10 Free Hours Tracking Apps for iPhone (Solopreneur & Small Business Guide)

To keep track of hours, I used a rudimentary process for a long time. I would write my start time on a sticky note, and then, after I finished the project, I would write the end time. Then, I would add the total time to QuickBooks to invoice the client. Easy, right? Wrong.

There were issues with this system. I would sometimes forget to write the start time. Not good at all. To rectify this situation, I would go to the previous client’s email that listed the completed task summary and check the email’s sent date. This step would help me determine when I ended the project. It worked fine, but I felt I was underestimating my time and, as a result, not charging my clients (affiliate) as much as I should.

So, as my company grows, I wanted to correct this process, but I didn’t want to spend a lot on it to buy tracking software for my computer or keep QuickBooks or FreshBooks (affiliate) open all the time to use their timesheet option. That is when I started testing free hours tracking apps on my iPhone. Over the years, I have checked in on the app landscape several times, and this post is my updated roundup for solopreneurs and small business owners who want something simple, reliable, and easy to use on the go.

Feel free to follow along and check them out for yourself.

I came across these iPhone tracking apps and decided to download and test them to see which one I would like to use for my business. Updated 2026: I revisited the original four and found that there were more. Here is what I found, updated with the current state of each app today.

ATracker PRO (Great for Task Management)

I liked this one more for tracking my time when working out, doing housework, and similar personal tasks. This app would be great for teens and parents who want to see how much time they spend on their “besides homework” tasks. Though it is a little too simple for small business clients (affiliate).

Update: ATracker still has a free version (just called ATracker), and ATracker PRO is now available for purchase on the App Store. The PRO version removes ads, gives you unlimited tasks, and lets you export data as PDF or CSV. If you want to sync across your iPhone, iPad, Apple (affiliate) Watch, and Mac, there is a separate web subscription for that. It is still a great fit for personal time awareness and habit tracking, but if you are invoicing clients (affiliate), keep reading.

Hours Keeper (Great for Time, Pay, and Invoicing)

This app is geared more toward small business owners with clients. It has a pay period section and an invoicing section. You can put in the hourly rate to find out how much you made in the hours you worked, and you can generate PDF invoices right from the app to send to clients.

Update: Hours Keeper is still available and still has a free version, but like so many apps now, the deeper features sit behind a Pro upgrade. The free version limits how many clients you can add before you need to pay. If you bought the older one-time Pro version years ago (like some long-time users did), you are in good shape. For new users, expect a subscription model.

HoursTracker (Great for Hourly Work and Pay Calendar)

This app is set up to let you enter your different projects. To start the project, click the project and press “Clock In Now” to start the timer. If you forget to use the “Clock In Now” button, you can manually enter the start and end times and dates, and you can even tag the tasks.

This is great when you are on the go and want to enter all the information manually. There is also a break section under each project, so you can set the time when you were doing something else. You can also email your projects.

Update: HoursTracker is still a solid free option and has been updated with a refreshed interface, Apple (affiliate) Watch support for starting and stopping timers by voice, and the ability to export data in JSON or CSV via Apple (affiliate) Shortcuts. The free version is limited to 3 jobs and 21 days of entries, so if you juggle more clients than that, you will want the Personal or Pro upgrade. Location-based clock-in and out is really handy if you work from more than one spot.

Work Time (Great for Timesheet and Billing Manager)

This is the one I originally chose to use, back when it was called Worktime Tracker. It is simple. There is a timer and a task section where you group your projects by type, and within each project, you can assign tasks. Since I work across different business areas, I preferred this format. It also has a search feature so I can find a project. I can type in the project or client name. It works pretty well.

I used this one, and it worked well. I also realized I had not underestimated how much time it took me to complete my client’s projects as much as I had feared. So, I was happy with that.

Update: The app is now called Work Time (by Barnasoba), and it is still free with in-app purchases. It has added multi-project invoicing, PDF invoices, a client management section, and the ability to record daily expenses such as mileage, meals, and hotel stays. This is a nice upgrade if you want a single app to handle tracking and basic client billing without moving to a full invoicing platform.

Clockify (Great Overall Free Team Tracker App)

Clockify is one of the most popular free time trackers, and it earns its reputation. The big draw is that the free plan is genuinely free for unlimited users, unlimited projects, and unlimited tracking, which is rare. For a solopreneur who might grow into a small team, that matters.

On the iPhone, you get a simple timer, the ability to add manual entries, projects, clients, and tags, and reports you can view on the go. Everything syncs with the web app and desktop app, so you can start a timer on your laptop and stop it from your phone.

The paid plans add things like invoicing, time approvals, and scheduling, but most solopreneurs will not need those right away.

Toggl Track (Great for Freelancers and Simple Daily Tracking)

Toggl Track has one of the most beloved free plans in the time tracking world. The iPhone app itself is completely free, and the free account covers up to 5 users with unlimited time tracking, projects, and clients.

What I love about Toggl is the simplicity. One tap and the timer is running. You can tag entries with projects and clients, set up a Pomodoro mode, use Siri to start and stop timers, and see suggested entries based on what you tracked before. The reports are clean, and you can export them for client use.

If you are the kind of person who bounces between tasks all day and just wants a frictionless way to capture where your hours actually went, this is a very strong choice.

Jibble (Best for Field and On-Site Teams)

Jibble is built for teams that need to clock in and out from a job site. It is free for unlimited users, and the free plan includes GPS location tracking, facial recognition clock-ins, and basic timesheets.

If you are a solopreneur, this is probably more than you need. But if you run a cleaning business, a landscaping crew, a construction company, or any service where your team is out in the field, Jibble is one of the better free options for knowing who is on the clock and where.

Harvest (Best for Invoicing)

Harvest is the app I point people to when they say, “I need to track my time AND send invoices from the same place.” It is free for one user and two projects, which is enough to try it out and see if you like the workflow. Beyond that, it moves to a paid plan.

The invoicing is where Harvest shines. Your tracked time flows directly into professional invoices, and clients can pay online through Stripe or PayPal integrations. It also connects to QuickBooks and Xero, which matters if you already have a bookkeeping workflow you do not want to disrupt.

Homebase (Best for Scheduling)

Homebase is a little different from the others on this list. It is really a scheduling and team management app that also handles time tracking. If you have hourly employees and you need to build schedules, manage shift swaps, and track hours for payroll, Homebase is worth a look.

The free plan covers one location with unlimited employees, which is surprisingly generous. Solopreneurs with no employees will not get much out of it, but the moment you hire your first part-time helper, Homebase starts to make sense.

Working Hours (Best for Simple Interface)

WorkingHours is the app for people who want a clean, straightforward timesheet without feeling like they are learning a new platform. You can start, pause, and stop your work time from a widget or a notification, and the app will even auto-start and auto-stop when you arrive at or leave your workplace using GPS geofencing.

The free version covers the core tracking features. The Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase (no subscription), which I appreciate, and it unlocks cloud sync across devices using your own OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud, or Google Drive, plus PDF invoice export. That one-time pricing is increasingly rare and worth calling out.

What Do These Tracking Hours Apps Have in Common?

• They all track time with start and stop buttons.
• They all have a graph or report view to see your day, week, or month, and you can customize the date range.
• They all have options to back up or export your data.
• Most have a free tier that is genuinely useful on its own, with paid upgrades for advanced features like invoicing, unlimited clients, or team sync.

How to Pick the Right Hours Tracking App for Your Business

With so many options, it helps to start with what you actually need. Here is how I would think about it:

• If you just want to see where your time goes, look at ATracker or WorkingHours.
• If you need to invoice clients from the same app, look at Hours Keeper, Work Time, or Harvest.
• If you want a generous free plan and room to grow, look at Clockify or Toggl Track.
• If you have a team in the field, look at Jibble or Homebase.
• If you are always on the go and want location-based clock-in and out, consider HoursTracker.

If you are looking for a checklist to help you track where your time goes when you work, I created a post called “How To Improve Your Project Time” that includes one. Feel free to check it out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hours Tracking Apps

Below are questions you may have about hours tracking apps for your solopreneur or small business. Feel free to check them out.

I hope this information helps you track your time more effectively.  Do you have any questions or comments? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you.

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