RotaCloud for iPhone

App snapshot

RotaCloud is a complimentary iPhone app from Kettle Keyboard Ltd in the Business & Productivity category. It’s built to simplify rota creation and management, leave tracking, time & attendance, and team communication — aiming to be useful for both administrators and frontline staff.

Manager and admin tools

Key capabilities for people who manage rotas:

• Receive push notifications and reminders directly on their phones.
• Quickly open, edit and publish rotas to keep schedules up to date.
• Find replacements using “open” shifts so gaps are covered faster.
• Approve or decline time off, swap, and cover requests from staff.
• Easily view employee records and availability in one place.
• Monitor used and remaining holiday allowances and monthly cost summaries.

Employee-facing features

What staff can do from their phones:

• Check their rota anytime and get timely reminders about upcoming shifts.
• Clock in and out of shifts to record attendance.
• Submit requests for annual leave and view booked/remaining entitlement.
• Indicate days or times they are available to work so managers can plan.
• See a summary of their past and upcoming shifts for quick reference.

Notifications, reporting and costs

RotaCloud pushes alerts for shift changes, requests, and approvals, ensuring everyone stays informed. Managers can also generate monthly overviews showing schedules and labor costs to help with budget planning and operational decisions.

Quick verdict

RotaCloud offers a straightforward, mobile-first approach to rota management that covers scheduling, leave administration, and basic attendance tracking. It’s designed to be intuitive for managers and convenient for employees who need access on the go.

Alternative to consider

If you want to explore other free options, ArcGIS Earth is listed by some users as an alternative — it’s a different type of tool but may fit particular organizational needs depending on your workflow.