MyCase Mobile App: Features, Cost, and Why It Matters for Attorneys Who Bill Away from the Office
The MyCase mobile app is included in all plans at no extra cost. The key feature is a start/stop billing timer you can run during court appearances, client meetings, and depositions -- capturing time you would otherwise reconstruct (and undercount) later.
Mobile App Features by Use Case
Billable Time Capture
Start a timer when you walk into the courthouse, client meeting, or deposition. Stop it when you leave. The timer syncs to your MyCase billing automatically. This eliminates time reconstruction at end of day, which is the primary cause of billable time leakage for most attorneys.
Client Portal Messaging
Respond to client portal messages from your phone. Clients who message through the portal typically expect same-day responses. With mobile access, you can respond between court appearances without returning to the office.
Calendar and Deadlines
Court dates, filing deadlines, client appointments, and statute of limitations dates in one mobile calendar. Syncs with your Google or Outlook calendar. Push notifications for upcoming deadlines.
Document Access
Access case documents from your phone at the courthouse or client office. Download documents for offline review. No more emailing files to yourself.
Invoice Approval and Send
Review and send invoices from mobile. Approve time entries. Process billing at month-end from anywhere.
Mobile Timer ROI Calculation
Attorneys who work away from the office lose an average of 1-2 hours per week in unbilled mobile time according to ABA technology survey data. Time that was spent but not captured because there was no way to track it.
| Hourly Rate | Lost Time (1 hr/week) | Lost Time (2 hrs/week) | Annual Lost Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150/hr | $600/mo | $1200/mo | $7,800 - 15,600 |
| $200/hr | $800/mo | $1600/mo | $10,400 - 20,800 |
| $250/hr | $1000/mo | $2000/mo | $13,000 - 26,000 |
| $300/hr | $1200/mo | $2400/mo | $15,600 - 31,200 |
| $350/hr | $1400/mo | $2800/mo | $18,200 - 36,400 |
An attorney billing $200/hr who recovers even 30 minutes per week of previously uncaptured mobile time recovers $3,200/year. The entire MyCase Basic annual subscription ($468/year) pays for itself from mobile timer recoveries alone.
MyCase Mobile vs Clio Mobile vs PracticePanther Mobile
| Feature | MyCase | Clio | PracticePanther |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Android app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extra cost | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Start/stop timers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Client portal messaging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Document access | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Invoice send from mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline time entry | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| App store rating (approx.) | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
App store ratings are approximate based on G2/Capterra user reviews as of early 2026. Ratings change over time.
Mobile App FAQ
Is the MyCase mobile app free?
Yes. The MyCase mobile app is included with all plan tiers (Basic, Pro, Advanced) at no extra cost. There is no per-device fee, mobile access surcharge, or separate mobile subscription. Both iOS and Android versions are available free from the App Store and Google Play. You can install the app on multiple devices (phone and tablet) under a single user account.
Does the MyCase mobile app work offline?
Limited offline functionality is available. Time entries and notes can be created offline and will sync when connectivity is restored. Full document access, client portal messaging, real-time calendar sync, and invoicing require an active internet connection. For court appearances in areas with poor coverage, download documents for offline access before you leave the office.
Can I add time entries on mobile without starting a timer?
Yes. The mobile app supports both timer-based (start/stop) and manual time entry. You can log a time entry for any past time by selecting the matter and entering the duration manually. Manual entry is useful when you forgot to start a timer, but timer-based entry is recommended for accuracy -- attorneys consistently underestimate time when reconstructing entries manually.
Is the client portal accessible from the mobile app?
Yes. Attorneys can access and respond to client portal messages from the MyCase mobile app. This includes reading messages from clients, sending replies, sharing documents, and viewing client-submitted intake forms (Pro tier). Clients access their portal through a separate client-facing interface or web browser, not through the attorney's MyCase app. Both iOS and Android are fully supported.