--- title: "Device for time tracking – how to use it?" id: "12878" type: "post" slug: "alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking" published_at: "2023-10-04T13:31:12+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-27T12:55:11+00:00" url: "https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/" markdown_url: "https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking.md" excerpt: "Various industries require more specified ways of tracking how much time employees spend on different tasks than just a web app-based online time tracker. Companies that hire field workers, a mobile workforce, or other professions whose responsibilities don’t require using..." taxonomy_category: - "Apps" taxonomy_post_tag: - "device for time tracking" --- [Home](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/) /Device for time tracking – how to use it? # Device for time tracking – how to use it? - ![Image](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/35660e8c1663e0a9ff60b05ceeaa0f82c70555bcd8bba88ac967a0751fa32a8d?s=32&d=mm&r=g)Kate Borucka - - October 4, 2023 - - 4 min read ![post image](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Device-for-time-tracking-%E2%80%93-how-to-use-it_.png) ## TimeCamp – 100% Free Time Tracker Unlimited users & projects, 70+ integrations [Start tracking time](https://app.timecamp.com/auth/register) **Contents** [hide](#) [1 TimeCamp Time Tracker](#TimeCamp_Time_Tracker) [2 Polygons: TIMEULAR tracker, TIMEFLIP2](#Polygons_TIMEULAR_tracker_TIMEFLIP2) [3 Why Should You Use Alternatives for Time Tracking?](#Why_Should_You_Use_Alternatives_for_Time_Tracking) [4 Which Device for Time Tracking Should You Choose?](#Which_Device_for_Time_Tracking_Should_You_Choose) [4.1 Get to know where your time goes with TimeCamp!](#Get_to_know_where_your_time_goes_with_TimeCamp) Various industries require more specified ways of tracking how much time employees spend on different tasks than just a web app-based online time tracker. Companies that hire field workers, a mobile workforce, or other professions whose responsibilities don’t require using a computer or tracking time for a specific task could use help from using stationary time tracking devices. **Have you ever wondered if time tracking can be fun? The marketplace dedicated to time tracking and time management does not have to be boring at all! After all, it’s not all about filling timesheets and managing attendance. There are plenty of tools built for that purpose.** Let’s check what the current most popular tracking device options are! ## [TimeCamp](https://www.timecamp.com/) Time Tracker Flexible time tracking software that supercharges your workflow, ensuring the smoothest work hours tracking and accurate payroll lists. ![TimeCamp 15 Best Time Recording Apps](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/01-blog.png) **What are the key TimeCamp features?** - Automatic time tracking based on keywords assigned to projects and tasks, - Intuitive**timesheets with a weekly view** that allows you to submit work hours for an entire week at once, - Robust, **visual report**s based on time data (various templates available, also custom ones for more specific reporting needs), - [Attendance management](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/attendance-management-in-2021-best-practices/) with detailed attendance reports (great support for payroll integrations), time off, overtime tracking, - [Budgeting with estimates](https://www.timecamp.com/time-tracking/billing/) , - [Billable hours](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-increase-billable-hours-best-practices/) and flexible billing rates, - Task-based [invoicing](https://www.timecamp.com/time-tracking/invoicing/) , - Timesheet approvals, - [30+ direct integrations](https://www.timecamp.com/integrations/) with the most popular project management, sales, accounting, or dev tools, like Asana, Trello, JIRA, Azure DevOps, Salesforce, Zendesk, monday.com, or Clickup, - and many more! See how top teams track profitabilityBook a short, focused call to see TimeCamp configured for your organization’s structure, approval flows, and reporting needs. ![banner](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/contact-banner-image.png) Why schedule a demo?- ![icon](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/checkmark-blue.svg)Get a guided product walkthrough and a tailored offer - ![icon](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/checkmark-blue.svg)Get your questions answered in real-time - ![icon](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/checkmark-blue.svg)Check how we sync with your current tech stack Book the Session Joined by 18,000+ teams worldwide ![icon](https://cdn-y.timecamp.com/img/components/banner-contact-us/icons/pwc.svg)![icon](https://cdn-y.timecamp.com/img/components/banner-contact-us/icons/similarweb.svg)![icon](https://cdn-y.timecamp.com/img/components/banner-contact-us/icons/accenture.svg)![icon](https://cdn-y.timecamp.com/img/components/banner-contact-us/icons/roche.svg)![icon](https://cdn-y.timecamp.com/img/components/banner-contact-us/icons/havas.svg)![icon](https://cdn-y.timecamp.com/img/components/banner-contact-us/icons/dekra.svg) ![banner](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/contact-banner-image.png) ![icon](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/companies.svg)![icon](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/reviews.svg) Use TimeCamp as a web app, mobile apps, or desktop app with automatic time tracking, or as browser plugins for Chrome and Edge. Get it for free or subscribe to a paid plan – prices start at only $2.99 per user per month! **Gather time data as you wish, using time tracking for various devices. Try TimeCamp for free for 14 days!** [Register for free today!](https://app.timecamp.com/auth/register) ## Polygons: TIMEULAR tracker, TIMEFLIP2 You may already be familiar with the most popular systems for time management, such as biometrics or touch screens, which require an employee to swipe or touch an identity card. You might even use them in your company as many organizations decide to implement them to manage employees’ attendance. However, not many people know they can manage time using the polygon – *a small yet efficient device for time tracking software.* Timeular tracker or TIMEFLIP2 are**physical time tracking devices in**a small polygon customized and managed through a desktop app or mobile apps for iOS and Android. Choose from a thousand different activities and assign tasks to the side. Leaving one or more sides of a polygon empty will open the app, allowing you to select what you want to track time for. **They are very simple to use and work in a few simple steps:** - You assign different activities to each of the sides of the device, for example, e-mail, time for social media, working on a project. You can either draw or put stickers on it. - To begin tracking time, you have to place the polygon so that it faces you up. - By connecting to your phone or computer, the device works as your time tracking tool and shows you a timer for a task assigned. Everyone, small and large businesses and different types of organizations can use this physical time tracking device. Yet, it may work best for [freelancers](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/best-free-time-tracking-software-for-freelancers/) since equipping the entire office in the polygon might consume too much of a budget – a single polygon costs around **€60 without taxes**. Luckily, online time tracking tools like TimeCamp offer basic time tracking for free or in easily affordable subscription plans. 👉 Check [Time Tracking Software for Freelancers](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/best-free-time-tracking-software-for-freelancers/) ## **Why Should You Use Alternatives for Time Tracking?** Of course, *the polygon is a device for time tracking* which can bring numerous benefits. There is no doubt that using it is fun, easy, and stimulates creativity. Also, it is a tool which is the result of advanced technological progress in the field of time tracking. While some may think of it as a gadget, it has many benefits. Take a sit, flip your polygon, and take a look at the great list of advantages! - First of all, it’s important to point out that polygon can be **easily integrated with various apps and tools**. Because of that, you can effortlessly combine them for**efficient time tracking.** - **Reports** are created based on your activities. You can freely flip the device for time tracking, and every flip will be recorded. - Since the polygon is somewhat[a mobile app which can be taken anywhere](https://www.timecamp.com/best-time-recording-apps/) . - Polygon will track your time even if you’re **offline (so do time tracking apps like TimeCamp).** ## **Which Device for Time Tracking Should You Choose?** Even though polygon is one of the most interesting time tracking devices, which not only helps to smoothen work but also makes it more enjoyable, it lacks some crucial features. The tool is a perfect match if you are a freelancer looking for a fun gadget. However, if you need more, you should consider using *a good time tracking software*, such as TimeCamp, that, as mentioned before, offers features like project budgeting, client invoicing, or comprehensive time reporting. [10+ Best GPS Tracking Apps With Timesheets](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/the-best-time-management-tips/) With the proper time tracking software, you can not only track work hours but also manage non-billable and billable hours, create invoices, allocate resources, and maintain the highest level of project management. Polygon helps to personalize activities, but when you use a time tracking app, time and task management becomes easier and more professional. Thus, **the ideal thing would be to use both tools interchangeably.** ##### Get to know where your time goes with TimeCamp! Track time in projects and tasks, create reports, and bill your clients in just one tool. [Sign up for free](https://app.timecamp.com/auth/register) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/timecamp/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/timecamp/) [https://www.facebook.com/timecamp/](https://www.facebook.com/timecamp/) [https://www.twitter.com/timecamp/](https://www.twitter.com/timecamp/) [Markdown](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/.md) ![Image](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/35660e8c1663e0a9ff60b05ceeaa0f82c70555bcd8bba88ac967a0751fa32a8d?s=75&d=mm&r=g) **Kate Borucka**Kate is a professional freelance copywriter and translator with a niche focus on time tracking software, time management, and SaaS solutions. With a degree in English studies, she has a knack for turning complex technical topics into clear, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. When she’s not immersed in the latest software trends or navigating linguistic differences between English and Polish, she’s busy trying to master the art of squeezing more hours out of the day—juggling work, life, and embarking on new adventures with her endlessly curious daughter, discovering the world together (and loving every minute of it), always finding ways to weave the insights from their adventures into her creative work. 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 1 review) See other posts ![Best Black Friday Saas Deals for 2025: Build your Ultimate Toolkit for Less Money!](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/black-friday-saas-deals-timecamp-header-360x246.jpg)### [Best Black Friday Saas Deals for 2025: Build your Ultimate Toolkit for Less Money!](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/black-friday-saas-deals/) When autumn comes, sales and marketing efforts skyrocket, producing the most engaging Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers and targeting the broadest possible audience to drive high CRM numbers. While they indeed drive the highest numbers of the year for lots of the companies, many of us are waiting for this one moment of the […] - November 19, 2025 - 18 min read ![Top / Best 10 and FREE Screen Time Trackers for Computer & Desktop – 2026 Ranking and Comparison](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/desktop-time-tracker-360x246.png)### [Top / Best 10 and FREE Screen Time Trackers for Computer & Desktop – 2026 Ranking and Comparison](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/top-desktop-time-tracker-apps/) Here are the best time tracking tools with desktop app that will help you keep track of work, be more productive, and stay on top of work! - May 14, 2025 - 13 min read ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/#respond) 2 Comments 1. ![Image](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ab0e578c25737ce47cd1db7eee1b97a0a27ee56221525ab677ab7c380e1d168?s=70&d=mm&r=g) K7 June 28, 2018 at 00:28 (Edit) [#comment-64244](#comment-64244) [https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/#comment-64244](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/#comment-64244) Thank you for providing information on these time tracking software. I think these are really essential and can be used as an alternative to a device for many purposes. 1. ![Image](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/35660e8c1663e0a9ff60b05ceeaa0f82c70555bcd8bba88ac967a0751fa32a8d?s=70&d=mm&r=g) Kate Kurzawska July 6, 2018 at 13:05 (Edit) [#comment-65344](#comment-65344) [https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/#comment-65344](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/alternatives-to-device-for-time-tracking/#comment-65344) They are also fun to use and make work more bearable 😉