Daily Time Tracking
A time tracking app for macOS menu bar that works by asking users what they are currently doing, providing a simple question-based approach to time tracking without automatic monitoring.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 16:32
Overview
Daily Time Tracking is a time tracking app that resides in your macOS menu bar and uses a question-based approach to track your time.
How It Works
The app works by asking what you are doing at regular intervals, prompting you to categorize and log your current activity. This manual, prompted approach ensures conscious awareness of time usage without automated surveillance.
Key Features
- Menu Bar Access: Quick access from the macOS menu bar
- Question-Based Tracking: Prompts ask you what you're currently working on
- Manual Logging: User-controlled time entry rather than automatic tracking
- Activity Categorization: Organize time by activity or project
Philosophy
Designed for users who prefer intentional, mindful time tracking over automatic monitoring, encouraging regular reflection on time usage throughout the day.
Benefits
- Increased awareness of time allocation
- No privacy concerns from automatic monitoring
- Simple, distraction-free interface
- Lightweight system resource usage
Platform
Available exclusively for macOS.
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