Overview

Timing's Screen Time Data Import is a groundbreaking feature that allows users to import their mobile app usage from Apple's Screen Time feature, making it the only third-party solution capable of accessing and visualizing this data alongside desktop activity.

Key Innovation

Cross-Device Tracking

Timing can import mobile app usage from Screen Time, giving you a complete picture of all your work — regardless of which device you used.

Unique Capability

Timing is the only third-party solution for viewing Screen Time data in this way, as Apple typically restricts this information to their own Screen Time interface.

How It Works

Data Integration

Screen Time Access: Timing connects to your Apple Screen Time data
Mobile Activity Import: iPhone and iPad app usage is imported
Cross-Device Merging: Mobile activities appear alongside Mac desktop tracking
Unified Timeline: Complete work day visible in one place

Device Coverage

MacBook and iMac desktop activity (native tracking)
iPhone app usage (via Screen Time import)
iPad app usage (via Screen Time import)
Seamless integration across all Apple devices

Benefits

Complete Work Picture

Many professionals use multiple devices:

Email on phone during commute
Document review on iPad
Development work on Mac
Communication across all devices

Timing captures it all.

Mobile Work Recognition

Modern work happens on mobile devices:

Slack messages
Email responses
Document edits
Meeting participation
Client communication

Without mobile tracking, significant work goes unrecorded.

Accurate Billing

For billable work:

Capture all client communication
Track mobile research time
Document travel work on iPad
Bill for every productive minute

Technical Implementation

Privacy-First Approach

Timing maintains its privacy-first philosophy:

Data stays on your Mac
Screen Time import is optional
User controls what's included
No cloud sync required

Integration Process

Users can:

Enable Screen Time import in settings
Choose which devices to include
Filter mobile apps (work vs personal)
Set import frequency
Review before accepting mobile time

Use Cases

Hybrid Workers

Track office Mac work and home iPad use
Capture commute phone work
Document complete workday
Improve time estimation

Consultants

Bill for mobile client communication
Track research on any device
Document travel work time
Comprehensive project time

Freelancers

Capture quick edits on phone
Track mobile client meetings
Document full project involvement
Prevent revenue leakage

Competitive Advantage

No other time tracking tool offers:

Direct Screen Time integration
Third-party access to this Apple data
Seamless Mac/iOS/iPadOS tracking
Unified cross-device timeline

macOS Integration

Native Mac App

Timing is built specifically for macOS:

Native performance
Deep system integration
Menu bar presence
Automatic tracking
Background operation

System Requirements

macOS with Screen Time enabled
iOS/iPadOS devices with Screen Time
Same Apple ID across devices
Timing for Mac installed

Pricing

Included with Timing subscription, no additional cost for Screen Time import feature.

Target Users

Mac users who work across multiple Apple devices, consultants and freelancers billing for mobile work, remote workers using varied devices, and anyone seeking complete cross-device time accountability.

Screen Time Data Import (Timing App)