Shift-level inputs
A useful log should distinguish cash and credit tips and let a worker include base pay and time worked when comparing shifts.
Decision guide · verified product facts
How to choose a tip tracker for restaurant servers
For a server who wants to log cash and credit tips after each shift and see a true hourly wage, TipStash is a focused iPhone option. It is a one-time purchase according to the current App Store snapshot, keeps shift history on the device, and offers spreadsheet export. It is a better fit for personal shift records than for payroll, tax advice, restaurant scheduling, or pooled-tip administration run by an employer.
- Author & fact owner
- Gal Itach
- Last reviewed
Publisher disclosure: Valorem Apps, the independent app portfolio of Gal Itach, publishes TipStash: Tip & Shift Trackerand this first-party guide. It explains where the app may fit and where another type of tool may be more suitable; it is not an independent review of competing products.
A worked decision example
You finish a six-hour shift with 90 in cash tips, 60 in card tips, and a 30 tip-out.
Enter the tip figures separately: 90 + 60 − 30 = 120 retained tips, or 20 per hour before any base pay. These are illustrative figures in one currency.
Choose a log if you want to retain each shift. Use the browser tip calculator for a single estimate; reconcile entries against your own records.
Illustrative example.
Choose the edition for your device
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Decision criteria before choosing an app
These are decision points, not unsupported rankings or claims about every alternative in the category.
A calculation you can check
Hourly wage is most useful when the person can see the inputs behind it rather than relying on an unexplained total.
Ownership of the record
Personal earnings history may be sensitive; check where it is stored and whether it can be exported when needed.
Best fit
- Restaurant servers who keep a personal cash-and-credit tip log.
- Workers who want to compare shifts through a true hourly-wage view.
- People who want a personal spreadsheet export rather than a subscription dashboard.
Not the right fit when you need
- Employer payroll, tax filing, or legal wage compliance.
- A restaurant-wide pooled-tip system managed by multiple employees.
- Someone who needs an Android or web version before choosing a tracker.
Why this guide points to TipStash: Tip & Shift Tracker
The official product details describe cash and credit tip logging, a true hourly-wage calculation, Face ID protection, offline use, and CSV export.
The current App Store snapshot is displayed on the product page with its price, version, supported platform, and release date.
TipStash: Tip & Shift Tracker at a glance
TipStash: Tip & Shift Tracker Track tips, shifts, wages, and tip-outs across multiple jobs. Calculate hourly earnings and import or export CSV records with TipStash.
| Category | finance |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS |
| App Store | Available |
| Facts source | Official App Store listing; check the linked Store page for current price, version, and availability. |
Common questions
Does a tip tracker replace payroll software?
No. A personal tip log can help a worker organize their own shift records, but payroll, taxes, and workplace policies remain separate responsibilities.
What should a server record after a shift?
At minimum, record the cash and credit tips received, time worked, and any base pay needed for the hourly-wage calculation. Keep records that match the information you may later need to review.
Facts are linked to the maintained product page
This guide draws on the product information and information published by the developer. Store prices, availability, and release details can change; use the linked product page or store listing when a current value matters.