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# What is ClockShark? 2026 Features, Pricing & Honest Limits

- ![Image](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wojciech-piwowarski_avatar-32x32.jpg)Wojciech Piwowarski
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- October 2, 2026
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- 17 min read

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**Contents** [hide](#)

[1 Key Takeaways about ClockShark in 2026](#Key_Takeaways_about_ClockShark_in_2026)

[2 How do we review software in TimeCamp?](#How_do_we_review_software_in_TimeCamp)

[3 What is ClockShark and who is it built for in 2026?](#What_is_ClockShark_and_who_is_it_built_for_in_2026)
[3.1 ClockShark at a glance](#ClockShark_at_a_glance)

[4 How does ClockShark work in 2026?](#How_does_ClockShark_work_in_2026)

[5 What does ClockShark do well, and where does it fall short?](#What_does_ClockShark_do_well_and_where_does_it_fall_short)

[6 How does ClockShark time tracking work in 2026?](#How_does_ClockShark_time_tracking_work_in_2026)

[7 How does the ClockShark time clock work?](#How_does_the_ClockShark_time_clock_work)

[8 How does ClockShark GPS tracking work?](#How_does_ClockShark_GPS_tracking_work)

[9 What are the pros and cons of ClockShark?](#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_ClockShark)

[10 Who is ClockShark for, and when is it the wrong fit?](#Who_is_ClockShark_for_and_when_is_it_the_wrong_fit)
[10.1 Need a different setup?](#Need_a_different_setup)

[11 How much does ClockShark cost in 2026?](#How_much_does_ClockShark_cost_in_2026)

[12 Frequently asked questions about ClockShark](#Frequently_asked_questions_about_ClockShark)
[12.1 Is ClockShark free?](#Is_ClockShark_free)

[12.2 How much does ClockShark cost per month?](#How_much_does_ClockShark_cost_per_month)

[12.3 Does ClockShark track GPS location?](#Does_ClockShark_track_GPS_location)

[12.4 Does ClockShark track you when you’re off the clock?](#Does_ClockShark_track_you_when_youre_off_the_clock)

[12.5 Does ClockShark work offline?](#Does_ClockShark_work_offline)

[12.6 Does ClockShark do payroll?](#Does_ClockShark_do_payroll)

[12.7 Does ClockShark have a mobile app?](#Does_ClockShark_have_a_mobile_app)

[12.8 What is ClockShark best used for?](#What_is_ClockShark_best_used_for)

[13 Bottom line: Is ClockShark the right choice?](#Bottom_line_Is_ClockShark_the_right_choice)
[13.1 Looking for a desk-project setup?](#Looking_for_a_desk-project_setup)

**ClockShark is mobile time tracking and scheduling software built for construction and field service businesses.** Field crews [clock in from job sites](https://www.timecamp.com/time-tracking/geofencing/)
 through the ClockShark app, with each entry tied to the work they’re doing. GPS adds location context, and approved hours can later feed job costing or payroll workflows.

On paper, the pricing starts gently enough. Standard begins at **$42 per month plus $9.50 per active user**, with a 14-day Pro trial and no credit card required. The more important question is what that plan actually covers once a crew is using the system day to day. ClockShark is built around mobile teams moving between sites, with the office following the same field activity from schedule to labor record.

| Key Takeaways about ClockShark in 2026 ClockShark fits teams whose workday starts at a job site. The product is built around field attendance and the assignments crews are carrying out away from the office. Recorded hours stay tied to the work they belong to. That gives supervisors usable data for job costing, payroll export, and labor reporting later in the workflow. The headline price tells only part of the story. Active-user charges sit on top of the base fee, there’s no permanent free tier, and current plans come with a three-year commitment. Business-software reviews are considerably stronger than app-store ratings. G2 and Capterra users score ClockShark highly overall, with customer support among the stronger areas, but feedback from people using the app in the field is more uneven. |
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![a screenshot of dashboard view in ClockShark](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-dashboard-screenshot.jpg)The ClockShark web timesheet, showing the clock-in panel and the week’s hours logged to a job and task. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

| How do we review software in TimeCamp? A human is behind every word posted here. We value our users’ time and trust, so you can be sure our team (Ola, Wojtek, Kasia, Iza, Robert, and others) spent real hours testing the apps, and then researching, briefing, and writing this article. Our editorial team has 10+ years of experience writing SaaS content, including testing and using a variety of tools daily. Our writers are also app users, so we write our recommendations based on what we would read as potential clients. Our main rule is “do not cover without a source.”We also revisit and update our articles to cover notable changes to the app’s features or pricing (at least quarterly). Read more → How do we create content and review software in TimeCamp? Happy reading! |
| --- |

## What is ClockShark and who is it built for in 2026?

ClockShark grew out of a family-run trade business in Chico, California, and has served field businesses since 2013. Simpro Group acquired the company in 2021. That origin still shows in the product: work starts at the site, and the office follows what crews are doing from there.

### ClockShark at a glance

| Category | ClockShark |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | ClockShark, based in Chico, California; serving customers since 2013 and now part of Simpro Group |
| Customer scale | 9,500+ companies and 100,000+ construction and field service professionals |
| Product type | Cloud-based timekeeping, scheduling, and job management software built around field crews |
| Core workflow | Schedule work → clock in on site → review hours → use approved records for costing or payroll export |
| Core features | Mobile time clock, GPS location tracking, geofencing, scheduling, job costing, reports, and time-off tools |
| Newer tools | ClockShark Lightning includes JobReady and Task Checklists; Mileage Tracking is available on Pro |
| Plans and pricing | Standard and Pro; monthly base fee plus a charge for each active user |
| Trial/commitment | 14-day Pro trial with no card; no permanent free plan; current plans carry a 3-year term |
| Payroll and integrations | No native payroll engine; connects with QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, Paychex, and Xero. Zapier extends the setup to 1,000+ other apps |
| Platforms | Web plus the ClockShark mobile app for iOS and Android, with shared-device and crew clock-in options |
| User ratings | G2: 4.6/5 from 314 reviews; Capterra: 4.7/5 from 1,911. App-store scores are lower, at about 2.9/5 on iOS and 3.4/5 on Google Play |
| Best fit | Construction and field service businesses coordinating mobile teams across job sites |

More than **9,500 businesses** and **100,000 construction and field service professionals** currently use the platform. Customers span electrical work, roofing, landscaping, cleaning, and other trades built around crews in the field. ADP Marketplace also named ClockShark a **2022 Best Vertical Solution**. Product development has stayed close to the same audience. ClockShark Lightning introduced JobReady, which turns existing schedule and job data into a shift brief. Task Checklists sit in the same field workflow, and Mileage Tracking is available on Pro.

Frankly, headcount feels like the wrong filter here. ClockShark itself talks about teams ranging from three to seventy-five people, but the shape of the workday tells you more.

- Crews move between sites, and recorded hours have to stay attached to the correct assignment before they reach payroll or labor costing.
- Ten-person contractors can have exactly that operating model.
- Much larger desk-based companies can have very little use for software built around field attendance and site-based work.

## How does ClockShark work in 2026?

ClockShark takes field activity from planning through approval, then passes the finished records into payroll or accounting. The workflow is fairly easy, which is actually one of the reasons I found the product easy to get around during testing.

![a screenshot of job details view in clockshark](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-job-details-screenshot.jpg)A ClockShark job with its site, comments, and task notes, the detail a crew sees before starting the shift. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

1. **Set up the work.** Managers create jobs, add the site address, assign people, then attach any notes or documents the crew may need. Tasks can sit underneath the main assignment when labor needs to be tracked at a finer level. I set up a test job in a few minutes, and the same basic information carried through to scheduling and later time entries.
2. **Build and publish the schedule.** Shifts are created directly in ClockShark and assigned to the relevant people or locations. Crews can view published schedules in the mobile app or through the web. Managers also have the option to notify employees when new shifts or later schedule changes are published, using push notifications or email.
3. **Start the shift.** Workers can begin from the mobile app, and shared-device options cover crews using one phone or tablet. Each entry is linked to the work selected at the start, so labor data already carries the right context when it reaches the office.
4. **Review the resulting timesheets.** Clock events feed digital timesheets for manager approval. Approved hours then move into reporting and job-cost calculations, where supervisors can check how much labor a project has actually consumed.
5. **Send approved hours downstream.** Direct integrations include **QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, Paychex, and Xero.** **Zapier** expands that setup to **1,000+ other apps**. Payroll itself still runs in the connected system. With ADP, for example, approved hours are exported from ClockShark and imported into ADP before the payroll run.

![a screenshot of scheduling view in clockshark](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-schedule-screenshot.jpg)Building a day’s schedule in ClockShark, with shifts assigned to crew members on a timeline by job. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

## What does ClockShark do well, and where does it fall short?

ClockShark is strongest when field time stays boring, in a good way. Crews clock in, choose the assignment, then get on with the day.

**Swetha C.,** a Product Manager reviewing the product on Capterra on May 31, 2026, liked that the “mobile app makes it convenient for employees to clock in and out from job sites.” That lines up with my own test. Basic punches didn’t send me hunting through menus, and the office-side record already carried the context I’d expect from a field tool.

**Capterra** currently shows **4.7/5 for ease of use and 4.8/5 for customer service (as of October 2026).**

![a screenshot of a review of clockshark posted on capterra](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-capterra-review-screenshot.jpg)ClockShark’s Capterra reviews page, where Swetha C., a product manager in IT and services, notes that the mobile app makes it convenient for employees to clock in and out from job sites. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

**Users notice that reporting takes a little more digging.** ClockShark lets you **filter reports by date or location**, then drill into details for specific employees and assignments. **CSV and Excel exports** give you more room outside the platform. Limits still show up in user feedback, though.

**A Verified User in Consulting wrote on G2** on July 10, 2026, that reports run “only up to one year at a glance” and **also wanted a monthly schedule view**. I didn’t run into that ceiling during my own test, but **a shorter trial won’t expose every reporting constraint a company hits after months of data**. The same reviewer also mentioned **a price increase after signup**, which is worth reading alongside the base-plus-user model and long contract term.

**G2** currently (as of October 2026) shows **ClockShark’s rating at 4.7/5(347).**

![a screenshot of g2 review of clockshark](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-g2-review-screenshot.jpg)A four-star G2 review from a verified small-business consulting user, praising ClockShark’s clean design but flagging reports limited to one year and a price increase after signup. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

Mobile feedback is noticeably rougher than the business-software reviews.

The dedicated iOS app currently sits at **2.9/5**, with recent complaints about crowded schedule views, odd notifications, overlapping entries in weak-service areas, and other bugs.

| I didn’t reproduce those problems consistently due to the short trial, so I wouldn’t say they’re universal. |
| --- |

They do show enough of a pattern to justify**testing the app on the actual phones your crews use**. [GPS feature](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/best-employee-gps-tracking-apps/)
 deserves the same treatment. Location data worked as expected in my test, but signal quality and device settings can still affect what reaches the office. A clean demo on one phone doesn’t settle the question for an entire field team.

| ClocksShark’s Strengths | ClocksShark’s Limitations |
| --- | --- |
| Easy clock-in workflow for field crews | Mobile-app reliability is less consistent |
| Job-linked hours support labor-cost reporting | Reporting depth has practical limits |
| Customer support scores very well | GPS accuracy depends on the device and conditions |
| Payroll integrations reduce manual re-entry | Payroll still runs in an external system |
| Scheduling stays close to field operations | Pricing comes with a multi-year commitment |

## How does ClockShark time tracking work in 2026?

ClockShark [time tracking](https://www.timecamp.com/)
 begins with a deliberate punch: *A field worker opens the app, picks the relevant assignment, then starts the shift.*

Browser entry is available as well, and shared setups cover crews using one device.

| What I liked here was the lack of cleanup required later: people track time against the work they’re actually doing, so the basic context is already attached when the entry reaches the office. |
| --- |

When assignments change during the day, employees can switch between jobs and tasks without clocking out, which keeps the same shift running as the work changes. Workers can also **add notes or attach photos** when a supervisor needs more detail from the field. GPS data may sit alongside the punch too, although I’ll leave the location mechanics for the next section. Clock events are then assembled into [digital timesheets](https://www.timecamp.com/time-tracking/rapid-timesheet-approvals/)
 for review.

Managers **approve time after checking the submitted entries**. From there, detailed reports break recorded hours down for labor analysis and more accurate job costing. The same records can go to payroll exports or **help estimate labor costs** for completed work. Small mistakes travel downstream, so getting the assignment right at clock-in gives the office a **stronger basis for more accurate timesheets and better job costing**. That handoff is the part I found more interesting than the timer itself.

| Step | What happens |
| --- | --- |
| Clock in | Start a shift from the app, browser, or shared crew setup |
| Add context | Choose the right assignment and add field details when needed |
| Switch work | Move between jobs or tasks during the shift |
| Review | Clock events become a timesheet ready for manager approval |
| Use approved hours | Records feed reporting, labor-cost analysis, job costing, or payroll export |

![a screenshot of timesheet view in ClockShark](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-timesheet-screenshot.jpg)A ClockShark timesheet with hours tracked to a specific job and task, ready for manager approval. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

## How does the ClockShark time clock work?

ClockShark supports **individual and shared attendance setups.** People working on their own can use the mobile app, office staff can start a shift through a browser, and CrewClock lets one supervisor record and [manage attendance](https://www.timecamp.com/time-tracking/attendance/)
 for multiple people from a single device. [Kiosk mode](https://marketplace.timecamp.com/kiosk)
 covers crews using a common phone or tablet at the shop or job site.

| Clock-in method | Use case |
| --- | --- |
| Mobile app | Individual crew members using their own phones |
| Web clock | Office staff starting shifts through a browser |
| CrewClock | A crew leader records attendance for the entire team from one device |
| Kiosk / shared device | Workers use a common phone or tablet |

The time clock also covers the rules around attendance. Managers are able to set overtime rules, and **they receive alerts when employees go into daily or weekly overtime**. Breaks can be recorded during a shift, with settings available to automate parts of break management as well. Shift reminders surface missed punches or late starts for review. Managers can then check those exceptions during timesheet approval and lock approved records against further edits.

Time-off history is available in reports too, giving supervisors **another attendance record to reference when they review submitted hours**. Employees also have the option to request time off through the system.

Shared-device options felt especially practical during testing. Many construction crews already work around a foreman or crew leader, so CrewClock fits naturally into that setup. People arriving separately or moving between sites can still **record their own attendance through the app**. **Both methods live inside the same system**, giving field teams some freedom in how they organize the start and end of a shift.

![a screenshot of clockshark mobile app for android](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-android-screenshot.jpg)Clocking in on the ClockShark Android app, with the live timer, the selected job and task, and options to switch work, start a break, or clock out. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

## How does ClockShark GPS tracking work?

ClockShark GPS tracking is quite comprehensive. **Clock-ins and clock-outs include GPS coordinates**, giving the office a location reference for each event. During an active shift, the **GPSTrak feature collects GPS location updates periodically** and builds a **breadcrumb trail** across the day. **Who’s Working Now adds real-time visibility**: managers see the team’s location and current assignments from one map, including which jobs are active. That gives the office a quick way to oversee field crews and follow job progress when several sites are running at the same time.

Geofencing adds a virtual boundary around a job address. From there, ClockShark supports a few practical controls:

- workers may receive a reminder when they enter the area and haven’t started their shift;
- leaving the site can trigger a prompt to clock out or change tasks;
- managers receive alerts when a punch happens outside the designated zone.

One detail deserves its own line: **the geofence doesn’t automatically block an off-site clock-in.** ClockShark offers a separate setting that requires Location Services before a mobile punch, but that only confirms GPS access on the device. It doesn’t prove the person is standing inside the designated boundary.

Accuracy still depends heavily on the phone. ClockShark lists **signal quality, device settings, and the surrounding environment** among the factors that **affect GPS readings**, and App Store**reviews include reports of inconsistent location data**.

My own test, which was quite short due to the trial limitations, couldn’t produce those problems consistently, so I’d treat them as a reason to test the setup across the actual devices used by the crew. **Privacy is easier to pin down**: location requests stop after clock-out or during an unpaid break. On the clock, supervisors have access to the positions collected alongside the work record.

| What it does | What it doesn’t do |
| --- | --- |
| Adds GPS data to clock events | Guarantee perfect accuracy on every device |
| Builds an on-clock breadcrumb trail with GPSTrak | Track locations after clock-out or during unpaid breaks |
| Uses geofences for reminders and off-site punch alerts | Automatically block every punch made outside a geofence |
| Shows active crews in Who’s Working Now | Override a phone’s GPS or location settings |

![a screenshot of clockshark's geofencing feature](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clockshark-geofencing-screenshot.jpg)The ClockShark map and GPSTrak view, where managers see clocked-in crew locations and current jobs in real time. Author’s screenshot, September 2026.

| Tracking desk work instead? Field location tells you plenty when crews spend the day moving between sites. Laptop-based work creates a different problem: you’re more likely to care about which apps, projects, or client tasks consumed the day. TimeCamp automatic time tracking captures that desktop activity and turns it into time entries for review, so you and your entire team don’t have to remember every switch between tasks. Time saved, focus increased! |
| --- |

## What are the pros and cons of ClockShark?

| Pros of ClockShark | Cons of ClockShark |
| --- | --- |
| Recorded hours stay tied to the work they belong to. That gives managers a solid basis for job costing and labor analysis. | A wrong entry can affect more than the timesheet. Misassigned hours also distort costing and downstream reporting. |
| GPS tracking gives supervisors live field context. They can check active locations and review breadcrumb trails when needed. | GPS accuracy depends on the device and conditions. Signal quality, phone settings, or app behavior can affect the data. |
| Scheduling fits closely with field operations. Crews receive assignments in the same system used for attendance and work records. | Schedule views have some limits. Reviewers have asked for more flexibility, including more flexible calendar views. |
| Payroll integrations reduce manual data entry. Approved hours connect with ADP, QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex, and other services. | Payroll still runs outside ClockShark. The platform prepares the records but doesn’t calculate or process payroll itself. |
| Usability and customer support score well with business users. Capterra ratings remain strong in both areas. | Mobile usability is less consistent. App-store feedback includes more bugs and day-to-day friction than G2 or Capterra reviews. |

## Who is ClockShark for, and when is it the wrong fit?

Headcount tells you surprisingly little about ClockShark. The **company describes customers ranging from roughly three to seventy-five people**, and a s**mall contractor can run a far more complicated field operation than a much larger office team**.

I’d look first at how the workday is organized: where crews start, how assignments shift during the day, what happens to recorded hours afterward, etc.

| Profile | Fit | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Construction crew moving between job sites | Strong fit | Attendance records stay connected to scheduled field work |
| Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or landscaping business | Strong fit | Crews move across locations and need coordination from the office |
| Contractor replacing paper timecards | Strong fit | Mobile entries move directly into review and payroll workflows |
| Agency or consultancy tracking billable client work | Different use case | Project economics carry more weight than physical location |
| Team relying on passive desktop capture | Different use case | ClockShark expects deliberate punches during the day |
| Business avoiding long software commitments | Commercial mismatch | Current plans come with a three-year term |

**Work location is the first threshold.** ClockShark earns its keep when supervisors are coordinating people who spend most of the day away from a desk. Office-based teams live mostly in browsers, meetings, and client systems, so location-aware attendance sits much lower on the priority list. Software centered on [billable hours](https://www.timecamp.com/time-tracking/billing/)
 or project profitability is a better match for that operating model.

**Capture style comes next.** Crews arriving at a site already have a natural moment to start the clock and select the current assignment. Knowledge workers bounce between tools throughout the day, sometimes for a few minutes at a time. [Desktop time tracking](https://www.timecamp.com/blog/top-desktop-time-tracker-apps/)
 handles that pattern more naturally because it records activity in the background and leaves the review step for later.

**Commercial commitment is the last threshold I’d check before rollout.** Base-plus-user pricing is easy enough to understand, but the three-year agreement changes the buying decision. Established field operations that already know what they need may be comfortable with that term. Teams still testing processes or looking for a low-risk starting point have much less flexibility after signing.

| Choose ClockShark when: mobile construction or field-service crews need location-aware attendance tied closely to crew scheduling and job costs. Look at a desk-project tracker when: most activity happens on computers, with automatic capture and project profitability closer to the center of the workflow. |
| --- |

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## How much does ClockShark cost in 2026?

ClockShark uses a base fee plus a charge for each active user. As of September 2026, **Standard costs $42 per month plus $9.50 per active user, and Pro costs $63 plus $11.50 per active user.** Prices are listed in U.S. dollars.

| As of October 2026, ClockShark’s pricing page doesn’t include a free plan. |
| --- |

New accounts get a **14-day Pro trial** with no credit card required, and all published plans carry a **three-year contract term**.

| Plan | Current price (as of September 2026) | What changes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $42/month + $9.50/active user | Core time and attendance, GPS and geofencing, scheduling, job/task tracking, approvals, and integrations |
| Pro | $63/month + $11.50/active user | Adds PTO, multi-department or office controls, advanced job costing, and shift wrap-up/compliance forms |

“Active user” needs a little context.

ClockShark allows customers to activate and deactivate people as staffing changes, and the invoice is prorated for the days each person remains active. Seasonal businesses get some flexibility from that setup. ClockShark’s terms add an important limit, though: the initial billed user count establishes the minimum commitment.

| I wouldn’t read the prorating language as a fully flexible month-to-month seat model. |
| --- |

The **three-year term** has a second cost option. ClockShark’s current terms state that the per-user fee can increase on each anniversary of a multi-year agreement by the change in the U.S. CPI-U **plus up to 5%**.

| Would I budget a three-year subscription from the first-month figure alone? No. A growing crew raises the bill on its own, and the contractual adjustment can push the per-user rate higher over time. |
| --- |

Crew size changes the monthly number quickly. At the current published rates, the math looks like this:

| Active users | Standard | Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | $89.50/month | $120.50/month |
| 10 | $137/month | $178/month |
| 25 | $279.50/month | $350.50/month |
| 50 | $517/month | $638/month |
| 75 | $754.50/month | $925.50/month |

A ten-person crew costs **$137 per month on Standard**, compared with **$517 for 50 active users**. On Pro, the same jump takes the monthly bill from **$178 to $638**. That spread is more informative to me than the starting price alone.

Would a contractor expect to have roughly the same headcount two years from now?

**If the answer is no, I’d run the numbers for the larger crew before signing.** ClockShark’s pricing scales predictably on paper, but the three-year term means future staffing levels belong in the calculation from day one.

## Frequently asked questions about ClockShark

### Is ClockShark free?

**No. There’s no permanent free plan.** New accounts receive a **14-day Pro trial** with no credit card required at signup. The trial opens the higher-tier feature set, giving teams room to test scheduling, GPS, and other field tools before paying for a subscription. Continued use after that requires Standard or Pro.

### How much does ClockShark cost per month?

**Standard costs $42 per month plus $9.50 per active user, and Pro costs $63 plus $11.50 per active user.** Charges are prorated when users are activated or deactivated, although the initial billed user count establishes the minimum commitment. Current subscriptions also carry a three-year term, so crew size matters as much as the headline monthly fee.

### Does ClockShark track GPS location?

**Yes. GPS location data is recorded during active shifts.** Clock events include coordinates, and the GPSTrak feature periodically collects additional points to build a breadcrumb trail through the workday. Managers are able to receive GPS location updates through field views such as Who’s Working Now. Geofences add reminders and off-site punch alerts around designated jobs.

Accuracy still depends on the phone, its settings, and conditions at the site.

### Does ClockShark track you when you’re off the clock?

**No. The app stops requesting GPS data after clock-out and during an unpaid break.** Location collection resumes after the worker starts tracking active work again. Managers are able to review positions captured during the shift, but the product documentation draws a clear boundary around off-the-clock periods.

### Does ClockShark work offline?

**Yes. The mobile app continues recording shift activity when the internet connection drops.** Stored data syncs after the device reconnects, which is useful at construction sites and service locations with weak coverage. Real-time visibility pauses during the outage, so the office won’t receive fresh field updates until connectivity returns.

### Does ClockShark do payroll?

**No. It doesn’t calculate or run payroll, but integrations are available on both plans.** Approved hours can move into systems such as **ADP, QuickBooks, Gusto, Paychex, and Xero**.

The ADP connection deserves one clarification. Employee data can sync between the systems, but completed timesheets aren’t automatically pushed into payroll in the background. Managers export approved time from ClockShark, then import and review it in ADP before running payroll.

### Does ClockShark have a mobile app?

**Yes. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.** Workers use them to start shifts, review schedules, add job notes, or request time off. CrewClock gives a supervisor the option to record attendance for several people from one device, and shared-device setups cover teams working from the same shop or site.

### What is ClockShark best used for?

**It works best for construction and field service companies that manage jobs across multiple locations.** A construction company can use the platform as a time clock and scheduling app, keeping attendance connected to assignments and labor costs. Detailed reports also help managers review employee patterns and spot attendance issues across the team.

It also suits other field service companies whose crews move between customer sites during the day. Desk-based teams centered on passive desktop capture or client-project profitability have a different workflow and will usually be looking for another type of tracker.

## Bottom line: Is ClockShark the right choice?

ClockShark is in its element when the workday happens out in the field. Crews go between sites, supervisors need to know who’s actually on the clock, labor hours have to land against the right assignment, etc. That’s the operating model ClockShark understands. **Scheduling and location-aware punches** sit close to job-cost data, so the office spends less time chasing down loose ends later.

The trade-offs become easier to see in day-to-day use.

- **Mobile feedback is more mixed** than the headline G2 and Capterra ratings suggest, and reviewers still call out limits around reporting or app behavior.
- **Base pricing plus active users** is easy to follow on paper, but a three-year commitment leaves less room to change course later.

However, this is mostly what ClockShark’s core audience is used to.

I’d still want the crew to test the app on their actual phones before anyone signs a long agreement.

**Desk and project teams have a different set of priorities.** Most of the day happens on computers, so GPS punches or crew dispatching sit far down the list. Automatic capture and project economics move much closer to the center, i.e. tracking billable work and understanding margins. TimeCamp is built much more around that kind of desk-based workflow and doesn’t try to replace a field-service toolkit.

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