About myTime for Target
myTime is Target’s official employee app for managing schedules, shift swaps, and pay information. As a mandatory tool for store staff, it replaces the older Kronos system. While the concept of having work management in a mobile app is reasonable, the execution often falls short of what users might expect from a modern workplace tool. The app feels more like a corporate requirement than a thoughtfully designed resource for daily use.
Features & Highlights
The app offers a standard set of features: schedule viewing, time-off requests, a shift swap board, and access to pay records. The swap board, when functioning properly, can be effective for exchanging shifts with coworkers. Checking punched hours against the schedule is straightforward, which helps users catch discrepancies. A built-in messaging system allows contact with team leads, and some training and benefits information is accessible, though the mobile interface for those sections is cramped and better suited to a desktop computer.
User Experience
The user experience is where the app shows its most significant weaknesses. Loading times can be slow—tapping ‘My Schedule’ may trigger a loading spinner that lasts several seconds. The notification system has notable reliability issues; users may not receive alerts for approved shift swaps or other updates, requiring manual checks of the app. Occasional interface glitches, such as unresponsive send buttons in messaging, can interrupt basic tasks. The overall design feels dated and clunky, lacking the polish of modern mobile applications.
Pricing
The app is free for Target employees and is a mandatory tool for certain work functions. There is no paid version or alternative. While the cost is not a barrier, the app’s limitations mean its value is derived entirely from its necessity rather than its quality. Users may tolerate the slow performance and bugs because it is the only way to manage schedules and swaps remotely.
Updates & Support
Updates have been released through the Play Store, but they have not consistently addressed core performance or notification issues. Support responses, when contacted through the app’s help section, can be slow and may provide generic, copy-pasted replies that do not resolve specific problems. This leaves users without timely assistance for persistent bugs.
