Timesheets

Hours are recorded as staff clock in and out, and managers see who has not submitted. Stop late timesheets without guesswork.

HMRC-Compliant Records

Timestamped records of every clock-in, submission, and approval. Meets Working Time Regulations record-keeping requirements.

Leave Management Built In

Holiday requests, sick leave, and TOIL managed in the same app. UK statutory entitlement calculated automatically.

Payroll Export

Export approved timesheet data to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV from the web dashboard: pick what to send, check it, then export.

On every phone your team has

A Timesheet App That Works For Everyone

Whether your team is on-site, remote, or spread across multiple locations, the TimeTally timesheet app keeps everyone's hours in one place

  • iPhone & Android AppsFree on the App Store and Google Play. Clock in, submit timesheets and book leave from the same account as the web app.
  • Full Web AccessPrefer a browser? Access the full timesheet app from any web browser on desktop, tablet or phone.
  • Free to DownloadThe app is free. Pricing is based on employees using the system — just £3 per employee per month.

One Affordable Timesheet App Price

No tiered plans: every feature is in one price, except GPS clock-in at £1 extra.

£3/employee/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

  • iPhone and Android timesheet apps
  • Full web access on desktop and mobile
  • Clock in/out time tracking
  • Automatic timesheet generation
  • Leave and holiday management
  • Payroll export to Xero, QuickBooks or CSV
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The law, in plain words

Timesheet apps: compliance, privacy, and enforcement

Modern timesheet apps offer GPS tracking, automatic calculations, and digital approval workflows. But UK employers must navigate privacy laws, National Minimum Wage compliance, and the evidential weight of timesheet records in disputes.

GPS tracking and UK privacy law compliance

Timesheet apps with GPS tracking must comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Employers must have a lawful basis (usually legitimate interests or contractual necessity), inform workers about tracking in privacy notices, and limit tracking to work hours only. Covert GPS tracking without worker knowledge is almost always unlawful. The ICO has issued substantial fines for excessive location monitoring. Mobile clock-in apps should enable GPS verification only when the employee actively clocks in, not continuous background tracking.

Timesheets as evidence in employment tribunals

Timesheets carry significant evidential weight in tribunal claims involving working time, overtime pay, unlawful deduction from wages, and whistleblowing. Digital timesheets with timestamps and approval records are stronger evidence than paper sheets. However, tribunals recognise that employees may feel pressured to understate hours. Where timesheet records conflict with other evidence (emails sent late at night, building access logs), tribunals will investigate. Consistent, contemporaneous timesheet records are your best defence but not infallible proof.

Falsifying timesheets — gross misconduct territory

Deliberately falsifying timesheets (overstating hours to inflate pay or understating to avoid scrutiny) can constitute gross misconduct justifying summary dismissal. However, employers must prove dishonesty, not mere error. Minor discrepancies or rounding differences rarely justify dismissal. Before dismissing for timesheet fraud, conduct a thorough investigation, consider the employee's explanation, and review precedents for similar cases. Tribunal cases scrutinise whether the employer's timesheet system was clear and whether the employee understood the rules.

Refusing overtime — employees' legal position

Unless the employment contract requires it, employees can generally refuse to work overtime. Employers cannot force overtime except where expressly stated in the contract or reasonably implied from the role. Disciplining employees for refusing non-contractual overtime may constitute unfair treatment. However, repeated refusal to work any additional hours may affect performance assessments if flexibility is a reasonable expectation. Timesheet apps should track overtime requests and acceptances to evidence whether overtime was voluntary or required.

Averaging hours for National Minimum Wage

NMW compliance is assessed by averaging pay and hours over the relevant pay reference period (usually a month). Timesheet apps must track total hours including training, travel time, and on-call time that counts as working time. Unpaid breaks must be excluded. If averaged pay falls below NMW even marginally, HMRC can issue a notice of underpayment plus penalties. Timesheet compliance for NMW requires precise hour tracking, not estimates.

Break time compliance tracking

Workers are entitled to a 20-minute break if working more than six hours, and this must be an uninterrupted break away from the workstation. Timesheet apps that track breaks help demonstrate compliance, but employers must ensure breaks are genuinely taken. “Working through lunch” then recording a break on the timesheet creates false records. Sectors like healthcare and hospitality where breaks are frequently interrupted need careful monitoring. For detailed rules, see UK rest break regulations.

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In short

What is the TimeTally timesheet app?

The TimeTally timesheet app is an iPhone and Android app, with full web access alongside it, where employees clock in or log their hours and submit the week, and managers review and approve from their own phone. Hours, breaks and overtime are calculated as they are entered, the approved week is checked and exported to Xero, QuickBooks or CSV, and the same account covers rota, leave and clocking in. £3 per employee a month.

Price
£3 per employee a month
Runs on
iPhone, Android and web
Employees
Clock in, log hours, submit
Managers
Approve from their phone
Export
Xero, QuickBooks, CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TimeTally available as an iPhone app?

Yes. TimeTally has a free iPhone app on the App Store, and a free Android app on Google Play. Search for 'TimeTally' in either store, or use the store links at the foot of this page. The app supports clock in/out, timesheet submission and leave requests, and staff are told when a timesheet or leave request is approved or rejected. Managers can also approve timesheets from the app.

Does the timesheet app work on Android?

Yes. The TimeTally app is free on Google Play, with the same features as the iPhone app: clock in and out, timesheet submission and leave requests. Staff use the same login on Android, iPhone and the web, and the web app also works in any Android phone browser.

Can employees use the timesheet app without training?

Yes. The app is designed to be used without any training. Employees sign up via an invitation email, download the app, and they're ready to clock in. The interface has two primary actions for most employees: clock in and clock out. Everything else — building the timesheet from those clock-ins — happens automatically.

Can managers approve timesheets from the mobile app?

Yes. Managers can view pending timesheets, review individual entries, and approve or reject from the iPhone or Android app. They also get an email when an employee submits a timesheet, so they know there is one waiting. For bulk approvals, the web dashboard is recommended for speed.

Does the timesheet app work offline?

TimeTally requires an internet connection to sync timesheet data. However, the mobile app keeps clock-ins and clock-outs made while the connection is temporarily lost and syncs them when the connection is restored (unless location checks are switched on, which need a signal). For teams working in areas with poor signal, we recommend manual entry on the web app when back in range.

How does the timesheet app handle different shift patterns?

TimeTally works for any shift pattern — fixed hours, variable hours, night shifts, split shifts, and zero-hours contracts. Employees clock in and out regardless of when their shift starts. The system records the actual hours worked, calculates any overtime, and presents it for manager approval. For complex shift patterns, managers can also manually add or adjust entries.

What UK-specific features does the timesheet app have?

TimeTally is built specifically for UK businesses. It calculates UK statutory holiday entitlement (5.6 weeks / 28 days for full-time employees), handles pro-rata entitlement for part-time workers, includes UK bank holidays, and creates records that meet Working Time Regulations 1998 requirements. Payroll export is designed around UK payroll systems including Xero and QuickBooks.

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