Time Master App Reviews

Time Master + Billing has more than paid for itself 10,000 times over. The only thing missing is the ability to enter time on your computer rather than your iPhone. That’s said, I couldn’t live without this app.

After paying for this app they want more money to send invoices. I'd expect that from a free app not one you'd pay for. And I'd bet that in the future they'll charge for updates. If I could I would give it a negative star rating. Very disappointed.

I think it’s safe to say, this is now become a windows based product with no plan to update to include OS X and Apple Watch. Many of us purchased modules and the app itself believing it would keep up with the times. Sadly, it doesn’t, and like other mom and pop developers we the consumers are left empty handed without an app to our name. Even TextExpander isn’t supported any longer, but that’s beside the point. Good luck but don’t buy it —- TIME has marched on!

I've been using this app for a number of years. It does have a lot of options available. But I need more granularity in tracking my time. The "sessions" approach is great but if I could just assign a task at stopping a session I wouldn't have to add them in with a spreadsheet. The app does have tasks that can be used for describing a timer, but if I want to track 2 (or more) tasks for the same client (which allows me to track my actual time vs estimated per task), I have to start multiple timers for that one client. Then make sure I start the correct one. Seems like a lot of extra work when the ability to assign tasks is already built into the app. It just isn't implemented in a way that is super useful. I haven't found anything else that does this either to be fair

I can not say enough good things about this app. Customizable for anyone any need. The module's are well worth every penny.

I love this app... Very flexible and easy to use. Adapts to client or personal tracking

This is why I seldom purchase an app before trying. Unfortunately, I broke my rule and have spent the better part of two hours trying to figure this out. I'll continue trying as I've already bought it and the invoicing addition (another $9.99, btw). I'm $20 bucks into this so I'm somewhat invested but am not happy at all.

I have been using this app for at least 3 years. It does take time to eat it up properly but you can set it up the way you want and need and it will give you great service for the long haul!

I have used this app for many years and it's great. I have a legal consulting practice and for certain projects I need to bill by the hour. I love that I can customize whether it's in a 15 minute or 6 minute billable increment.

I've owned this app for years now and I still think it's as valuable now as it was the day I bought it. If you're looking for a super-easy, reliable way to track your hourly billing and then sending invoices (because getting paid is the point, less we forget), then this app is it. Get it: You won't be sorry.

I am extremely happy with this application. It took me about 35 minutes to get the hang of things and it has made my life much simpler ever since. I do not use it to send invoices. I use it to track my time and then easily transmit that time to my assistant who enters it into my company's billing program. It is very simple to use it to keep track of what you are doing, and to incorporate exclamation of the jobs being performed while you go. They also give you a lot of options to tailor it to your needs – for this I did need to take time and go through the manual, but once you have it set up, you're good to go. One example of an item that can be personalized is how you tell us whether you want to know the actual time you start and and a project or if you just want total hours and minutes. It also asks whether you track time in terms of tenths of an hour, 30 minute segments, ETC, and then how you round up or down if you finish a project in the middle. An aspect I do not like (and that I was told would not be corrected) is that you cannot start tracking time until you after you select a client or project name. In other words, if you were asked to sit in on a call or other activity that you will be billing for, but do not know who the client is, you have to make some sort of name up before you can start the timer. I would've preferred to have been able to start the timer and then gone back at another time to insert the client name, especially since creating a client name requires several clicks. A "work around" is to create a client name with something like "miscellaneous" or "AAA" and use that when you need to. Still, it does require three "click" to get a timer going initially. Once you start a timer for a pic of your day, though, it only takes one click to toggle it off and then one click to toggle it back on. I just have an issue with the initial timer per job, and that is why I rank this as 4-star and not 5-star. The program has never crashed on me – I use it with my iPad with retina display. I've used it a little with my iPhone 5s, but not much. When thinking about buying this program, I compared it to hours tracker, and while that program has a free version, this program seemed to have more benefits, and was worth the price, especially since I heard that the free version of hours tracker will start limiting people to three total entries sometime in 2015. Following are where I thought time master out-did hours tracker, but keep in mind that this list is comparing time master to the free version of hours tracker: free dropbox coordination - it seems that hours tracker requires an additional purchase to back up data to dropbox. Keep in mind that while tim master does not require this in order to back up your data, and that if you have 2 devices, you can then download that data to your other device at no charge, it is not a "real-time update" among devices. One of their paid upgrades might be needed for that – I'm not sure. "Ask" with multiple timers– hours tracker seems to require you to choose whether to allow multiple timers or not, while time master allows you to choose to allow it, not allow it, or have the program ask you each time you start a new timer without stopping a prior timer, making time master more flexible global rounding – Both programs allow you to define when you round up or around down your time for billing purposes, but hours tracker seems to require you to set this individually for each client, while time master allows you to set it once for all your clients, and then you'd only need to change it at the individual client level if that individual client required something different "Copy" descriptions from prior client entry – When you start a new timer for a pre-existing client, time master allows you to copy the prior entry into the current entry with the click of a button. Hours tracker does not Simple emailing of data – both programs allow you to take your time entry data and easily email it to someone else with all the information within an email or as an attachment. For my purposes, I send the information within an email and my secretary commented that it was easier for her to copy and paste from the emails generated three-time master then through hours tracker. I think it was mainly an issue of time master including all the information in a table that made it easier for her to copy and paste than hours tracker which lays it out as more ordinary text Web support forum – The hours tracker person was responsive when I emailed him, but so was the time master contact. What puts time master in the "win column" here is that time master has a special support forum where you can login to ask questions and read questions other people had. Manual - Time master has a very helpful manual to explain what you can do and how to do it. I suspect that hours tracker can do a lot, but I suspect I would not be able to figure out most of it because there is no manual. This is absolutely the right program for me, as it has made timekeeping much simpler. I recommend that anyone hesitating to purchase this app go to the website and review the manual to see all the things it can do.

4 techs use it every day. They leave sites with invoices delivered This app has made my work life so much easier. Lot less admin time and a lot more billable. Incredible options I used support once. They gave me a work around. 3 days later a update with the solution was posted

I've been using this application for a couple of years now. It's always done everything I asked of it, and it's made tracking time, expenses and creating invoices easy. I'm still finding more things it can do to make my life easier. I had a problem exporting invoices yesterday (after the previous update) and contacted their customer support. They replied really fast, identified the problem and the update was available in the app store in less than 24 hours. Talk about going "Above and Beyond"!

I love this app and use it for all my time tracking for my business. Use it all day every day. It is crashing a lot since its last update making me have to enter notes in twice almost every session. Would be 5 stars if not for that.

As an attorney I have some clients with several different matters. This separates them easily and keeps an ongoing total of billable hours for the month. It is simple to use and can break down time into 6 minute intervals (although it does not use the .1 denomination, which would be preferable. I would love even more if this were made an option). Great for keeping accurate billing on the fly so that nothing slips through the cracks. I have tried several other billing programs and this is by far the best for the legal profession.

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After using this for the past two years in the construction field with over 100 customers in my data base hands down the best app I have ever used worth every penny

This works great for a solo consulting operation with a mobile first emphasis in tracking billing. It is missing collaborative capabilities and centralized sync for consolidation. It isn’t easy to use across multiple devices (in a similar way that it isn’t useful to consolidate tracking and reporting). It is a little dated on the UI and icon. But it is capable in varying billing rates by project or client, and client activity tracking. I have used it since 2010. It still my go to while on the go from a single device.

App still works great and I use it for my business everyday. When I try to use it in landscape view the lines and some of the text do not go to the edge of the screen. Did not do this on any previous versions. Please fix this as it is visually displeasing. Thanks

If you are looking for a billing, timekeeping, invoicing, statement generating app look no further. I've been using this app for years and it's been great for my computer business.

I'm an independent information technology consultant. I've used a PC based time and billing application for over a decade now. Even though it worked very well, I always had to be near my laptop to keep accurate records so some time just never got logged. I also had to keep paper records of mileage which was always a hassle. Since I switched to Time Master about 6 weeks ago, I keep much more accurate and detailed records. I especially love the way it handles expenses and mileage entries. I also purchased the optional Invoice module. Together they are a very powerful combo. Now I have everything I need to track time, expenses, and mileage right in my pocket. And the fact that I can also view reports to see where I stand billing wise at any moment and then invoice without ever having to open my laptop is just wonderful. I also downloaded and installed the free Time Master Central application on my Windows based laptop. Once a day or after any significant data entry in Time Master on the iPhone, I just use Time Master Central to backup the data to my laptop. It only takes seconds to do so. I originally installed Time Master 3.3 on my iPhone 4 with IOS 4.01. Within about a week I purchased the Invoice module through the in-app purchase. Both installs were flawless. I updated the iPhone to IOS 4.02 and then again to IOS 4.1 and experienced absolutely no issues. Everything worked flawlessly again. Bottom line: If you are a consultant that bills for your time and expenses, this is a "must have" application. If the optional Invoice module is not advanced enough for your billing needs, you can always export your data with the optional QuickBooks Export module or use Time Master Central to manually export data for import into an accounting or billing system. Probably the best $20 I've spent in quite some time. Highly recommended! Update 12/23/2010: Up to TimeMaster v3.6 on iOS v4.2 and still loving it. Really liked the "payment" addition to the invoice module in 3.5. Update 9/30/2014: Up to TimeMaster v6.0 on iOS 8.0.2 on an iPad Air and iOS 7.1.2 on an iPhone 5. Using the Billing and Synchronization modules. Still love it and couldn't live without it. Can't believe it's been almost four years of constant use. Highly recommended! With the newer versions you no longer need Time Master Central on a PC to backup the iPhone or iPad TimeMaster data. It's done via DropBox now and is lightning fast with the latest release of both TimeMaster and DropBox. And now backups can be performed on-the-fly no matter where you are.

I've used this for a few years and have been pleased with the product and the support. The QuickBooks IIF support, cloud backup and sync between devices make it a dream come true. It's the best QuickBooks sync I've tried, works with Dropbox, OneDrive, and has a Windows desktop app. I would buy the Mac desktop app if it existed. Updates and tech support have always been good. This is a must have for an independent contractor, consultants, and people who work on many projects.

I am a professional consultant an have used many different apps to track and submit my time over the years. This one does a wonderful job of helping me address the place where I was loosing time which is when I happen to be working out of my office and switching back and forth between many billable tasks. It can be very difficult to keep track of the time spent on each. This app makes it so easy to do so being able to have multiple entries for clients, projects and even different departments all showing at one time on the screen, then just tap on one timer to stop it and then tap on the other to start that one. That is what has increased my billing by 24.6%, I have the QuickBooks reports to prove it.

This is a very well written app that gives the user a tremendous amount of options and control. This is truly the professional's choice for billing hours.

I have been using TimeMaster + Billing for about 3 years. I am an hourly paid consultant and this app is very easy to use. I am not the kind of person who likes to write detailed reports, in fact I hate having to write any kind of report. Yet I have had numerous comments from clients that my billing is the most detailed that they have seen. This app makes it just that easy. The app is very stable which is a requirement when it comes to keeping track of money. I used to have issues when syncing with Time Master Central, but have not had an issue ever since backups were switched to Dropbox. I use the Invoice module, which is extra, but totally worth it. The fields exported for reports are customizable which makes it so that you should be able to configure it for your needs. This app has paid for itself many times over.

Excellent app. Easy to use when getting a call and need to capture your time quickly and equally effective when spending many hours on a specific client activity.

This is fairly minor but would it be possible be able to log longer than 24 hours per project? Everything else about this app is absolutely fantastic.

This suite has made the billing and tracking for my business look like the big boys even though I'm a one man show. Now that I'm at the point of growing to a second employee (after two years), integrating has been very easy.

Fantastic app. Super customer service/ support. Hands down this is the best app I've ever purchased. No monthly or annual fees. Can't express enough how much I appreciate this app.

Good app. But needs to be updated for the iPhone X screen resolution.

Does everything it is supposed to do and is frequently updated.

This is the best time tracking app I have found. Great for lawyers, accountants, and anyone who bills by the hour.

I would have given this 5 stars if it synced via iCloud and/or dropbox. I have updated my review to drop it down to 2 stars. The product is a good app. However, it still requires you to pay them $6 to get a sync module that only allows you to sync over wifi or Bluetooth. $6 for a sync method that is outdated by years. I would pay for a modern sync method that keeps all devices up to date seemlessly, like iCloud and/or Dropbox but not for antique technology.

On an iPhone X, when selecting start/stop time in a session, the “Done” button sends you back without actually selecting the time you want. It usually takes me 2 or 3 attempts to make a time selection. Very frustrating. Other than that, this app rocks.

I’ve been using Time Master since it’s first release on iPhone. Like many independent consultants I started with complicated and unwieldy spreadsheets when a fellow consultant recommended this app to me. I’ve never looked back. It’s not hard to setup but it does everything I need for a one-man shop. The invoicing module is also a MUST HAVE. Backup to Dropbox is an alternative to syncing multiple devices with added benefit of actual backups.

Used this app for years, never let me down. You get into a groove when you’re billing multiple clients. I’ve literally downloaded and tried 15 other apps, none of them have this level of flexibility. Only thing that could use improvement is the receipt tool. I upload PDFs from a different scanning app whenever possible because manually cropping images in time master isn’t great.

It's crashing on me every time I try to go to sessions PLEASE FIX IT. otherwise this app is a pro and very handy for a small business THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

Blows toggl away! I've been using toggl for a month now (testing) can't wait to get rid of it and get back. Cons, I need a desktop version for Mac. For tracking my employees.

I love this app! So easy to log my time from anywhere. Developer is responsive to suggestions, I suggested a Venmo add on and they got it done! Only wish it had a companion desktop app. Love the app.

Good app but needs updating to work with split view and slide over. Please update

This app is the ultimate time tracker and invoicing program for consultants or anyone who tracks and bills for time. I used to use 3 apps and Excel to do all the things this app covers. Works great. Support is off the charts responsive. It has a ton of features that I wouldn't have expected. If you bill for time, get it. I have the invoicing and sync add ons. More than worth it.

Love this software, imports well in QuickBooks. Highly recommended.

I have relied upon this app for years, and it's worked consistently. Also, contrary to some comments, I really don't think this becoming "a windows app" or the world has "moved on". I'd say for sure that the app doesn't attempt to be the whiz-bang UI experience that the ideal iOS app needs to be to "feel right" to every Apple user. I'm a huge Apple user, have nothing but macs, iPhones, Apple Watch etc.... and yet, every time I've tried to find an app that "supports the whole Apple experience" the app itself, in practical terms, falls short. I'd say if you are causually looking for something to track time, and do so in the "Apple Way" this may not be the best app for you. However, if you are a professional with many clients, different types of jobs, different billing rates and need to reliably and consistently track time, send invoices, assure your data is backed up and available... I have NEVER seen anything that can compare with this. Bottom line: Practical, reliable app from a developer that seems to keep updating and assuring it works. The only downside: A bit of an Apple "meh" experience if you're looking for warm "Appleness". I can live with that.

I would of given this app a 5 star but had to give a 4 because it does not come with pie or line graph charts. This would be great to look at my sales over time. Hopefully they would add this feature in the future and I would be happy to pay extra for it.

I have been using this program for about 3-4 years...and I love it!!! I am owner of a small personal assisting services business and it suits all of my needs. It is easy to use. And there is a FANTASTIC tech support if needed. Someone actually picks up the phone when you call and spends time answering questions and in layman's terms if needed. You can log hours and expenses for clients and for accounting purposes make your company a client and it will keep track of your expenses too! Soo much easier than a Quickbooks, yet also has a module to work with Quickbooks. I would suggest definitely buying the synchronization module and the invoicing module. I love this app! It is the foundation of the admin part of my business and the best part is it is all done on the run from any device and with the additional module...everything is in sync!

I can't believe I never reviewed this app. I've been using this for several years now. Once set up, it's so easy to use. Timer can be restarted if you take a break that isn't billable. I bill in 15 minute increments and the app handles it nicely. Support is fast and friendly.

I wanted to express my love of and gratitude for this app. I have been using this for several years and have never found anything else that can even compare. Hands down the best app for tracking your time and expenses as well as for sending out invoices. What I appreciate the most though is that the developers continue to provide frequent updates.

I bought this app under the impression that the invoicing function was included with the price. (Hence the name Time Master+Billing.) It is not. It costs an extra $9.99 to be able to invoice clients. It also costs extra to use Quickbooks with it, or to sync it between devices. This is very misleading. I brought this to the attention of Adam, one of the developers. He was rude. He stated, "It's very sad that most people think Apps that we've spent hundreds and hundreds of hours on are not worth a few bux, where they are willing to go to Starbucks and spend $6 on a cup of coffee every day. Go figure?!" That was never my issue. my issue is with how they advertise their app.I have gotten a refund. If you think all the bells and whistles are included with this app, think again. Read the fine print very carefully. I do not recommend this app at all.