HapTime – Time Tracking Without the Timers

Timers are typically viewed as an essential component in most time tracking applications, however HapTime has taken a different approach. The web-based platform provides a way for people to track how much time they’re spending on various projects automatically, without having to set any pesky timers or record their data in complicated spreadsheets.

The biggest challenge that people report when using most time tracking applications is that they forget to start their timers at the beginning of each project. HapTime thinks you shouldn’t have to remember to start a timer, which is why it sends daily reminders instead. When you receive a daily reminder via email, click on the link and manually enter how many hours you spent working on each project that day. You can also click on the emotion icons to record how satisfied you were with each project or task. Based on the data you enter, HapTime can tell you how much time you’ve spent working on each project this week or month and which projects brought you the most happiness.

The HapTime web-app is fully responsive, which means you can record your work on any device—including desktops, tablets, and smartphones—without needing to download and install a mobile app. HapTime is a straightforward time management solution that helps people better understand which projects they actually enjoy.

Practical Uses:

• Track how much time you’ve spent working on an important project
• Determine which client is taking up the most of your time
• See which projects make you the happiest
• Turn down work that isn’t satisfying

Insider Tips:

• Users with upgraded plans receive weekly or monthly reports
• Add multiple users to a company accounts
• Daily reminders are available for users with upgraded plans
• Employee happiness reports show how satisfied your employees are

What we liked:

• HapTime tracks all the data people would typically record in a spreadsheet
• Passive time tracking only has to be done once each day
• Users don’t have to remember to set any timers before they start work
• Refunds are available to people who aren’t happy with HapTime

What we didn’t like:

• Some people may have trouble remembering exactly how much time they spent on each project by the time they receive their daily email

Alternatives:

• Dashable – http://www.dashable.com
• Freckle – https://letsfreckle.com
• RescueTime – https://www.rescuetime.com

Company Info:

• Launched: 2014
• Privately Held
• Headquarters: Italy
• Founded by: Andrea Grassi
• Web site: http://haptime.in

Costs:

• Small Plan is $2 per month, paid yearly
• The Freelance Plan is $3 per month, paid yearly
• The Company Plan has custom pricing