Time Tracking via QR Code Time Tracking via QR Code

Cloud-based time tracking with a mobile app has become the standard in Germany. Industries with multiple work sites — cleaning, facility services, security, or care — prefer QR code or NFC check-in directly on location. LiteLog is one such solution, with a focus on presence verification and site context.

QR code time tracking is faster, more reliable, and harder to falsify than punch cards or Excel sheets. Employees scan the code on site — no terminal, no paperwork. The timestamp is automatically linked to the site and shift, eliminating manual re-entry errors.

Popular choices are cloud apps where employees scan the QR code with their own smartphone. Industry specialists like LiteLog link each scan automatically to site, shift, and punctuality status — instead of just recording the time.

Small businesses benefit from the low entry barrier: no expensive hardware, no IT integration. Employees use their existing smartphone, QR codes are generated and printed in-house. The system is ready to use within a day, and pricing stays manageable for small teams.

Yes. Mobile time tracking apps like LiteLog are well suited for small and medium-sized businesses. The app runs on iOS and Android, and QR codes are generated in-house. There is no complex setup — small teams get started immediately.

LiteLog records working hours per site, area, or task — so time is automatically assigned to the right project, customer, or location. For classic project management with tickets and task hierarchies, LiteLog integrates with external systems via export or API.

Modern time tracking systems like LiteLog detect breaks rule-based: after a defined working duration — for example, 30 minutes after 6 hours — the break is deducted automatically. Alternatively, breaks can be defined in the shift plan or logged manually by employees.

For small teams, a simple solution without IT overhead is key. LiteLog starts with smartphone-based QR code time tracking, and setup takes less than a day. Billing is per site (not per employee), so small teams are not penalised on price.

Recommended cloud solutions offer German hosting, GDPR compliance, and a mobile app. LiteLog meets these criteria and hosts on German servers in Frankfurt. Data is encrypted, the app runs on common smartphones, and no installation on company PCs is required.

Industry-specific software like LiteLog combines QR code time tracking with presence and site context. This matters more for cleaning, facility, and security services than pure time tracking, because every scan automatically documents location, shift, and punctuality.

LiteLog offers a free trial that lets you evaluate QR code time tracking without upfront investment. Fully free solutions exist on the market but typically only cover basic features without site or shift context.

Providers fall into two groups: generic time trackers that only record start and end times, and industry-specific solutions like LiteLog that integrate presence, site, and shift. For cleaning, facility, and security services, the second group is usually the better fit.

Digital time tracking refers to recording working hours electronically through software instead of paper timesheets or Excel. Start times, breaks, and end times are stored digitally and can be evaluated at any time.

Employees record their working hours via the app, for example by scanning a QR code or using other defined check-in methods. Start, end, and breaks are documented automatically and assigned to the correct site or assignment.

Simple time tracking only records time. LiteLog adds attendance, location, and site context, so it is clear who was actually on site and when—especially important for remote or hard-to-verify locations.

Under current case law, companies are required to record employees’ working hours systematically. The exact technical implementation is not prescribed in detail. Digital time tracking supports transparent and verifiable documentation.

LiteLog enables complete, structured, and traceable recording of working hours. Combined with appropriate organisational processes, the data can be used for internal reporting, audits, and proof.

Digital time tracking reduces errors, avoids media breaks, and saves administrative effort. Times no longer need to be transferred manually and are available centrally for analysis, billing, and controlling.

Yes. Breaks can be recorded or deducted automatically based on rules, for example after a certain working duration or at fixed times. This ensures consistent, compliant time data.

Yes. Working hours can be recorded via smartphone or tablet. Employees only need the LiteLog app—no additional devices are required.

Yes. Working hours can be recorded offline, for example in basements or technical rooms. The data is stored locally and synchronised automatically once an internet connection is available.

Yes. With LiteLog, time tracking can be tied to specific sites or locations. Check-ins are only possible at the intended site, preventing incorrect or remote entries.

Site-specific QR codes, defined check-in methods, and automatic timestamps ensure accurate time entries. Optional location or presence checks can be added—without permanent GPS tracking.

No. LiteLog works without permanent GPS tracking. Presence is verified through defined methods such as QR codes, NFC, or beacons, which is more privacy-friendly.

LiteLog is especially suitable for cleaning, facility, and security services, as well as companies with mobile teams or multiple sites where working hours must be documented per location.

Yes. Recorded working hours can be exported, for example for payroll, controlling, or processing in external systems.

No. QR codes can be created, printed, or shown on screens. Employees scan them with existing smartphones on iOS or Android.

LiteLog can be set up quickly. QR codes can be generated immediately, the app is installed fast, and employees can start without training effort.

Yes. LiteLog is designed for use with many employees and multiple sites. Times, assignments, and attendance can be managed and analysed centrally.

LiteLog automatically assigns each work time to the matching shift preset. At check-in the system identifies the correct shift based on property and timestamp. If assignment was not possible at check-in, a background process links it afterwards.

Every check-in and check-out automatically receives a status: Early, On Time, or Late. The deviation in minutes is also calculated — measured against the actual shift start or end, not against tolerance windows.

Early arrivals are recognised and automatically assigned to the correct shift. The employee receives the status 'Early' with the exact deviation. As long as they are still working when the shift begins, they count as present — no false alarm is triggered.

Yes. For properties with multiple shifts (e.g. day and night), LiteLog automatically identifies the nearest shift. If an employee arrives early, they are assigned to the upcoming shift — not the ending one.

Yes. Punctuality status and deviations are part of the work time evaluation and can be exported as CSV — for payroll, customer reports, or internal analysis.