The Raken mobile app is where your field team logs their daily work. This article walks you through the app's layout so you can find everything you need and start logging in minutes.
Quick Answer
The Raken mobile app has four main areas in the bottom navigation bar:
Project tools — daily reports, work logs, time cards, notes, attachments, safety, checklists, and more
Time — time management, clock in/out, entries, summary, and review
Schedule — view and manage scheduled shifts
More — settings, notifications, profile, and messaging
The Bottom Navigation Bar
The bottom navigation bar is always visible and gives you access to the four main sections of the app:
Project tools — daily reports, work logs, time cards, notes, attachments, safety, checklists, documents, and more for your selected project
Time — time management, clock in/out, time card entries, summary, and review (Performance Plan)
Schedule — view and manage your scheduled shifts
More — settings, notifications, profile, messaging, and account options
Project Tools
Step 1: Select a Project
Tap Project tools in the bottom navigation bar. If no project is selected, tap Select project at the top of the screen — you'll see a list of recent and all active projects. Tap the project you want to work on.
Step 2: Access Project Tools
Once a project is selected, the Project tools screen shows all tools available for that project:
Daily logs — Work logs, Time cards, Notes, Attachments, Survey
Safety & QC — Checklists, Toolbox talks, Observations, Incidents
Tasks — View and complete assigned tasks
Documents — Access uploaded project files
Forms — Complete project forms
RFIs — View and respond to requests for information
Gallery — Browse project photos
Messages — Project-level messaging
The Time Tab
Tap Time in the bottom navigation bar. The Time tab includes four tabs for managing time:
Clock — view who is clocked in, clock employees in or out, and add per diem
Entries — create and edit time card entries for individuals or crews
Summary — pay period summary view across your crew
Review — issues, Photo ID flags, Clock questions, and Per Diem (Performance Plan required)
Use the Select project dropdown at the top to filter the Time tab to a specific project. You can also access time cards from within a project via Project Tools > [Project] > Daily Logs > Time Cards.
The Schedule Tab
Tap Schedule in the bottom navigation bar to view your team's upcoming shifts and assignments.
The More Tab
Tap More in the bottom navigation bar to access messages, activity, notifications, settings, and your profile.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
I don't see a project in my list — why?
You must be assigned to a project before it appears in your list. Contact your Account Administrator to be added to the relevant project.
I don't see the Review tab under Time — why?
The Review tab requires the Performance Plan. If your account is not on the Performance Plan, Review will not be visible.
Can I create a project from the mobile app?
Yes. Tap Project tools, then tap Select at the top. Tap the + button in the top right corner of the Select project screen to create a new project.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+
Offline Capability: Yes — Daily Logs and time card entry work offline. Entries sync when connection is restored.
Plan Required: All plans; Review tab requires Performance Plan
Considerations
Time cards can be created from the Time tab (bottom nav) or from Project tools > [Project] > Daily logs > Time cards.
Project Workers only see My Time and Schedule.
The Review tab under Time requires the Performance Plan.
More Questions?
Feel free to email us or call us at +1 866-438-0646. We're always glad to answer your questions!