TL;DR: Tip Bucket is a 100% free tip tracking app for service industry workers. Available on iOS and Web, it lets you log tips in seconds, track earnings across multiple jobs, analyze trends over time, and generate reports — all without ads, paywalls, or selling your data.
What Is Tip Bucket?
Tip Bucket is a free mobile and web application designed specifically for people who earn tips. Whether you're a server, bartender, barista, delivery driver, hairstylist, or any other tipped worker, Tip Bucket gives you a fast, simple way to record your daily earnings and understand your income patterns over time.
Originally launched in 2011 on the App Store, Tip Bucket was rebuilt from the ground up in 2026 with a modern tech stack, new features, and a web version so you can access your data from any device.
Key Features
- Fast Tip Logging — Enter your tips in seconds after each shift. Record cash tips, credit card tips, tip outs, sales, covers, and mileage.
- Multiple Jobs — Track tips from as many jobs as you need, each with their own pay rates, schedules, and default settings.
- Custom Pay Periods — Set your pay period start day and frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly) per job.
- Shift Tags — Add custom tags like "patio," "holiday," or "CES" to categorize shifts and filter your analytics.
- Earnings Analytics — View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly breakdowns. See trending charts, bi-weekly comparisons, and quarterly performance.
- Reports & Exports — Generate reports by date range and job. Export your data for tax preparation.
- Cloud Sync — Your data is encrypted and backed up daily. Access it from your iPhone or any web browser.
- Dark Mode — Full dark mode support that looks great and saves battery on OLED screens.
How Much Does Tip Bucket Cost?
Tip Bucket is completely free. There are no subscription tiers, no feature locks, no ads, and no data selling. Every feature is available to every user at no cost. The app includes an optional "Tip Jar" for users who want to support development, but it unlocks nothing — everything is already unlocked.
What Platforms Is Tip Bucket Available On?
- iOS — Download from the App Store
- Web — Use at tipbucket.aka0.net from any browser
- Android — Coming soon
Who Is Tip Bucket For?
Tip Bucket is built for anyone in the service industry who earns tips:
- Restaurant servers and waitstaff
- Bartenders and barbacks
- Cocktail waitresses
- Delivery drivers (pizza, DoorDash, UberEats)
- Hairstylists and barbers
- Valets, bellhops, and hotel staff
- Babysitters and nannies
- Anyone who receives tips as part of their income
How to Get Started
- Create a free account at tipbucket.aka0.net or download the iOS app
- Add your job(s) with your pay rate, schedule, and preferences
- Log your tips after each shift — it takes about 10 seconds
- Check your analytics to see trends, compare periods, and identify your best-earning shifts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tip Bucket really free?
Yes. Tip Bucket is 100% free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no feature restrictions. Every user gets access to every feature.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell, share, or monetize your personal information. See our privacy policy for details.
Can I use Tip Bucket for multiple jobs?
Yes. You can add as many jobs as you need, each with their own pay rates, schedules, and tracking preferences. Your dashboard aggregates everything into a single view, or you can filter by job.
Does Tip Bucket work for delivery drivers?
Yes. Tip Bucket includes mileage tracking, which is especially useful for delivery drivers who need to track both tips and miles driven for tax deductions.
How is Tip Bucket different from a spreadsheet?
Spreadsheets can track numbers, but they don't give you automatic analytics, trend charts, pay period comparisons, or mobile-first data entry. Tip Bucket is purpose-built for tip tracking with features that would take hours to replicate in a spreadsheet.
About Tip Bucket
Tip Bucket is a free tip tracking app built by aka0 Labs for the service industry. Available on iOS and Web, it helps servers, bartenders, delivery drivers, and other tipped workers log earnings, analyze trends, and take control of their income. Learn more in our FAQ or read the blog for tips and guides.