How much battery life does Hubstaff GPS time tracking app use?

On average, Hubstaff uses about 2% of a mobile device's healthy battery per hour with location tracking of up to 500-meter accuracy.

Will Hubstaff track my employees' location while off the clock?

The locations of your employees are tracked when they are scheduled to work or they start to track time. You can adjust these settings for each user. If you enable fleet tracking, you can also monitor their locations on an ongoing basis. Crew members have to allow permissions on their device so they’re aware of what’s being tracked.

How do my workers install the Hubstaff app?

Just enter their email addresses and they'll be sent a link to download the mobile app. It takes less than a minute to install.

Can I track work hours and locations simultaneously with Hubstaff?

Yes, our GPS time tracking apps enable simultaneous tracking of work hours and locations, providing businesses with detailed insights into their operations and workforce productivity.

What features should the best app for clocking time offer?

The best time clock apps should offer seamless employee GPS tracking, easy clock-in and out functions, real-time activity logs, and comprehensive reporting tools to manage workforce efficiency effectively.

How does real-time GPS tracking work in time clock apps?

Real-time GPS tracking in time clock apps operates by using the device’s GPS to continuously update and record the location of employees throughout their workday.

What is a GPS time tracking app used for?

A GPS time tracking app allows employers to monitor work hours and employee locations in real time, ensuring accuracy and compliance in employee management.

How does a geo-tracking time clock app enhance workforce management?

Geo-tracking time clock apps provide precise location data tied to time entries. This helps validate the work done and manage payroll more efficiently by accurately logging hours spent on specific tasks at different locations.

What are the benefits of automatic time tracking?

Automatic employee time tracking reduces errors in time reporting, saves administrative time, and improves operational efficiency. It ensures employees are paid accurately for their time and helps managers allocate resources more effectively.

How can I easily track my daily work hours?

Using a time clock app with GPS, employees can effortlessly start and stop their work timers, with the app recording work hours along with employee location data. This simplifies time tracking and enhances the accuracy of work-hour logs.

GPS time tracking software with employee tracking

Track employee hours with GPS-powered time tracking built for mobile and field teams. Get real-time visibility into job sites, routes, and worked hours — with automated, location-based clock-ins.

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Time tracking

A time tracking app for productive field teams

Track time accurately from anywhere with GPS-powered mobile time tracking built for field teams. Log hours in real time, reduce manual errors, and keep projects moving without paperwork or guesswork.

Location data

GPS tracking that keeps you informed

GPS tracking features help managers stay informed with real-time location data, route planning, and more. Cut down on buddy punching and get a clear view of where your team is working during scheduled shifts — without disrupting their workflow.

Job sites

Automatic clock-ins with geofenced job sites

Increase time tracking accuracy with geofence time tracking. Create your own custom geofenced Job sites to automate clock-ins and clock-outs. Anytime a worker enters or leaves a job site, the timer starts or stops automatically — improving location-based time tracking accuracy.

Budget tracking

Stay on top of costs with real-time budget tracking

Track team expenses effortlessly for better job costing. Keep projects profitable with project budgeting software that helps you manage budgets and expenses. Get notified when you're approaching limits so you can adjust before costs spiral.

Reporting

Detailed reports for complete visibility

Get a clear breakdown of employees' hours with over 20 detailed reports in Hubstaff. Track productivity, expenses, hours, and more. Generate reports on time entries, app and URL activity, invoices, timesheets, and pay periods. You can customize reports and export them in PDF or spreadsheet format.