Getting Started
Welcome to Hourly! Our intuitive time tracking app helps you manage your work hours, track multiple projects, and generate professional reports. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your time tracking experience.
How Hourly Works
Hourly is designed to make time tracking effortless. Simply start a timer when you begin working, add notes about your tasks, and stop when you're done. Your sessions are automatically organized by project, making it easy to see where your time goes and generate reports for clients or personal review.
Quick Setup Guide
- Step 1: Download Hourly from the App Store
- Step 2: Tap "Start" to begin tracking your time
- Step 3: Tap "Stop" when you're finished working
- Step 4: Fill in session details (select/create project, add notes)
- Step 5: Save your session
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Features
Project Management
- Create unlimited projects with custom colors and icons
- Set individual hourly rates for each project
- Archive completed projects to keep your list organized
- View project statistics and total hours tracked
Time Tracking
- One-tap timer start/stop functionality
- Pause and resume sessions as needed
- Add detailed notes to each session
- Manual session entry for past work
Reporting
- Generate professional PDF reports
- Filter by date range and projects
- Include session details and notes
- Calculate total hours and earnings automatically
Troubleshooting
Timer Not Starting
- Ensure you have selected a project first
- Check that you don't have another active session running
- Try restarting the app if the issue persists
Sync Issues
- Verify you're signed in to your account
- Check your internet connection
- Go to Settings and tap "Sync Now" to force a sync
- Try signing out and signing back in if issues persist
Report Generation Problems
- Make sure you have sessions in the selected date range
- Check that the selected projects have tracked time
- Ensure you have sufficient storage space on your device
Tips for Effective Time Tracking
- Be Consistent: Start your timer as soon as you begin working
- Use Projects: Organize your work by client or task type
- Add Notes: Brief descriptions help when reviewing your time
- Review Regularly: Check your weekly/monthly reports to understand your productivity patterns
- Set Rates: Include hourly rates to automatically calculate earnings
Privacy & Security
Your privacy is our top priority. All your time tracking data is encrypted and stored securely in the cloud. We never share your personal information or time tracking data with third parties. For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.
System Requirements
- iOS 17.0 or later
- iPhone or iPad
- Approximately 50 MB of storage space
- Internet connection for cloud sync (optional)
Still Need Help?
Our support team is here to assist you with any questions or issues.
Email: support@furwise.app
We typically respond within 24-48 hours