Automate clock-in and clock-out with geofences

Time tracking shouldn't be a guessing game. But if you're still relying on punch cards or manual entries, that's exactly what it is. Radar helps workforce and operations teams automate clock-ins and clock-outs with geofences.

Whether you are building a shift tracking app, workforce marketplace, or logistics platform, Radar reduces fraud, improves accuracy, and scales across job sites.

Why manual time tracking falls short

Badges and spreadsheets might get the job done, but they're not exactly built for scale. People forget to clock in. They clock in for someone else. They fudge the numbers. Multiply that across dozens of locations, and you're looking at a lot of lost time, literally.

With geofences, that changes. A geofence is just a virtual boundary around a job site. When someone walks in, Radar logs the clock-in. When they leave, it logs the clock-out. It's automatic, accurate, and invisible to your users.

The result? Fewer errors. Less admin work. And a time tracking system that actually reflects reality.

What exactly is a geofence?

Think of a geofence as a digital perimeter around a physical space. Could be a warehouse, retail store, office, or job site. With Radar, you can draw these geofences as simple circles or detailed polygons, depending on the shape of your site.

Once you've set up a geofence, Radar does the rest. It logs events whenever someone's device crosses in or out. No user action required. Just clean, reliable clock-in data tied to real locations.

The biggest problems geofences help solve

• Time theft and buddy punching. No more clocking in from the parking lot or on someone else's behalf.
• No-shows and late arrivals. Get real-time location data, not guesswork, which is critical for platforms like a shift marketplace where reliability matters.
• Human error. Mistyped entries and forgotten check-ins are a thing of the past.
• Inconsistent tracking. Every site uses the same logic, so you don't have to babysit your data.
  

Managers get real-time insights. Payroll teams get cleaner data. And ops teams get their time back.

How Radar fits in

Radar makes it easy to bring geofences into your time tracking flow:

• Set up geofences. Use circles or polygons to define job sites in the Radar dashboard.
• Track location passively. The Radar SDK runs in the background with minimal battery impact.
• Trigger clock-ins and clock-outs. Events fire when devices enter or exit your geofences.
• Send data where it needs to go. Use webhooks or APIs to pass events into your timesheets, payroll system, or dispatch tools. Think of it as your own dispatch track API, purpose-built for workforce and logistics.

Integration is straightforward. Many teams finish setup in a sprint or less.

Built-in fraud protection

We've seen it all, GPS spoofers, rooted devices, emulator tricks. Radar helps you stay a step ahead:

• Spoofing and emulator detection. Flags fake locations and emulator use before it causes issues.
• Tamper and jailbreak detection. Blocks data from compromised devices.
• Out-of-bounds alerts. Get notified if someone tries to clock in from the wrong place.
• Place verification. Optional checks confirm a user is actually at the right site, not just nearby.

You get a time tracking system that's tough to cheat, and more reliable shift track data for managers, platforms, and payroll teams.

Real-world results

Milk Moovement powers its logistics platform with Radar geofences to track drivers across hundreds of pickup and drop-off locations. "Each site is geofenced, so the system can automatically log when a driver arrives, how long they dwell, and when they leave. This provides accurate shift delivery tracking data that helps dispatchers and customers understand exactly what happened in the field.

This gives dispatchers real-time visibility into fleet performance, makes dwell time reporting automatic, and removes the need for manual check-ins. With Radar, Milk Moovement can measure the efficiency of every route, cut down on paperwork, and give customers more accurate insights into deliveries.

Other workforce platforms are using geofences to detect no-shows and trigger job-specific workflows based on location.

Designed to scale

Radar's SDKs are lightweight, fast to integrate, and built with developers in mind. You can deploy quickly and make updates without needing to ship a new app version, thanks to remote config.

Radar's pricing is simple, too. It's based on monthly tracked users, not per check or event. That means no surprise costs if usage spikes. Whether you manage 10 sites or 10,000, Radar scales with you.

Why teams choose Radar

Clock-in tools are everywhere, but few are built for accuracy, security, and scale. Radar stands out with:

• Enterprise-grade reliability
• Developer-first tools and docs
• Low-friction integration
• Best-in-class geofences
• All-in-one location platform

From geofencing to maps to geo-compliance, Radar does more than just track time, it powers location infrastructure across your stack.

See it in action

Geofences take the guesswork out of time tracking. No more faked entries. No more cleanup. Just clean, accurate data that works behind the scenes.

Check out the Radar docs or request a demo to see how easy it is to get started.