Sectograph
Visual time planner that displays your day as a circular timeline mapped onto a 12- or 24-hour clock face, making time blocking, event durations, and free time gaps immediately visible at a glance.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 15:28
Overview
Sectograph is a unique visual time management tool that displays your day as a circular planner — like a 12- or 24-hour clock face — with calendar events mapped onto it. This innovative approach makes time blocking, time management, and developing a clearer sense of time much more intuitive.
Visual Design Philosophy
Circular Timeline
Sectograph transforms your daily schedule into a circular, clock-based view where:
- Each sector width matches the event duration (creating a true pie-chart schedule)
- You can see gaps and free time between events at a glance
- The time from "now" to the next event is immediately visible
- Events are color-coded for easy categorization
Time Blocking Made Visual
Unlike traditional linear calendars, Sectograph's circular approach helps users:
- Understand time proportions visually
- Identify scheduling conflicts quickly
- Balance their day more effectively
- Combat "time blindness" (particularly helpful for ADHD)
Key Features
Calendar Integration
- Works with existing calendars on the device
- Lightweight and privacy-friendly
- Syncs with local calendars, Google Calendar, and other calendar apps
- No account required - uses your existing calendar data
Automatic Calculations
Sectograph automatically calculates:
- Upcoming events
- Time blocks and durations
- Gaps between events
- Remaining time until next activity
Multiple Use Cases
- Day planning: Daily schedule visualization
- Time blocking: Deep work, meetings, breaks
- Shift scheduling: Work schedules
- Student schedules: Class timetables
- Travel planning: Itineraries
- Pomodoro planning: Visual timer integration
Platform Availability
Mobile Apps
- Android: Available on Google Play
- iPhone: Available on App Store ($2.99)
- Smartwatch support: Available for compatible devices
Widgets
- Home screen widgets for both Android and iOS
- Lock screen widgets
- Smartwatch complications
Popularity & User Base
- Downloaded 6.9 million times
- Highly rated by users with time management challenges
- Particularly popular among people with ADHD
User Reviews & Testimonials
ADHD & Time Blindness
"Perfect for people with ADHD time blindness" - Many users report that the visual, circular format helps them better understand time passage and duration.
Long-Awaited Solution
Users frequently mention: "After looking literally years for an app to visualize time this way, I'd basically given up" - indicating Sectograph fills a unique need in the market.
Pricing
- Android: Free with premium features available
- iOS: $2.99 one-time purchase
- No subscription fees
- Premium features may include additional customization options
Why It Works
The circular visualization aligns with how humans naturally perceive time (clock faces), making it:
- More intuitive than linear lists
- Easier to gauge proportions and balance
- Better for visual learners
- More effective at preventing over-scheduling
Ideal For
- People with ADHD or time blindness
- Visual learners
- Anyone who struggles with traditional calendar apps
- Professionals practicing time blocking
- Students managing class schedules
- Shift workers
- People seeking better work-life balance visualization
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