The Free Shift Tracker App for iPhone
Looking for a simple shift tracker on your iPhone? Timely is a free app that lets you clock in and out, track your hours, log breaks, and watch your earnings grow in real time — no spreadsheets, no paper timesheets, no monthly fees.
Why hourly workers pick Timely
- Real clock in/out — tap once to start a shift, tap again to end. Your hours are saved instantly.
- Earnings update live — set your hourly rate and Timely calculates your gross pay as you work.
- Break tracking — log paid and unpaid breaks separately so your timesheet is accurate.
- Overtime detection — Timely flags shifts over 8 hours so you know when overtime kicks in.
- No account required to try — download, set your rate, start tracking. That's it.
How the shift tracker works
- Open the app and tap Start Shift. Timely begins counting hours and earnings.
- Tap Break when you step away — paid breaks keep counting, unpaid breaks pause your time.
- Tap End Shift when you clock out. The shift is logged with date, hours, breaks, and pay.
- Review your week, month, or year from the dashboard. Export to CSV any time.
Who it's built for
- Nurses, CNAs, and healthcare workers tracking 12-hour shifts
- Retail and service workers with rotating schedules
- Servers and bartenders who also need tip tracking
- Freelancers and contractors billing hourly
- Gig workers piecing together shifts across multiple employers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Timely shift tracker app free?
Yes. Timely is free to download from the App Store. You can track unlimited shifts, calculate earnings, and export your timesheet without paying. An optional Elite plan unlocks extras like advanced analytics and tip tracking.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. You can clock in and out offline. Shifts sync automatically the next time you're online.
Can I track multiple jobs?
Yes. Timely supports multiple jobs, each with its own hourly rate, so you can track shifts across employers in one place.
Does it track overtime?
Yes. Timely automatically detects shifts that cross overtime thresholds and shows the difference in your earnings breakdown.
How is this different from timelyapp.com?
We're not affiliated with timelyapp.com. They're a desktop time-tracking tool for agencies. Timely (timelyapp.net) is a free iPhone app for hourly workers tracking their own shifts.