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Build a Clock In Clock Out Shortcut for iPhone

Tracking your work hours accurately is essential for freelancers, contractors, and anyone billing by the hour, but opening a dedicated time-tracking app every morning adds friction you don't need. A clock in clock out shortcut for iPhone timestamps your start and end times directly into a running Apple Notes log. It's the lightest possible time tracker that still gives you a complete record at the end of the week.

How this time tracking shortcut works

Tap the shortcut when you start work and it appends a 'Clock in' entry with the current time to your time log note. Tap it again at the end of the day and it logs 'Clock out' with the time and automatically calculates the hours worked for that session. At the end of the week your note contains a complete, timestamped work log.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe your shortcut (e.g., 'Log clock in and clock out times with hours worked to a note').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the time tracker shortcut.

3

Tap the 'Install' button to add it directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

No subscription required

Replaces paid time-tracking apps with a free native solution that lives entirely in Apple Notes.

One-tap logging

Clock in and out with a single tap from your home screen or lock screen widget.

Automatic hour calculation

The shortcut calculates hours worked per session so you don't have to do the maths yourself.

Ready to build this?

Build this shortcut in seconds.

Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.

Describe this shortcut

Credit is required before Turin builds it. Review the actions, then install.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Build a Clock In Clock Out Shortcut shortcut free?

Signed-in users can build one custom AI shortcut each day for free, subject to free-model availability. Continued generation uses prepaid credit according to model usage, and a 0.1 credit compile fee applies only when an installable paid shortcut is stored. No subscription or App Store download is required.

Which iPhone, iPad, and Mac models does this shortcut support?

Compatibility depends on the actions the shortcut uses and the software on your device. Review the generated actions before installing, especially when a shortcut relies on newer Apple features or third-party apps.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

It depends on its actions. Device-only actions can run locally, while web, weather, AI, and other online services need a connection. Turin needs a connection to build and install the shortcut.

Can I customise this shortcut after installing it?

Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.