Item: Buddy Punch
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I like the simplicity of the website dashboard, and I can use it no matter the device (I travel a lot and it's useful to use it on my smartphone when I'm on the go). It takes a while to figure out how to enter times when not in real-time, but overall I like how it works and keeps an accurate record of my times!

Pros and Cons

Responsive
Simple interface
Communicative between me and authorizer

Larger font for entering in times manually
Create analog clock that I can click and drag the hours and minutes
Add a panel to show my message center

Most Important Features

Simplicity
Responsiveness to various devices
Ease of communication
Easy to read

Return on Investment

Buddy Punch has helped me in reaching my monthly goals by showing my productivity in clear detail.
Because of Buddy Punch, my time entry process takes 50% less time than with the previous manual method.
Having a seamless and easy solution like Buddy Punch has allowed me to get paid quicker than before!

Key Insights

Do you think Buddy Punch delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Buddy Punch's feature set?

Yes

Did Buddy Punch live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Buddy Punch go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Buddy Punch again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, OneDrive

Likelihood to Recommend

Buddy Punch would be well-suited in various situations, such as professionals who attend events such as conferences and conventions. Having a responsive web app like this is convenient and takes some of the hassle out of entering times, rather than doing it when returning to the office. Another situation where Buddy Punch would be well-suited is for students: if they are active in punching in and out, I think they would be more likely to remain engaged in their curriculum!

Products Replaced

Yes - Microsoft Excel -- manual and not user-friendly. I had to enter my times in manually, and I wasn't sure if my math was correct! Luckily, the templates were simple, but there was a bit of a learning curve on how to fill in the information correctly. I'm sure my colleagues who aren't as familiar with Excel as I am had a more challenging time!

Key Differentiators

Product Features
Product Usability

The most important factor for me was finding something that was familiar. Many people have used timekeeping software before, and they all look generally the same. Why not have an application that not only looks similar to others, but is also easy to navigate and is responsive to various devices?

Evaluation Lessons Learned

I would not change my evaluation and selection process, but I would expect that my input is allowed for all planned upgrades and act as a participant in a focus group. Because of the huge increase of remote workers, there are some enhancements that I would be aware of, and would like the opportunity to express them to the developers and other key people involved with this product.

A Simple, Responsive Game-changer!

Overall Satisfaction with Buddy Punch