Desktop App | Upwork [updated]

| Feature | Description | Protection Impact | |---------|-------------|--------------------| | | Timer running in background; logs time in 10-min increments | ✅ Required for payment protection | | Activity Rate | Percentage of time with keyboard/mouse activity per segment | Low activity (<30%) may flag review | | Screenshots | Captured up to 6x per hour (blurred/removable by client) | Mandatory for protection | | Memo Field | Freelancer notes per work segment | Strengthens dispute evidence | | Idle Detection | Pauses timer after ~2 mins of no input | Prevents billing for inactive time | | Offline Tracking | Records work without internet; syncs later | No protection during offline period |

| Feature | Desktop App (Auto Time) | Mobile App | Web Browser (Manual) | |---------|------------------------|------------|----------------------| | Payment Protection | ✅ Yes (hourly) | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Screenshots | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Activity Tracking | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Works Offline | ✅ Limited sync | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Best For | Hourly, client trust | Quick messages, tracking location | Fixed-price, admin tasks | desktop app upwork

The app serves three main functions: