I used this when working onsite at companies to time my time there... and in my home studio when working on projects to cost the jobs I work on. I recently had a stroke and lost my freelance business while I recovered, but this app came in handy again when I did a stint as a Hall Keeper (a glorified janitor) at my town hall, and I had to time my hours, the iPhone partner app made short work of that! Overall, this application is just very very good at what it does!

I've used many timing apps, and they all have serious flaws, from day one, this app was simply perfect, everything I wanted was just there! Even down to creating invoices from within the app! And the ability to use this with my iPhone, is simply sublime! The syncing is superb, there have been a few issues, but the developer is pro-active, and will bend over backwards to help!

I honestly have no complaints, and this is strange for me, as I am very hard to please, but OfficeTime is hands down the most brilliant piece of software is it fair to say it is too perfect? :) My only request is a simple button to add a lunch stop rather than pausing!

Officetime is ideal for being able to look back at how many hours a project took me to complete. As a result, I am able to far more accurately predict the time and cost necessary to complete similar future projects. This is a huge confidence boost in my ability to accurately quote out projects, which in the end, also makes my clients (and employer) happy. It's invaluable information when you have it available. What steps of a project are taking the most time? Can you improve that time a step requires (and ROI) by implementing new software or hardware solutions that would speed that up? Does one client repeatably request change after change while another is typically one review and done? You can figure out all of this by tracking projects, clients, and time through OfficeTime.

Officetime is easy to use. It works wherever you are - on Mac, PC, iPhone and even Apple Watch. One of my biggest sticking points with time tracking solutions in the past is that I'd often walk away from my desk and forget to stop the tracking, or neglect to start it when I jumped into a project. These were time consuming errors to backtrack and fix to the point where I'd get to the end of a project and feel that the calculated time wasn't very accurate. OfficeTime fixes that by paying attention to your computer interaction (mouse movements, keyboard typing) and if it notices inactivity for a preset period of time it pops up a small window that allows, with one click, the ability to go fix the clock. You can keep it as is, subtract "x" minutes based on how long the software has recognized you've been idle, or add "x" minutes to a different project. This feature is a life saver. I can't tell you how many times I've walked away to go grab lunch or join a meeting and forgot to stop the clock. Officetime makes correcting those errors effortless. Outside of that, it's very easy to add and adjust timing if you forget to start the clock on time. Projects can be color coded for a quick visual overview of what items in the list tie to which projects. It's also very easy to print out reports and charts. I do not use the software for invoicing so I can't comment on those features. Support is also stellar.

I can't really think of any cons. It's a simple, and thus fast, time tracking software. Some people might complain that it doesn't have a few more robust project management features, but I think that's outside of what it's made to do. It's lean, and that helps to keep it easy to use and fast.

All logging apps are awful - I've tried them all. Again and again. So, why on earth have I stuck with this app for over 10 years (count 'em), awaiting a version 2.0 throughout that time? TWO things: how much muscle memory control is available WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS via the global menu - a menu that's practically an ecosystem in its own right. And the way Officetime handles unattended time. Officetime can ask you after a preference settable time to choose one of 3 options: if you want to continue logging to the last timer, not log the time, OR (and this is I think unique) apply the time to a different project. This feature is GOLD. The clunky feel of the UI, the lack of a practically usable unified window of multiple projects for many use cases - these are ghastly tradeoffs (beginning to be addressed in the pre-alpha version I've been able to test). Issues which could probably addressed with a dot level update in the meantime. Before another decade goes by would be good. I will say, that the developer has been very responsive with support including helping with workarounds for self-inflicted wounds (corrupted data, migrations etc), and dot level updates have been ongoing. But back to the UX: most loggers make the assumption that you're happy to spend time switching apps, (or worse still going to a webpage), filling in stuff, and going back out to what you were doing before. Bad call. The best logging app is one that ticks away in the background prompting appropriately and remaining accessible without breaking your workflow. What happens after that can matter, but billings and reports etc are secondary. it's the data capture that's most critical. All time-logging software is awful (unless having to go onto a website to log time, or switch apps unnecessarily is your kind of fun), but because Officetime allows me to mostly stay focussed on my actual work and only interrupts usefully to check that unattended time is logged properly, I put up with such significant trade-offs. So with priority #1 done so right, its the UX post-data-capture and pre-reports which Officetime is well overdue addressing: Depending on your use case, (like the need to have multiple timers paused, as you switch between jobs) you may find yourself with 2343498 open Officetime windows. So I heartily recommend this app, as well as leaning on the developer to ramp up the most critically needed UX improvements.

Global menu system, organisational concepts, prompts with optoins to assign 'unattended' (no keystroke) time.

UX within the app when editing records ,lack of a unified view when running multiple paused timers.

My experience with OfficeTime has been very good. It provides me with the tools I need to accurately keep track of time I spend on projects for my various clients and projects.

I love that I can track multiple clients and multiple projects for those clients with OfficeTime. Then I can select multiple projects and easily see how much time I have spent for a client.

My least favorite think about OfficeTime is that if I forget to pause or turn it off when I'm finished working on a project, it continues to track and when I come back to the computer after the extended time, my tracked time is incorrect. The software does recognize that I have been away and allows me to remove the excess time, but because of my error, I have to manually adjust the time.

I've been using OfficeTime for several years now and have been very pleased with it in every way. Tracking time is clear and simple, and the invoice template system allows me to customize my invoices completely (an important for me feature since I'm a designer and am very particular about the design of my invoices). I've only needed to reach out for support a couple of times and have found the rep to be very helpful and prompt in his responses. All around, this is a winner!

Simplicity and ease of use, template system allows for complete customization of invoices.

There's been a persistent calculation issue when using decimal values for time in the invoice creation process. Certain time values produce an incorrect dollar amount when multiplied by the rate. That's about it, anything else I've wanted is being added to the next version.

I have used Office Time for a few years now, the app allows me to switch easily between projects, quickly add notes and adjust times, automatically pauses time when I leave and forget to stop the time, and makes invoicing a breeze. You can also create multiple rate categories for different projects or clients. The mobile app allows you to record time when not on your computer and keeps it all synced and organized. I would ( and have ) recommended this to anyone, especially freelancers, who need a solid program for managing their billing and invoicing.

Switching between projects quickly, multiple rate categories, notes for itemized logging, reporting and invoicing, address book, mobile app for time tracking

Really nothing, the only thing (and this is minor) a PDF export for reports

A great simple product that allows you to manage your time for billable hours. The product works with iOS and Android phones/tablets. It will allow you to sync data and clients with the above mentioned to either a laptop or desktop. It will also allow you to create invoices for clients on the fly, or after you have finished your work on site.

Not many that I can think of, the product is now going thru a version 2.0, a lot of input from the individuals that are Beta testing the product. A little confusing sometimes, but it seems to be going in the right direction.

I am very happy with OfficeTime and continue to use it to track hours.

Our company used this software to track time for individual projects. This software made it easy to track our time by specific jobs and pull a report of the hours we sent.

I had no issues with this software. Everything was easy to use.

100% positive. It's very useful for small or large companies, entrepreneurs, freelancers.

As a freelance designer I like to be able to control the hours worked, or the hours I spend offline. This tool allows you to organize your work time in an effective way and that is what I like the most.

So far I have nothing negative or I don't like this software. I still have to keep digging into the software to see if I can get something I don't like.

I am able to resolve the issue of time tracking in an effective program.

This is a very intuitive program with a great feature that knows when you have been away from your computer.

I did not like the limited time offered for the trial. I wish it could have been extended or even a free version was offered with less functionality.

I have been using the software now for over two years. I track every hour of work and business development with the software. In the past I have also generated bills directly from the software and it works great. It is incredibly fast and simple, It does not use the typical week matrix for input so it takes some time to get used to it, since you are looking at one project at the time when entering data. The Review features are simple and great as well. I have recommended the software to colleagues and friends and they also purchased and love it.

Simple and Fast. Allows me to track infinite amount of projects. Project Archive feature is great. Graphs and Review tools are also great. Amazing support from company, the software is continuously developing.

For my type of business I have projects that run years at the time - also I have a set of reoccurring tasks (about 5-10 at max), sometimes I wish I could see a matrix of project and weekdays and input my work hours ans simplified tasks that way. I understand this feature would be more specific to my office than most business.

I've had very good luck with using OfficeTime as a documentation means for my consulting. I've gotten to the point where any time I need to document is done here. I can sync both my Apple Watch and iPhone time into a desktop version on macOS to print or transfer over to other applications. I highly recommend this app all the way!

Easy way to document times

It's starting to age in its version and needs updating but as a beta tester I can say the representative is working very hard to make sure it gets updated!

I use OfficeTime both on Mac and iPhone on a daily basis to track time for my clients and also to track time for my own projects. OT works without any problems, syncs flawlessly and I rely on its functionality to track the time I spend on various tasks. Creating invoices is quick and easy once you have set up your templates. So far it has never let me down. OT is one of the few software applications that work without problems.

Reliability, ease of use.

Just a few hickups you can work around

I've been using this software for years and have loved it. Right now, mostly I use the laptop version but I like the mobile versions as well. The quality of the software is great - it's easy to use and does what I need it to do and saves me a lot of time. The customer support is awesome. Nothing but good things to say!

Easy to use; saves me a lot of time; well organized; does exactly what I need it to do.

No cons about this software from me.

I loved using this software when I was doing desktop publishing work from home for different companies. I loved how I could just click to start the time and anytime my activity stopped for the time I set (10 minutes) it would stop timing and ask me if I wanted to count the time or not. I got distracted a lot and went back and forth between tasks so the software could almost read my mind about what I was working on and for how long.

Easy to use, free or cheap, not bulky, simple

the options were a little confusing to setup sometimes. The invoices that could be sent through the software could've been setup better and more attractive.

It has streamlined my billing and time tracking. It continues to improve with each release. I find creating invoices a breeze and I like that I can adjust time. I can also take it on the go with me and syncing to my desktop is instant.

Easy, precise, flexible. Can subtotal categories for a client who needs to bill different cost centers.

Would like to set decimal to 100's in invoice output.

Happy with Office time. Has operated reliably in the background not distracting from the work to be done. Have explored some feature enhancements and there is a real interest in evolving based on user feedback.

Reliable and adaptive to user requirements

Some features important for tracking billing against time limits are not provided.

I've used OT for years, it simply runs I click it on and leave it to do the rest, I love how it posts into my calendar and links with my workflow.

link with existing workflow

can be buggy sometimes in entering details

Great product to keep track of time for customers, also has the ability to create invoices, will sync with PC and iPhones. You can walk into a client site, and start your billable time.

It takes a little while to set-up, but once you get it up and running you should be good to go.

I have used OfficeTime for years now. I really like how easy it is to use and the timely updates and customer service is nice too. I would recommend this to any small business owner who needs to keep track of hours and invoice all in one place. Thank you OfficeTime!

Ease of use

It does crash on occasion, so that can be a little frustrating

Ease of administration of invoicing and accounting.

The interface is extremely intuitive and easy to use. Additionally, with almost no training, I was able to set up accounts and send invoices as needed using this software.

It can be a little tough to set up the template you want to use for invoicing. Many times I had to go into the finished file and make changes there. It would have been good to include that functionality before the finished invoice.

I use Office Time (it is always running in the background) to track all my time. At the beginning of the day I do a quick report on yesterday, then, copy/paste the data into a spread sheet. This becomes invaluable in numerous ways, such as 1) making future estimates I can go back and quickly understand what areas took how much time, and being there is a cost connected I don't have to do extra math to get subtotals. 2) projects can be easily separated. 3) On a rare occasion, if I need to understand what was happening, say 4 months ago, I can quickly narrow down by function and date data that would take a time to remember. Time to me is precious, you can't get it back, and OfficeTime is my go-to application for simplistically and accurately tracking time. I wouldn't be without it.

Overall it is fine software but not upto that extent.

Good software for tracking office activity on mac and ios devices. We can create multiple categories over it according to our use.

the bad thing about it is its time-logging function is not user friendly for desktop versions.

This program has allowed me to accurately track the time spent on each project. As I provide a fairly extensive variety of services, I am able to bring up multiple windows to track several different client projects at the same time. I get a reminder when the computer has been idle for 5 minutes and then I can either accept the time or subtract it from the project. I searched for a long time and it was a review from another user that let me to this program. Where they fall short is replying to questions when a problem does arise. Although in the three years I've been using this program I've only had issues twice.

It's very simple and easy to use. I can use it to manage my time and I can know how much time I spent on a project or a client.

I don't have any complaints about this software. Really love it.