# Shop It Timer Notes — adds value to your time > Time-stamped notes and expense tracker for shoppers and daily life. (iPhone/iPad app by Saketh Ashvapuram.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-it-timer-notes/id552688042 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Saketh Ashvapuram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802482502) - Category: Business, Lifestyle - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.40/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-08-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-it-timer-notes/id552688042/reviews.md ## What is Shop It Timer Notes? Shop IT Timer notes, on the fly where everything time-stamped TO-THE-SECOND. Expense Tracker - log expenses, upload receipts for each shop, calculate the total amount of expenses. Best ' Mystery Shopper's Mobile app' for note-taking. We interviewed over 100 professional Mystery Shoppers and considered every valuable review given by the users and all the valuable need-based feedback has been incorporated in this app to make your life safer and easier while making you more money at the same time. We are on a mission to help users remove the pain of note-taking, time tracking, and saving reports. Not only for Shoppers. Awesome for Daily life and Work notes. ======== APP DESCRIPTION ======== - It just looks like you are texting - Everything is TIME-STAMPED (TO THE SECOND) can be easily toggled between 24 hour time and 12 hours (am/pm) time - Passcode lock - Adjustable font size to make you feel comfortable looking at your Notes - No Log-in required - Intuitive and simple to use. If you can text, you already know how to "Shop It!" - Expenses Log, Upload Receipts. - iTunes File sharing - Sync iPhone with your PC - Many more you have to explore, trust us it has many more to store in it and make the life of note-taking easy. Also: - 'Tap' the screen to mark the time (to the second)- similar to a 'lap timer' - Save notes and "do not forget" instructions on the 'Shop List' page. flip back and forth discreetly between this and the covert 'Text Entry' screen. - Calculate time gap between two timestamps? We don't want you to go anywhere else for your reporting. Just long tap on timings in your Current Note. For far less than your pay on one 'Fast Food Shop', add this App to your Mystery-Shopping Toolkit. Spend less energy trying not-to-be-spotted and more time observing; save time on reports since you have all your notes, timings, photos, videos and voice memos in one place. Time=Money; it all adds up. *** *** The app has proven very stable and complaints are rare, but if there is ever anything amiss we definitely need the feedback in order to fix it. We respond quickly to every inquiry. Thank you for considering 'Shop-It'!! *** ---------------------------------------------------------------- More Info: ---------------------- Please visit http://tarushi-shopit.com ....for simple operating instructions, contact us, or to offer suggestions for future updates. Your good reviews are extremely valuable to us! Thank you. 'Shop It’ is not affiliated with any Shopping companies or their clients. ## Key features - Second-by-second time-stamping - Expense logging with receipt uploads - Discreet text entry - Time gap calculation - Passcode lock - Adjustable font size ## Chart rankings - #84 in Top Paid · Business (US App Store) ## What do users think of Shop It Timer Notes? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Excellent for mystery shopping - ⏱️ Accurate to-the-second timing - 📸 Discreet photo taking - 🎙️ Audio recording useful - 🤫 Stealthy/discreet interface - 📝 Organized notes - 💡 Developer responsiveness - 💰 Good value for price - 🔄 Frequent improvements - 📱 All-in-one tool - 🚀 Streamlines reporting - 👍 Easy to use - ⏱️ One-tap time stamping - 🌟 Game changer for shoppers **Cons** - 🐛 App crashes - 🐛 Recordings sometimes empty/unplayable - 🐛 App shuts down when switching apps - 🐛 Time marking too sensitive - 🐛 Inconsistent recording reliability - 🐛 Red recording banner not stealthy - 🐛 Slider bar for audio difficult - 🐛 Notes not editable - 🐛 Photo saving issues - 🐛 Hidden camera warning on return key - 🐛 Secret cam and regular cam can't be enabled simultaneously - 🐛 Repeated requests to like on Facebook - 🐛 Frozen app/black screen **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes, losing timings - Recordings are empty or unplayable - App shuts down and closes notes when switching apps - Time marking is too sensitive, creating unneeded marks - Recording feature is not reliable - Giant blinking red banner shows recording is active - Slider bar for audio navigation is difficult - Cannot edit or correct notes - Difficulty saving photos - Hidden camera warning appears when pressing return key - App freezes and shows a black screen - Audio recording sometimes doesn't work even in airplane mode - Hidden camera banner shows up when needing to interact with employees **Most requested features** - Disable phone's auto-lock feature for iOS - Add to disable auto-lock apps list - Partnership with audio transcription to text - Make data accessible in iTunes file sharing - Organize photo export better - Export all shop data in a single folder - Sync partnership with GeoVerify - Access partnership to JobSlinger Calendar - Option to swap hidden camera and send button - Enable secret cam simultaneously with regular cam - Ability to change or correct shop notes - Make timer small on top of screen - Automatically save photos without selection - Customize mark time feature - Non-stop voice recording - Change time format from military to standard ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-it-timer-notes/id552688042/reviews.md ### 5/5 — You will love this app! *2025-07-26, version 10.3* When I do mystery shopping this app helps me a lot! Great app!! ### 3/5 — One edition could make it perfect! *2022-04-24, version 10.2* I use this app for each and every shop I do. My only complaint is that it’s not able to disable my phones auto lock feature. There have been so many times that I realize after an interaction that despite not being on low power mode, my phones auto lock stopped my “secret mode” recording. Please request to be added to the disable auto lock apps (ie gps etc) for iOS. Having to tap my phone and accidentally adding a time stamp where it’s not needed is killing my notes! I paid to upgrade so I can’t recommend this app to other shoppers without mentioning this headache of missing possible crucial moments! 2022 update- is there any word on if the app will be added to disable auto locking of your phone while using? That is the one feature that I use most. I hate that I only get the 30 seconds before the auto lock ends the recording. I made the original review 2 years ago. Had to take it to 3 stars for the headache of lost footage. That’s the best way to make notes not seem obvious during shops to get a view of who you’re interacting with. ### 5/5 — Couldn’t live without this program *2021-06-30, version 9.5* This app makes my job easier then I ever thought it could be. This is the only program I use for my mystery shopping excursions. Before Saketh introduced this app, I had to use a recording device for my timings, pictures and videos. This app does it all! All I need is my phone. Saketh is all hands on deck and listens to all our concerns. ### 5/5 — Secret Shoppers NEED this app. *2021-06-07, version 9.4* This app is the perfect companion for a secret shopper. It has so many features useful for a secret shopper already and the Dev is wonderful and is alway improving based on suggestions form his users. This app is a MUST HAVE. ### 5/5 — Excellent mystery shopper app *2021-05-29, version 9.3* It looks like the developers really talked to pro shoppers to get their opinions on what they need. This app is everything I need to do a perfect shop. Low price for the app too. Easy decision to buy it. ### 5/5 — A really useful app *2020-11-02, version 9.3* Not only is this app really useful but the creator of it is very responsive to users and helpful, ### 5/5 — Very helpful *2019-04-20, version 8.2* This app is very helpful for mystery shopping and auditing. I especially like the stealth camera feature and that the audio recordings are time-stamped to the second when replaying. I used to record with other apps and have to do the math to figure out what time an event happened by calculating time from the start or end time of the recording. The one-tap time stamp is very useful as well but I do tend to forget to record timings, so I always use audio as a backup. I have been using this app for several months and have only once lost a recording, but I believe I accidentally clicked something that caused that to happen. Audio recording continues even with phone on lock mode. ### 5/5 — Must have app *2018-12-14, version 8.0* This app is amazingly useful when mystery shopping. It allows to the second timing that I haven't found anywhere else. I know I don't use all the features but just for the timing ability alone, it's the best I've found. Developer is very responsive and clearly wants to do everything possible to meet the needs and requests of users. ### 5/5 — Great app and customer support! *2018-10-17, version 7.2* I’m new to “shopping” and am so glad I downloaded the app right away. I had some questions and was able to speak with the developer. He understands the shopping business and is extremely open to making changes to support his users. ### 2/5 — Great Potential but Unreliable! *2018-08-17, version 7.2* This app has a ton of great features but if it runs in the background too long it crashes! I just lost a $40 shop because the app crashed and I lost my exact timings! I hope they can fix this. I’m stuck until they can figure it out. ## Frequently asked questions about Shop It Timer Notes ### What does Shop It Timer Notes do? Shop It Timer Notes is an application designed for precise, second-by-second time-stamped note-taking and expense tracking. It helps users log expenses, upload receipts for specific shops, and calculate the total amount spent. It aims to simplify the process of note-taking and reporting for various users, including mystery shoppers. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include to-the-second time-stamping for all entries, an expense tracker with receipt uploading capabilities, a discreet text entry screen that resembles texting, passcode lock for privacy, adjustable font sizes, and the ability to calculate time gaps between timestamps. It also supports iTunes File Sharing for syncing with a PC. ### How much does Shop It Timer Notes cost? The application is a paid app, priced at less than the cost of one fast-food shop. Specific pricing details can be found on the app store listing. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned. ### Is this app compatible with my device? The app description mentions iTunes File Sharing, suggesting compatibility with iPhones and PCs for syncing. While specific OS version requirements are not detailed, it is designed for mobile use. For precise compatibility, it's recommended to check the app store listing for your device. ### Who would benefit most from using this app? This app is particularly beneficial for mystery shoppers who need to meticulously track their time and expenses during assignments. It's also useful for anyone who needs detailed note-taking with precise timestamps, such as professionals tracking work activities or individuals managing daily expenses and tasks efficiently. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.3 — 2025-03-15 What's New in the App Store Optimized for iOS 18 to ensure the best performance and stability. Now fully compatible with the latest iPhone 16 series for a seamless experience. ### 10.2.1 — 2024-04-06 What's New in Version 10.2.1 of Shop It ========================== To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store regularly. Easily record payment due dates and submission dates within the app. Set reminders to alert you of approaching deadlines. Keep track of payments for each shop with greater visibility and control. Please keep it updated so you’ve always got our latest and greatest improvements. We have made every effort to persist your old Saved Notes upon updating, and we have tested this thoroughly. But in the event of any data loss due to system errors, we are not responsible. We take great pride in "Shop It" and hope you love our new version. Thank you for all the suggestions!! If you like us, please rate the new version. Did you know you can rate again this new version? Many Thanks. ### 10.2 — 2021-12-13 What's New in Version 10.2 of Shop It ========================== To make our app better for you, we bring updates to the App Store regularly. Please keep it updated so you’ve always got our latest and greatest improvements. We have made every effort to persist your old Saved Notes upon updating, and we have tested this thoroughly.  But in the event of any data loss due to system errors, we are not responsible. We take great pride in "Shop It" and hope you love our new version. Thank you for all the suggestions!! If you like us, please rate the new version. Did you know you can rate again this new version?  Many Thanks. ### 10.1 — 2021-08-17 What's New in Version 10.1 of Shop IT ================================= We’re listening to your feedback and keeping all our efforts to make ‘Shop It’ more helpful to you. Please keep it updated so you’ve always got our latest and greatest improvements. We take great pride in "Shop It" and hope you love our new version. Thank you for all the suggestions!! If you like us, please rate the new version. Did you know you can rate again this new version? Many Thanks. ### 10.0 — 2021-07-25 What's New in Version 10.0 of Shop IT ================================= We’re listening to your feedback and keeping all our efforts to make ‘Shop It’ more helpful to you. In this release, we have extended a few of the most useful app features to support on your Apple Watch. Now enjoy easy access to your most loved features without taking out your iPhone. Please keep it updated so you’ve always got our latest and greatest improvements. We take great pride in "Shop It" and hope you love our new version. Thank you for all the suggestions!! If you like us, please rate the new version. Did you know you can rate again this new version? Many Thanks. ## More apps by Saketh Ashvapuram - [Shop It Lite - Stealth Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shop-it-lite-stealth-notes/id564984424) - [Make a Receipt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-receipt/id1241924385) All apps by Saketh Ashvapuram: https://appshunter.io/developer/1802482502 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*